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Overleaf podcast episode one released featuring Akin Magazine
You can also listen directly below: Overleaf podcast episode one is now out across your favourite podcast listening channels, including Spotify, Apple, Acast and SoundCloud. In this inaugural episode of Overleaf we’ll meet Alice Pomfret, a Norwich (UK) based designer, creator and businesswoman who runs Akin Magazine. In this hour-long chat we discuss Alice’s journey until now (well, December 2021), Akin’s latest issue, her role as an in-house designer across multiple publications and future aspirations for Akin.
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Pics & Ink donating all revenue to Ukraine Appeal for one day only
Online magazine newsstand Pics & Ink have launched a one day only revenue donation to support Ukraine. For today only (16th March) the online magazine retailer will donate all revenues and all UK postage costs to the Ukraine Appeal. Posting from Instagram about the charitable day, Pics & Ink note that money from sales will go to, “the Disasters Emergency Committee which is helping with shelter, food and water for those fleeing the conflict.” You can start shopping at the Pics & Ink website here and via the button at the end of the article. They also ship internationally and note on their website, “now we are no longer part…
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Guardians of indie mags Magazine Brighton announces store closure
Prominent independent magazine shop ‘Magazine Brighton’ is set to close in April 2022. The announcement was made via their Instagram this past week with the words, “For personal reasons, Magazine Brighton is closing. Our final trading day will be Saturday, April 2nd 2022. We know that everything changes and that this is simply another small version of that. We have loved every minute of having our shop, a huge part of which is the way you and many others have supported us both online and in-store with your enthusiasm, purchases, recommendations and your good wishes. We are so grateful to you.”
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TIME magazine publishes TIME100 Most Influential People issue
2020 saw the likes of The Weeknd, Gabrielle Union and Amy O’Sullivan amongst others adorn the front cover of TIME Magazine’s Most Influential People issue. TIME regularly finds the time to praise individuals who have made a positive impact within their field, or off the field (Marcus Rashford), in the world today. This past week TIME have announced their 2021 list, featuring the likes of Finland’s Prime Minister Sanna Marin, footballer and free school meals campaigner Marcus Rashford and poet Amanda Gorman. The ‘TIME100 Next’ is a yearly list published to highlight achievements across a range of categories: Artists, Phenoms, Leaders, Advocates and Innovators. You’ll discover individuals you’ve seen documented…
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Germany’s ‘Do You Read Me?!’ bookstore opens in Helsinki
Hailing from Berlin, Germany, popular bookstore ‘Do You Read Me?!’ have set-up a new presence in Helsinki, Finland. Reported in Monocle, the press release mentions, “Located in the design-savvy Punavuori neighbourhood, the cosy shop offers a well-chosen collection of books on art, design, architecture and contemporary culture.” Last year saw Berlin’s ‘Do You Read Me?!’ celebrate their 12th birthday. The store (currently online and pick-up only) features a beautiful mix of magazines and books from a wealth of subjects – also some rare books. A curated selection of their stock is now being sold in Helsinki – an exciting edition to the capital. Visit Monocle’s press release here. Visit the…
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The magazines we lost in 2020
As the pandemic continues to cause countless casualties across multiple industries, we look back at the printed world and the magazines we lost in 2020. It’s been a tough time for printed publications; not only has Covid limited advertising partnerships and sales but they’re also feeling the impact of Brexit – causing exports to Europe to slow or close. The lack of advertising revenue plus the added pressure of Brexit has left an indelible mark, causing the loss of some of our most loved and heritage titles in its wake. We look back on the magazines we lost in 2020, revisiting some of the popular titles that won’t grace the…