Nicholas Kalikow, an art enthusiast and collector, sits with Paris Chong for a conversation about his new comic book and graphic novel publishing company, The Lab Press. Nicholas shares that he wants to expand into art books focused on illustrators. The conversation then shifts to Nicholas's background in art history and his journey from filmmaking to the publishing world. He discusses the challenges of independent filmmaking and how the industry has changed.
Nicholas opens up about his passion for photography, sparked by a chance encounter with renowned automotive photographer Ted Gushue. He details his love for Leica cameras and how he got into car photography. The discussion also touches on Nicholas's other interests, including cars, watches, and shoes.
Paris and Nicholas share a lighthearted moment discussing their celebrity crushes and preferences. They also delve into a thought-provoking conversation about cosmetic surgery and Michael Jackson's possible motivations for his numerous procedures. The interview concludes with Paris expressing her admiration for Nicholas's work and her desire to feature him at Leica Gallery LA in the future.
Episode Timestamps
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:00:36) Nicholas Kalikow
(00:01:23) Publishing
(00:03:07) Filmaker For A Long Time
(00:09:38) Comic Book Graphic Novel
(00:13:21) A Little Blip About Food
(00:14:21) Music & Crushes
(00:17:56) Plastic Surgery Opinions
(00:25:20) A Weird Theory About Micheal Jackson
(00:29:17) Photography by Nicholas
(00:34:27) Painting Talk
(00:38:13) Congrats To Paris
(00:43:10) How To Find More About Nicholas Kalikow
Links to Nicholas Kalikow
- Link to Nicholas' Lab Press Website
- Link to Nicholas' Instagram
- Link to Nicholas' IMDb.com
- Link to Nicholas' LinkedIn
Links to Articles
- Profile in LFI- Link
- Interview with Bret Curry - Leica Camera Blog
🎵 Music by Andrew Raiher https://andrewraiher.com/
📸 Shot & Edited at Visible Audio Studios https://www.visibleaudiostudios.com
