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STORE OF THE MONTH: MZIN / LEIPZIG

Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Leipzig is Germany’s unofficial home of books, with its long history of book production, the renowned university for design and ‘book art’ and, of course, the international book fair. So it comes as no surprise that it should have a fine bookstore such as mzin dedicated to independent art and magazine publishing that caters to [...]

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ARCH+ DISPLAYS 
NIEVES ZINES


Wednesday, April 29, 2015

In conjunction with the Gallery Weekend Berlin, ARCH+ is launching its new series of ARCH+ DISPLAYS, starting with the Vitsoe Reading Room and the zines of Swiss publisher Nieves at ARCH+ studio in KW Institute for Contemporary Art’s building complex. On the occasion of the opening on April 30, 2015, Hamburg-based artist Stefan Marx will talk [...]

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WALKING IN NEW YORK

Friday, April 24, 2015

Tomorrow, The New York Times Magazine (under the art direction of Matt Willey, who also designed our ever so popular issue with Chris Ware) will feature one of the most impressive covers I’ve seen in a while, featuring a giant 50m-tall paste-up by street artist JR, on the theme of walking in the city. Nice [...]

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STORE OF THE MONTH: KUNSTGRIFF / ZÜRICH

Thursday, April 16, 2015

The former Löwenbräu brewery is a must-go for any art lover in Zürich, hosting a fantastic range of private galleries, institutions like the Migros Museum and arts-related enterprises such as the excellent publisher Edition Patrick Frey. Of course, that demands a bookstore that is up to par, and Kunstgriff certainly are. Located conveniently near the [...]

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PRINT IS DEAD. LONG LIVE PRINT

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

It is not every day that we have the honour to be included among ‘The World’s Best Independent Magazines’, and needless to say, we’re thrilled. The latest of coffee table books on independent publishing, Print is Dead. Long Live Print by Ruth Jamieson compiles in one nifty volume a perfect survey of everything that is [...]

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KIM GORDON X THE HAPPY READER

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Kim Gordon of mono.kultur #33 fame stars in issue no.2 of The Happy Reader. The coolest girl in a band, Kim Gordon, talks books, music, writing, art and bad TV habits.

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ALTERNATIVES IN PRINT: HIGHWAY

Friday, March 20, 2015

Reaching us from the depths of the USA is the first issue of HIGHWAY, a biannual music magazine that comes as a nifty postcard-sized booklet. Firmly grounded in a black & white fanzine / DIY / post-punk aesthetic, its content is refreshingly eclectic and hands-on, ranging from experimental sound projects to electronic producers to punk [...]

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FROZEN WAVES

Thursday, February 26, 2015

Stay Wild magazine posted these stunning wave pictures by Jonathan Nimerfroh. They got solidly frozen while performing their perfect shape…just incredible.

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KINSPIRACY

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

There are few magazines that have gathered a following as loyal as the folks around Kinfolk, which turned into somewhat of a phenomenon over the past few years. Who are these people? The Kinspiracy didn’t have to look far. Similar minds think alike.

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BERLIN GRAPHIC DAYS #5

Friday, January 30, 2015

This weekend more than 50 national and international designers, artists, and illustrators will present their creations at the 5th edition of the Berlin Graphic Days, taking place at Urban Spree in Berlin. A great chance to not only see, but also buy unique pieces of art, screen printing posters, T-shirts, books, paintings and a lot [...]

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