BORIS by Ebru Yıldız
Special Edition includes the What Remains bookplate designed by David V. D’Andrea and silkscreened by Kayrock Screenprinting on the inside back cover in silver ink + signed and numbered by the photographer + wax seal.
BORIS
Ebru Yıldız
ISBN: 979-8-9994891-0-4
8x10"
Softcover with foil stamping on front and back
Singer-sewn binding with red thread
80 pages, 71 duotone plates
Edited and sequenced by Ebru Yıldız
Cover design and book layout by Ebru Yıldız
Printed in Italy
1st Edition, 450 copies
400 Standard Edition copies
50 Special Edition copies with What Remains bookplate designed by David V. D’Andrea and silkscreened by Kayrock Screenprinting on the inside back cover in silver ink + signed and numbered by the photographer + wax seal.
BORIS by Ebru Yıldız features the Japanese band Boris in collaboration with photographer Ebru Yıldız.
In 2024 Boris set out on a North American tour called “Amplifier Worship Service,” performing their monolithic album Amplifier Worship (1998) in full each night. Having worked with Boris in the creation of press images surrounding the release of their collaborative album with Uniform (Bright New Disease, 2023), photographer Ebru Yıldız connected with the band for a few days during the northeast leg of the tour to photograph the shows, make portraits of the band and document the in-between moments on tour.
The world that Boris creates to present their inimitable music is holistic: styling, clothing, stage design, lighting, are all deeply considered and thoughtfully presented to communicate not just music, but an all-consuming world. The resulting photographs in BORIS are representative of Yıldız’s distinctive style, blurring the lines between portraiture and documentation and reflecting the quiet dedication of the members of the band as they present their singular and powerful music. Yıldız creates images that represent the gentleness of each band member in the quieter moments, contrasted with the ferocity and enormity of the music they create on stage.
BORIS marks a continuation of Yıldız’s Phosphene zine series in which she presents a long-form photographic essay with each issue. Self-published by Yıldız since 2018, What Remains is thrilled to continue this series in an elevated format.
BORIS is offered in two variants: a standard edition of 450 and a special edition of 50 which includes the What Remains bookplate designed by David V. D’Andrea and silkscreened by Kayrock Screenprinting on the inside back cover in silver ink + signed and numbered by the photographer + wax seal.
About Boris
Boris are monsters in the world of heavy music. Since their full-length debut of Absolutego (1996) they have released a staggering 20+ studio albums along with a huge variety of live albums, collaborations, compilations, singles and EPS - all different and all unmistakably Boris.
About Ebru Yıldız
A New York-based portrait photographer originally from Turkey, Ebru Yıldız has built a successful career spanning over 15 years. She is known for her distinctive portrait style, which reveals the vulnerability and emotional depth of her subjects. Yıldız views each photoshoot as a collaborative effort and has gained particular recognition within the music industry, working with many notable and culturally significant artists.