Independent Magazine Reviews
When I first read Betty Magazine, I had no idea that it would be the second last published issue. I was so sad to discover an amazing independent magazine at the end of its life. The end of an era In summer 2016, Charlotte Jacklin (Editor) and Charlotte Melling (Creative Director) published the very last issue…
Happy New Year! Carbs on carbs and hibernating is the only thing I want to do in January. So some (vaguely) healthy eating is my resolution for the start of 2018. Especially after how many mince pies I've indulged in over Christmas! Enter Foodism... I picked up Foodism magazine with their issue on Home Cooking to inspire me…
Getting to peek into beautiful homes has always been a guilty pleasure of mine. In another life I'd like to be a cat to acceptably peer through people's windows. 91 Magazine, a design and lifestyle magazine, fills the void wonderfully. Caroline Rowland, founder and editor of 91 Magazine, decided to create her own magazine when…
The most recent Stack delivery I received is the beautiful 2nd issue of Double Dagger, a beautiful broadsheet style magazine about printing. Double Dagger: Letterpress printing I love reading printed magazines and books in the age of Kindles and e-readers, although I know nearly nothing about printing. So I found it fascinating to learn more…
Cereal magazine is a minimalist travel and lifestyle magazine with thick pages of beautiful photography. It was one of the first independent magazines I read, and I found it refreshingly different to the mainstream, glossy-paged but disposable magazines from high street shops. Cereal Magazine: Crafted for Coffee Tables Instead, Cereal is crafted for coffee tables. Heavy…
Do What You Want Magazine: A Mental Wellbeing Zine Do What You Want magazine is a zine about mental health created by Ruby Tandoh, of Bake Off fame, and her girlfriend Leah Pritchard. Both women have suffered from mental health problems and the zine shares many people's experiences, to raise awareness and reduce isolation for other…
Breathe magazine is a bi-monthly magazine about meditation, mindfulness and taking time for yourself. It’s not technically an independent magazine in the traditional sense, as it’s published by GMC (Guild of Master Craftsman) Publications, and on sale in high street shops like WHSmiths and M&S. Breathe and Make Time for Yourself My reservations about the…
Just as the Wimbledon tennis tournament ended this year, Stack posted Racquet magazine through my door. The 4th issue of Racquet magazine, a US quarterly independent magazine, focuses on American tennis players and gives a fascinating insight into some of the most well-known champions' careers. Tennis Lover or Just a Beginner it's Perfectly Pitched Racquet magazine…
We can share a new story of what it means to be alive at this time. A story that will unleash human potential instead of drowning it in a sea of anxiety and cynicism. Editor's letter, Positive News issue 88 Can the News be Good News? Doesn't it feel like we're in an endless…
Anyone feeling angry? I sure am. Trump, Theresa May, Brexit, the widening gap between rich and poor... there's a lot to be angry about now. Anxy magazine's The Anger Issue hit the shelves at just the right time. Anxy Magazine: The Anger Issue Anxy magazine is a project funded by Kickstarter backers, based in California.…
