0fr. open free and ready (Jeju Edition)

Size : 170 x 230 mm

softcover, 126 pages

color, black and white

published by 0fr.

In the summer of 2024, Alex, the founder and owner of 0fr. Paris, embarked on a journey to Jeju Island, South Korea, with nothing but a camera, film, and a notebook. This trip was a testament to his philosophy of "open free and ready," a motto he's championed since 1996, embodying the practical approach of "don't wait for preparation to be complete; dive in now."

From pop-ups to concerts, dinners to workshops, and book talks, Alex's life's work is glimpsed through the scenes of tidal farms, the sea, and a persimmon dyeing garden, all revealed by the people he connected with locally. Conversations with friends and colleagues, the history of his self-published works, past happenings, and the very identity of 0fr. are all recorded.

For them, work and travel hold the same meaning, enriching their lives through enjoyment. They seamlessly integrate travel into work and work into travel, flexibly applying it to their lives. Respecting their own time and transforming those experiences into better exhibitions and books is the method of 0fr. Paris.

※Please note that this product was brought in by hand, so please understand its condition in advance.

0fr. Paris

"0fr." is a long-established bookstore located in the North Marais district of Paris, France's 3rd arrondissement. The name "0fr." embodies the meaning of "open, free, and ready." Since 1996, Alexandre Thumerelle (the brother) and Marie (the sister) have managed the store and directed artists. Before opening 0fr. in the Marais, a hub of Parisian trends, they had already opened 200 bookstores and art galleries worldwide. Many people from all over the world visit 0fr. Paris, drawn by the stacks of books and the store's unique aroma.