Material World: What I Bought Today

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Swap Coordinator:	inkysquid (contact)
Swap categories:	Miscellaneous Letters & Writing Photography
Number of people in swap:	6
Location:	Other
Type:	None
Last day to signup/drop:	September 30, 2007
Date items must be sent by:	October 15, 2007
Number of swap partners:	2
Description:
This swap is a follow-up to the Hungry Planet swap that recently took place. This one's based on another of Peter Menzel's books: Material World. The author traveled around the world, photographing families with all their worldly possessions spread out in one large portrait. The differences in the families' belongings was stark: from a few pots, to a deluxe home filled with all the latest appliances. You can read more about the book in this PBS story. In this swap, we'll each create our own miniature "Material World" portrait. Of course, it's not feasible to take a photo of everything we own...but we can photograph every item we purchase in one day. Include everything from one particular date...food, clothes, a car...anything! Include it all in one big portrait if you can, but if not take individual photos. Print the photos (on glossy paper if you have it), and on the back of each include some information about the associated item. Was it something you buy often? What country was it made in? How much did it cost? How many of these do you already have? The Hungry Planet swap was a lot of fun, and I hope you all enjoy this one too! This is an international swap. If you don't have a feedback score yet, please email before signing up.

Discussion

FarStarr 09/ 1/2007 #

Well, Ms. Squid, I can already tell that I'm going to have the same problem I had with the hungry planet swap....I keep forgetting to take pictures! ...must...consume...more...:)

inkysquid 09/ 5/2007 #

haha...i'm having the same problem! oh well, we have nearly a month to go :D

inkysquid 09/ 9/2007 #

Here's a guy who did his own "Material World" photo, except he photographed only his technology: http://waderoush.typepad.com/twr/2005/04/mydigitalworl.html#more

inkysquid 09/ 9/2007 #

i have extended the deadline for the swap...hope this is ok with everyone!

FarStarr 09/ 9/2007 #

I actually took my photos! Maybe I'll try and add another day of purchases or just take some pictures of my "stuff"...

hoosiergirl 09/10/2007 #

Wow, great idea - still pondering whether I'm going to sign up - but would encourage everyone to check out the book that was referenced. I've owned "Material World" for several years - got it to try to teach my kids to be more globally minded - and have shared it with many others. GREAT book - and great swap idea :0)

inkysquid 09/15/2007 #

i had fun laying everything out and taking my photos. i'm keeping the packaging from the things i bought so that i can make a little book to contain the photos and other items.

inkysquid 09/15/2007 #

hmm...here's an idea for yet another swap!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kerismith/401372667/

what i consumed today image

hyperoma 09/17/2007 #

Sounds like fun! Count me in :)

To my partner: Please DON'T print on glossy paper. Pet peeve :P

PostMuse 09/23/2007 #

I have to drop out :-( My camera is not working. Something went wrong when it was shipped back to me after leaving it in another state. I don't like the disposable cameras at all (used one for the What I Ate swap because my camera hadn't gotten back to me then) and I can't splurge on a new camera right now.

inkysquid 09/23/2007 #

oh no! you will be missed!

memtree 10/ 3/2007 #

thanks for posting the picture inky squid! looks good! i'd be up for it too! :)

FarStarr 10/13/2007 #

Letters and pic are on their way to memtree and andenchanting. I had fun with this one too, Thanks, Inkysquid!

spoonergregory 10/14/2007 #

FarStarr and andenchanting - your picture and letter will be on their way from the UK tomorrow morning! It normally takes about a week...

memtree 10/15/2007 #

thanks FarStarr, look forward to receiving it :)

inkysquid 10/16/2007 #

thanks for participating everyone!!!

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