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Colophon book officially unveiled

March 3, 2009 in Colophon, New launches, Personal promotion | 1 comment

While the printer works his inky magic, Gestalten has officially been unveiled as the worldwide distributor of our forthcoming Colophon-accompanying book, We Make Magazines. And to celebrate, they’ve put some pages online.

Edited by your humble correspondent and designed by the one, the only Jeremy Leslie, It’s very different from We Love Magazines, but equally essential for magazine lovers. I would say that, wouldn’t I? Yes, I would, though the truth is that I’m rather proud of the thing. It’s very lovely, a fascinating and relevant read, filled with great imagery (and free to all Flash Pass holders at Colophon!)

More details over at Gestaltan’s website.

We’re hoping to organise a discussion panel on independent magazines in New York, to celebrate the book’s release over here in May/June. Any thoughts on where we should do it, though?

Colophoar

January 8, 2009 in Colophon | No comments

Aaaand we’re back.

More blogsplosions tomorrow, but as Jeremy rightly points out, we’ve announced the ten magazines who will be creating 3D versions of themselves in gallery spaces at the next Colophon. I won’t reveal who backed whom, when, and how in that meeting room in Luxembourg in the middle of last year, but suffice to say that, several hours later, bloodied and sweating, we emerged with a list that we’re really rather excited about.

The selection is intended to represent just some of the variety and energy that exists in the independent sector – as well publications that we think will put on a hell of a show.

Just to remind you, Colophon2007′s list was:

Carl*s Cars (Norway)
Coupe (Canada)
Frame (Netherlands)
Omagiu (Romania)
Rojo (Spain)
S Magazine (Denmark)
Shift! (Germany)
Street / Fruits / Tune (Japan)
This is a Magazine (Italy)

And for our next trick:

BabyBabyBaby from Mexico

Good from the States

IdN from China

Karen from the UK

Kasino A4 from Finland

La Más Bella from Spain

Liebling from Germany

Nuke from France

Sang Bleu from Switzerland

Volume from the Netherlands

Fine mags, all. Unlike in 2007, when we focused on one venue, these magazines will take over spaces throughout the city, with various shops and cafés between them offering special deals, the cinema will show magazine-themed films… in other words, for the weekend of 13-15th March, the whole city becomes a magstravaganza.

You’ll be there, right? Buy your Flashpass now!

Colophon: the big reveal (1)

September 3, 2008 in Colophon, Personal promotion | No comments

Some news from the biennial thinkfest, actfest and lovefest for independent magazines (of which I’m a co-curator):

The Flash Pass is now available – granting you free entry to all events/workshops/exhibitions/cocktails, and a free copy of our NEW book (more on that soon). You’ll never spend a better 90 euros (45 euros for students, not including the book). Prices may rise in the future, so book now.

The exclusive online social network is live. Only for Flash Passers, participants and a few invited special guests.

For magazine makers – be part of our new book! Answer the short survey here.

And… this time we’re taking over the entire city of Luxembourg. See the 12 main venues here, with more info to come… It’ll be a magcity extravaganza. Many, many more secrets to be revealed verrrry soon.

You’ll be there, right?

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