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Since 2003 Nude Magazine has been keeping us entertained with its unique mix of art, music, graphics, comics, hip lit and crafting. In the words of its editors Ian Lowey and Suzy Prince:
“. . . we made it Nude’s brief to celebrate the spirit of wayward creativity in various fields of endeavour and[.....]
The new edition of Spoonful is out now. As always it’s packed with beautiful little odds and ends from a number of creative contributors. It’s small enough to fit in your handbag and is a great antidote to the New Year blues.
A note from the editor Anthea Krook:
“Continuing our spirit of embracing[.....]
Exciting news! To celebrate its five year anniversary, N.E.E.T. Magazine has published a book.
The theme is ‘five’. Five years. Five different covers by five different illustrators. Plus there are five sections featuring designers, bloggers, photographers and home owners, with interviews by five writers.
N.E.E.T.’s distinctive styling is evident in[.....]
Making zines became a mass movement in the 1970s, inspired by the DIY ethos of the punk movement and the arrival of cheap photocopying. Zinemaking has now become an affordable way for artists and writers to self-publish their work.
With sites like Etsy and Folksy bringing the DIY word to a new generation of creatives, there’s[.....]
I’ve just bought a copy of Spoonful. It’s a short and inspiring little zine from Australia and is just enough to read on your daily commute.
Spoonful is just that – a ’spoonful’ of intriguing ideas, beautiful reflections and objects of desire, designed for people with busy lives. But though quick[.....]
The summer copy of Nude is out now and the theme is clear – ‘Look on the bright side’. Though the editors fully recognise we’re in a recession and that many people are experiencing genuine hardship, they’re keen to point out some positives. This issue is brimming with the work of independent[.....]
I was really excited to hear from Nadine Harding of Curl Harmony. Over the years I’ve come to terms with my naturally curly hair. As a child I hated it and tried to brush it straight. As a teenager I wrangled with it on a daily basis, trying infra red hair dryers,[.....]
I’ve blogged about Selvedge before. It’s one of my favourite magazines. With its stunning photography, unparalleled design and peerless writing, it’s more of a keepsake than a magazine. A real joy to read or simply to leaf through.
In each issue the editors feature makers whose objects fulfil their criteria of well-fashioned design,[.....]
@HudsonJenny
Vanilla Storm
Peace Love and Storage
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Debbie Smyth
Indie Quarter Interviews Debbie Smyth
Lynx Ad
Going West
IKEA Cats
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