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What a wonderful project! Creating a zine can be a good reason to finally print all the beautiful photos you've taken but never printed

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That is definitely one good reason!

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Not only Wim Wenders... Your zine "A Re-Collection of Birds" is unique Susanne.

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Thanks so much. This is really kind of you!

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I didn’t know that the legendary Wim Wenders has created this literary - artwork. Thanks for your nice “reminder”. The German edition in your collection is a treasure. Now, it’s time for me to revisit today fascinating and moving “Wings of Desire” (“Der Himmel über Berlin”).

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I still have this on my watchlist. Thank you too for the reminder! 🙃

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I’m impressed by the cinematography in “Der Himmel über Berlin” (Henri Alekan). Possibly as an inspiration for one of your forthcoming essays…

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I love this so much Susanne! What a beautiful zine! It seems we share a love of animals, particularly dogs and birds. The project is just amazing!

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Thank you. Happy to hear you like it. I like to make those little projects for myself because I learn something from them or get inspiration for other projects from it.

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I love this so much for many reasons. I have wanted to create a zine for so long and still haven't. You keep inspiring me, so hopefully I will go with the inspiration you provide. I love also the handwritten notes. It's much more personal and creates connection.

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Thank you for your kind feedback. I hope you will find the time to make your own zine. I am sure it will be amazing!

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Such a beautiful project Susanne. I love the personal nature of the zine and the way you have put it together - it's really inspiring.

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Thank you for your kind feedback! I find it important not to just make zines or books for commercial reasons, but purely with the intention of making something.

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Great project. Looks do-able and satisfying. Thanks for sharing!

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Thank you for looking. Happy you like it!

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Really like how you combined all these photos and text into a tangible little zine. Inspiring!

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Happy you like the zine!

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Looks amazing Susanne, congratulations!

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Thanks so much, Xavi!

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Hello Susanne, What a beautiful concept and so simple. Thank you for the idea, I may borrow it for my for a personal zine concept I wish to test out. Do keep exploring this kind of concept. Best wishes, Phillip.

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Thank you, Phillip. I will definitely keep exploring! Glad you found some inspiration here!

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Really like this idea for a project! Low costs up-front with high rewards in the finished product. Would make great personalized gifts as well!

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Thank you, Moses! Good thinking with the gift idea!

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Such a feel good video. I used Chatbooks from my days on Instagram, I still have them decorating my tables like artwork and adore them. You have beautiful captures and need to keep going, your eye's view is within my heart.

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Thank you so much for your kind words, CJ! So good to hear you still enjoy your little books. And it shows it doesn‘t matter how they are made, they can bring joy in many ways.

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What a great project Susanne, the little nest in the lamp is beautiful 😍

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Thank you, Ross! Birds are so creative when it comes to building their nests. It is quite amazing!

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Lovely post. Thank you. I love birds. I don't have your talent, but birds inspire me a lot to write. My yesterday post was about birds. https://open.substack.com/pub/rolandoandrade/p/walking-birds-and-writing?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=20ov80

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Thank you, Rolando! I will check out your post!

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Beautiful, Susanne! Glad to see your pup made an appearance, too.

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Ha! Of course! 😉

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Thank you Suzanne. Your approach to creating things is so inspiring.

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Thank so much, James! Happy you think so. Sometimes I am surprised where inspiration comes from.

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