{"product_id":"meantime-4-bad-stories","title":"Meantime #4: Bad Stories","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeantime #4: Bad Stories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat happens when we look at a city through its less than perfect moments?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fourth issue of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeantime\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e revisits Singapore's past through stories of mischief, vice, and lives lived outside the lines. From motorcycle gangs and lottery sellers to lost liquor, unconventional family histories, and encounters with urban wildlife, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBad Stories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e uncovers the curious, overlooked, and unexpected sides of a city known for its order and discipline.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoving beyond conventional historical narratives, the publication brings together photography and personal stories to explore the people, subcultures, and peculiar episodes that have shaped Singapore's social landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe physical book carries the spirit of its subject. A deep die cut slices through the cover, while neon-green printing, foil details, and a risograph insert introduce unexpected elements throughout the publication. Its unconventional form makes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBad Stories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as much an exploration of print and design as it is a collection of stories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong the most well-regarded names in Singapore's zine community, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeantime\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is “best known for its shape-shifting,” as described by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Straits Times\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Each issue pushes the boundaries of independent publishing, bringing together distinctive storytelling and inventive print design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/meantime.zine\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMeantime\u003c\/a\u003e, this issue invites readers to reconsider what makes a story worth telling, especially the ones that fall outside the usual narrative.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeantime is an independent magazine that documents Singapore's past through personal stories. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e+++\u003cbr\u003eLanguage: English\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Softcover | 160 pages\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 176 x 250mm | 324g\u003cbr\u003ePublication Year: 2023\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-629-98209-9-4\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meantime","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50672678731938,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"MYR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/8521\/files\/MeantimeIssue401.png?v=1792507663","url":"https:\/\/zontiga.com\/products\/meantime-4-bad-stories","provider":"Zontiga","version":"1.0","type":"link"}