PREORDER MEANTIME #5
Preorders open from 14 July to 28 July.
To preorder:
Fill up and submit the Preorder Form below
Scan the QR code and make payment via PayNow – S$35/copy
Key in the last 4 digits of your phone number (e.g. 0804) in the Reference/Comments section of your PayNow transaction, so we can keep track of your payment
If you reside overseas and would like to preorder, drop us an email at hello@meantime.sg.
Read the FAQs below for more info!
Preorder Form
A cover with cracks
Broken heart, broken book. The publication comes with its corners chipped off by hand. Please handle with care.
Gilded in gold
With a hot foil stamping finishing, a la kintsugi, the gold glints when it catches the light. A crack is imperfection, but that’s how the light gets in.
A thing to touch
Uncover a risograph insert, and pages saturated in a special Pantone neon. It’s a complex colour – not quite peach, not quite red, not quite forgettable.
STORIES
STORIES
STORIES
BREAKUP
BREAKUP
BREAKUP
In this 120-pages issue:
Lovers reveal symbolic objects from their exes
A guide to sending insult bouquets
Botanical artists capture the secret language of flowers
Counsellors behind a ‘90s aunt agony column and ChatGPT dish relationship advice
A stamp collector turns a hobby into serious business
Pawnshops survive the measure of time
A Singaporean of Pakistani origin traces his blood and belonging
A couple returns to Christmas Island, a territory with a Singapore connection
FAQs
Why should I preorder?
Get your copy early at S$35. You also save on postage fees.
After the launch, the new issue will be priced at S$37 on our web shop, and S$40 at our stockists.
What are the details of the launch?
To celebrate the new work, we have planned a special launch and exhibition – ONE NIGHT ONLY!
Venue: National Design Centre
Address: 111 Middle Rd, Singapore 188969
Date: 26 July 2025 (Sat)
Time: 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Drop by anytime during the opening hours. It’ll be free and easy.
What will happen at the launch?
We will be converting the space into an exhibition and installation. You also get to take photographs, chat with us, and stick around for as long as you want. This only happens once. We would love if you could show up ;)
I want to preorder but at the moment, I can’t confirm if I can attend the launch. What should I do?
Fill in your residential address in the preorder form, so we can mail your copy to you if you realise later that you are unable to join us for the launch event.
Why are you using PayNow for preorders?
Using PayNow helps us to avoid extra handling fees, so that when you buy a copy, all of it goes to supporting our work.
When will preorders end?
Preorders will close on 28 July (Mon), 2359h, two days after the launch event.
Why are you closing preorders?
The limited window offers our readers the new issue at a fixed cover price of S$35. The new issue will subsequently be available on our web shop, as well as at local and overseas stockists.
I reside overseas. How can I preorder?
For our overseas readers who would like to preorder, payment will be made through PayPal. There will be additional shipping charges depending on where you live. Drop us an email at hello@meantime.sg.