April 28, 2004: Volume TWO, ISSUE 17


ZUMA's Big Exclusive Sparks Debate Worldwide


April 28, 2004 - San Clemente, CA - Over the past week, TAMI SILICIO's picture of flag-draped coffins of U.S. soldiers being loaded into a plane out of Kuwait touched Americans' hearts and souls in many different ways. Being the exclusive agent for what has come to be known as the "coffins photo" has put ZUMA Press on the receiving end of feedback from all sides of the political spectrum. We've had letters and emails from pro and anti-war activists, Bush administration loyalists and freedom-of-press advocates.

"We are proud to represent an image that shows the truth with no agenda! This image has become the center of so many emotionally charged discussions. I believe it is healthy for our society to question censorship vs. privacy issues," said Scott Mc Kiernan, director and founder of ZUMA Press. "It's not often that one image can spark such a breadth of debate. As Silicio's agent, we are representing her wishes to protect its copyright and doing everything in our power to ensure her image gets as much play as possible. As I said before, this is an important image, and the public deserves to see it--no matter what conclusions they draw from it," he says.

All said and done, the image ran around the world from China to Finland to Chile. It was licensed to TIME Magazine (running almost doubletruck style across two pages, see pages 28-29 of the 5/3/04 issue TIME Magazine) and to over 30 major dailies around the globe, many of which published it on page A1.

In addition to media requests for the picture, ZUMA has had an unexpected demand for prints of the image from the general public. As such, we have made it available for online print orders at a modest price--go to ZUMA Press' front page for the link. Proceeds from the print sales are going to a charity for combat soldiers families.

For more information on licensing the "coffins photo" or any other ZUMA Press exclusive, please contact Ruaridh Stewart, ZUMA's picture desk manager at 949.481.3747.



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ZUMA Press is pleased to announce the appointment of industry veteran MICHAEL VOHMANN to the newly created position of New York bureau chief. Vohmann has held a number of executive positions during the past 30 years. He was picture editor at the London Daily Mirror, night editor at the London Daily Mail, European editor for American Media and a consultant with the U.K.'s Sunday Times Magazine and Hello! Magazine. Vohmann also spent a number of years running his own news and feature photo agencies, Vista in London and Euronews in Paris.

"Michael brings an extensive network of industry contacts and know-how in a variety of capacities. ZUMA is lucky to have him, and he will bring great added value to our sales and assignment teams from day one. Mike is a killer addition to an already formidable staff!" said Mc Kiernan.

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ZUMA Talent Showcased in PDN

Congratulations to ZUMA Press lifestyle and fashion shooter MARK LEIBOWITZ for a great write-up in Photo District News (see April 2004 issue, pages 26-35). PDN did a story on photographers that have successfully redesigned their portfolio and marketing materials through the help of professional design consultants.

Since undergoing the stylish revamp of his portfolio, Leibowitz has scored assignments with Glamour, Teen Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Santa Barbara Magazine, B Magazine and Drill. Nice work Mark! To read more about his makeover, click here.






Despite the negative publicity surrounding the neck-breaking sucker punch of Vancouver Canuck Todd Bertuzzi on Colorado Avalanche forward Steve Moore, NHL action appears as rough as ever!

Check out the beating Toronto Maple Leafs player DARCY TUCKER endured during a game against the Ottawa Senators. Most would say the bruises were worth it as the Leafs won the game 2-0.


The action continued this week in the Western Conference semifinals as the Calgary Flames beat the Detroit Red Wings 2-1. Above, Red Wing MATHIEU SCHNEIDER checks Calgary Flame OLEG SAPRYKIN; Red Wing CHRIS CHELIOS slams Flame JEROME IGINLA; Red Wing KIRK MALTBY takes out Flame CHUCK KOBASEW.

Keep checking in with ZUMA Press for more hot NHL coverage!


Click here to view the full story.


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Fundraiser this Weekend

As a lifetime member of the Laguna Beach Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation, ZUMA Press is proud to publicize the following benefit concert that is sure to be a hit!

Enjoy live music at the Ocean Avenue Brewery (also home of BIG Gallery, where our Dirty Divas is on exhibit until June 1), while supporting San Clemente High School Surfrider Club's ocean water-testing program.

Date: May 2, 2004
Time: 3 p.m.-8 p.m.
Venue: Ocean Avenue Brewery, 237 Ocean Ave. San Clemente, CA

For more information, click here.

About ZUMA Press, Inc.

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ZUMA Press is headquartered in San Clemente, California, with additional offices in New York, Los Angeles, London and elsewhere around the world. For more information about ZUMA, please visit our corporate Website at www.ZUMApress.com or call 949.481.3747.

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