The 3rd edition1 of the International aphorism, Story, Cartoon/Caricature and Comic
Contest “Maxminusijada & Satirical stage” is organized by the MaxMinus magazine
for cultural purposes, to attest the worthy creative contents of thought and the satirical writing
as well as cartoon&comic art which contribute in no mean way to the development of
attentive, innovative, pluralistic and open-minded social relationship in regards satire as
alternative to insanity.
Official WWW site: http://www.maxminus.com/sarajevo-1914_2014.html
Regulations
1) The contest is open to all professional and amateur satire writers (satirics), cartoonists and
caricaturists. Submission is in the Bosnian and/or Croatian and/or Serbian and/or Slovenian
and/or Macedonian and/or in English for each section.The contest is articulated in 4 sections
(Aphorism, Story, Cartoon&Caricature, Comic) .
2) Theme: "Sarajevo 1914-2014...100 years of hell, or?”. Are we are really living in better
world after 1914, or? Does past 100 years proved good way of living, or?
Sections: A) Aphorism | B) Story | C) Caricature&Cartoon | D) Comic It’s possible to
participate in all the sections.
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3) Entries: max. 3 works per each section. The works must be original and accompanied
by the author's photo or caricature, entry form and biography. Each work should bear the
signature or mark of the author and name, surname, address, phone number and other data on
the back.
The authors have to indicate the section for each work.
4) Size: A4 (21 x 29,7 cm) for cartoon/caricature and size of 1 - 4 panels for Comic
(recommended A3 or A4 format)
5) For cartoon/caricature and comic section - Technique:
Free. Common graphic and digital prints will be accepted but only if signed by the author.
Copies of ink and pencil drawings are not applicable.
The works for all sections sent in digital form, by email or informatic devices, will not be
considered for the awarding of prizes of The Grand Prix "MaxMinus"; the works will be taken
into consideration only for the publishing in the special (one) issue of MaxMinus magazine. For
story section no limited number of words per story.
6) Deadline: May 28th, 2014 (the post-mark will be proof).
7) Prizes: The MaxMinus Jury will award the following prizes: Grand Prix "MaxMinus" for the best work
among the section -
a) Aphorism – E-book for the author (ISBN included), diploma, special
WWW site for the author and special online edition/issue of MaxMinus Magazine whole
dedicated to the work of author until the end of 2014.;
b) Story - E-book for the author (ISBN included), diploma, special WWW
site for the author and special online edition/issue of MaxMinus magazine
whole dedicated to the work of author until the end of 2014.;
c) Caricature/Cartoon – Online Caricature/Cartoon book for the author (ISBN included),
diploma, special WWW site for the author and special online edition/issue of MaxMinus
magazine whole dedicated to the work of author until the end of 2014.;
d) Comic – Online comic book in given format for the author (ISBN included), diploma, special
WWW site for the author and special online edition/issue of MaxMinus Magazine whole
dedicated to the work of authoruntil the end of 2014.;
It will be given as award only 1st prize, but...will be Special Mentions for each section
(Aphorism, Story, Caricature/Cartoon, Comic) – diploma
8) Exhibition/Presentation of the all section awarded and participating works:
28.6.2014. – 05.7.2014., in Sarajevo (the place is hidden until one month prior to Exhibition/
Presentation).
Opening ceremony: Saturday 28.6.2014., at 11:00 AM All authors are attending the opening
ceremony on their own risk/happiness.
9) Catalogue: Each winner (per section) author will receive a copy (all sections included)
10) Property:
The Organizer reserve the rights to reproduce the aphorisms, stories, cartoons/caricature and
comics in catalogue, magazine, or posters to promote the Contest and to exhibit a selection of
works in other locations in Bosnia and Herzegovina and other countries. None of works will be
returned but will be included in the "MaxMinus Collection".
By submitting the works, the author accepts the rules and regulations of the Contest and the
decisions of the Jury.
The works should be sent to:
Sabahudin Hadzialic
Editor in chief of MaxMinus magazine
Grbavicka 32
71000 Sarajevo and/or (preferable)
Dr. Wagner 18/II , 70230 Bugojno
Bosnia and Herzegovina
For further information
Phone + 387 63 111 052
E-mail: maxminus@yahoo.com
WWW: http://www.maxminus.com/sarajevo-1914_2014.htm