Poetry. It’s not just for tweed jackets. At least that’s what the guys behind Popshot magazine tell us, and who are we to argue when it’s this beautifully presented? Each issue centres around a given theme upon which the poets are invited to write about, said poems are then shipped out to select artists who then illustrate based upon their interpretation of the piece… in these times of fast paced digital technology, what could be more refreshing and creative? Bi-annual, the latest, and only second, edition is based around the theme of ‘us and them’, with observations on the likes of prejudice, hierarchy, class, the rat race and the frightening possibility of being replaced by robots, it’s both a literary and visual treat and is a wonderfully designed reminder that poetry is as fresh and relevant today than it ever has been…. well done guys!
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It’s fair to say that we get a lot of junk landing on our doormat, sometimes we’re even missing the fact that the dog used to destroy the mail when she was a pup, it’s simply a pleasure to behold then when something truly inspiring is delivered by the long suffering ‘postie’. That something special is Nobrow Press’ wonderful new biannual illustrated publication which features carefully chosen artists and illustrators contributing work based on a common theme, this time being ‘Gods & Monsters‘. Printed in just 2 colours on a heavy, oversized stock, this debut edition, limited to only 3,000, features the work of 24 talented international designers and looks more ‘design book’ than magazine, meaning that this high quality publication is a snip at a mere nine quid. Expect to see a lot more from Nobrow Press, we for one can’t wait….
Oi Polloi’s ‘Rig Out’ Zine
"Not something for fashion numpters, but for chaps that appreciate good quality schmutter"
June 12th, 2009
Started in 2002 as ‘a reaction to the mass of bland, uninspiring men’s fashion stores lining the UK’s high streets’, Steve Sanderson’s Oi Polloi in Manchester is a pioneer in the revival of traditional British gentleman-type garb with names like Barbour, Belstaff and Nigel Cabourn sitting alongside equally blokey international labels such as Atelier LaDurance, A.P.C. and Lee. Currently being given away in a limited edition with all orders, ‘Rig Out’, a naval term, is a small and well written fanzine produced by the boys at Oi Polloi, with some brilliant design and photography, that gives their customers an insight into their interests, sensibilities and buying policy.
It’s Nice That is one of our favourite design blogs and to celebrate their second anniversary they are launching their first print publication, issue one of their new bi-annual design magazine. Always delivering flawless content from some of the best designers in the world today, It’s Nice That is a must-visit bible for ground breaking contemporary design and features a no nonsense approach to it’s features that they promise to bring to their publication, a magazine they hope will break the mould of traditional design journalism by delivering honest content from a host of designers in this full colour 128 page document.
Much as we enjoy the fantasy of leafing through the latest edition of Wallpaper* in the hopeless belief that one day we will own a £5,000 Italian designer CD rack, tread barefoot on our 18th Century reclaimed wooden floorboards and take off from our poolside helipad, it’s nice sometimes to be brought down to earth with a little bit of realism, and that’s exactly what you get from Barcelona-based interiors magazine Apartamento.
The Ride Journal does what it says on the tin, a 148 page journal comprising of captivating writing, art and photography all on the topic of ‘riding’. The 1st edition of this 1st issue sold out super fast and due to popular demand have just been reprinted and can now be ordered via their website, if you move quickly then you’ll be rewarded with a passionate collection of personal stories from all kinds of bikers, BMXers to freeriders, track racers to commuters, anybody for who riding has become ingrained in their lives.
A unique mix of street art and publication experimentalism, Is Not Magazine is a regular magazine which is published in the form of a 1.5m x 2m bill poster that appears on the streets of Melbourne and Sydney. With a contents page that cleverly utilises a grid system more commonly seen on a map, Is Not Magazine has no set content guidelines and encourages contributions from around the world.
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The latest addition to Tom Dixon's iconic mirror balls collection is this astonishingly beautiful 'Mirror Balls on Stand' floor lamp....
A 20-strong female choir decked out in futuristic technicolour capes who sing and scream about drinking and smoking over a post-dubstep clatter... Gaggle are the London based rebel yell we've all been waiting for. Previously mentioned in our midweek newsletter, their debut, 'I Hear Flies', is released today and yes, it's rather brilliant....
We love this cute little illustration from Central Illustration Agency's Chris Brown for Carluccio's
'The Lambeth Palace' is London's "newest, darkest and dirtiest purpose built cinema".... the temporary space set up by street art legend Banksy is showing his new film until March 4th, there's only a very few tickets left, so if you're in town between now and then, we suggest booking them right now....
Independent Dublin based design studio, Superfolk, are launching a new range of products at this week's Stockholm Furniture Fair, that will pay tribute to Irish heritage... whilst remaining desirably modern.
Loving this high quality print from the ever-impressive Scott Hansen... highly limited to 200 pieces so move quick.
Previously only available in German, Berlin’s Innervisions have released a limited English run of Tobias Rapp’s book, ‘Lost and Sound: Berlin, Techno and the Easyjetset’. Investigating the city's love affair with electronic music and the world's descent upon the German capital in search of the ultimate party....
Ether, the Southbank Centre's annual culture-fest of music, art, technology and experimentation is back from 16th - 24th April with the likes of Lou Reed's Metal Machine Trio, Broadcast and Gil Scott-Heron... the highlight for us has to be the 23rd where mindfuck genius Chris Cunningham performs a live multimedia extravaganza... expect to be disturbed....
Running from 5th - 13th February at the rather brilliant Darkroom, 'An Exhibitional Orgy of Love Hearts' is a celebration of Saint Valentine's in which a host of creative types have been commissioned to create a piece of work based upon the heart.... All pieces will be for sale for £125, with a portion of the profits going to the Haiti Fund
The latest product from magic industry pioneers, theory11, is this rather tasty set of playing cards that commemorate 125 years of design and development by the US Playing Card Company....
Tom Dixon Floor Lamp
Gaggle: ‘I Hear Flies’
Chris Brown for Carluccio’s
Banksy's Cinema
Superfolk
ISO50 'Adrift' Print
Lost and Sound
Ether 10
An Exhibitional Orgy of Love Hearts @ Darkroom
Bicycle 125 Playing Cards
