Naive Melody by Kate Hulett

This must be the place. This is a book about Walyalup / Fremantle, a place that holds a special spot in many hearts. Through a series of 56 offset-printed photographs, Naive Melody documents the changing face of this West Coast town over a period of seven years from 2018-2024. The book offers a permanent record of fleeting moments, a love letter documenting a relationship with place. It is an ode to Freo. Naive Melody is a hard cover publication containing 108 pages. It measures 285mm x 285mm. The book was sequenced by Sam Bloor, designed by Molly Wellington, and features poetry by Amber Fresh. The cover typeface, Westralia, was designed by Joseph Dennis. All images were taken by Kate Hulett on 35mm film. Each negative was scanned by Joe Landro. Processing and development was by a combination of Focus Pocus, DigiDirect and Camera House. First printed in 2026, edition of 500. NOTE: Shipping after December 10th 2026.