Review
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BL8D explores mortality in brand new third volume
BL8D returned to newsstands, galleries and independent concept stores across the globe this Spring. BL8D, as Overleaf has previously published covering issues one and two respectively, has always held a vibrant and gripping torch on creativity and modern issues. The issues that the magazine covers are gripping in a surprising, daunting and impactful way
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Overleaf Year in Review: 2024 Edition
It’s been another huge year for independent print from across the globe and Overleaf has continued to play a small part within the community. In 2024 we saw a lot of new, inventive titles pop-up, whilst established titles launched “best of” collections that celebrate the amazing work across issues. We also saw some titles leave us, including Where The Leaves Fall and Total Film (TF is non-independent but deserves a nod).
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Overleaf podcast episode one released featuring Akin Magazine
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Sankaku magazine volume two transports us into the busy world of ramen
Sankaku is not your average print magazine. Created by Florentyna Leow and David Wang, sankaku aims to explore a theme per volume - stories that began in the heart of Japan with first volume ‘Tokyo’. Their first adventure in print saw a special collector’s edition released, as well as a print and tote bag to accompany.
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Plastikcomb magazine issue seven offers an inspiring insight into the world of collage
Plastikcomb magazine issue 7 holds a precious position in today’s printed landscape - one of experimentation and bravery in design. With diverse typographic layouts and strong collaborations throughout, the articles come to life with a youthful vibrance.
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Between The Lines issue one navigates the tactile world of brand language
‘Between The Lines’ is a brand new magazine focused on the “massive (and misunderstood) world of brand language,” as noted on the front cover. Embossed and spot varnished, the leading name of the publication, set in near-black is positioned across the top and bottom of the cover, with the introduction sitting in the middle.
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Finger Food magazine creates a home for food and design to thrive
Finger Food Magazine is not your usual food magazine. The green border outlines a striking image dressed with a red curtain sitting behind a table set with interesting food and drink items.
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BSKT issue one fosters a printed passion for basketball
The world of basketball knows no bounds. The sport’s fan base continues to grow, from collectibles to star-studded collaborations - just watch ‘King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch’ on Netflix to get a feel for the prestige behind the merchandise. It’s within this world that BSKT magazine thrives.
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BL8D volume two is a creative investigation into dreams of the future
BL8D has returned with a brand new volume two, following the success of volume one - the team won four European Publishing Awards in 2023. Overleaf reviewed their debut issue back in 2022, an issue that focused on slavic fairy tales and the war in Ukraine.
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Hamaka magazine issue one introduces us to the human side of pottery
Hamaka magazine is a not-for-profit independent publication originating in British Columbia and printed in Canada on a hundred percent recycled paper in a carbon neutral facility. Pronounced /Ha’ma.ka/, the name is a noun of the native word for “hammock” in the dialect of our Caribbean ancestors.
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Sociotype Journal issue two blends typographic design with stories of human ingenuity
Sociotype Journal is back with their sophomore issue, this time themed upon ‘Makeshift’. The type specimen magazine is a journey through culture, working across many different stories from across the globe. Focused on the typeface ‘Rework’ - the “superfamily” from this font works to add weight and clarity to these diverse narratives on show in issue 2.
