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On Slaughter

On Slaughter

Klara Hobza

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Softcover, perfect binding, duotone, 10.5 × 14.6 cm, 128 pages
Language: English, Edition: 750 copies, design: Astrid Seme, 2024
Writers: Till Krause

In “On Slaugther”, artist Klara Hobza uses scientific drawings to accompany Markus, a dropout in the forests of Sweden as he slaughters a sheep. The best impression of the book is undoubtedly gained by quoting the table of contents: Bench; Knives; Sharpening; Whisk; Before we start; The killing; The skinning; The organs; Usage of intestines; The Slaughter will be finished now; Glue; Meat; …

“Every time I slaughter, I think it’s something, hmm ... it’s something ... it’s a feeling. The part where I feel nervous to kill the animal or some- thing, that has long ago gone away ... in a way. But I think the whole act in itself, with the taking off the skin and opening the body and seeing all this inside and ... I think the whole act – as a whole – is kind of beau- tiful, in a strange way.” – Markus
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About — Mark Pezinger Books is a Vienna-based publishing house specializing in artists' books. Established in 2010, it is managed by graphic designer Astrid Seme and artist Thomas Geiger.

Under the design leadership of graphic designer Astrid Seme and the editorial guidance of artist Thomas Geiger, our collaborations thrive on the synergy between artists, designers, editors/publishers, and institutions. At the core of our work is a dedication to experimental approaches that transform ideas into tangible publications.