Gal-dem is a bold, powerful and necessary independent magazine that’s committed to sharing perspectives from women and non-binary people of colour. Founded in 2015 by Liv Little in her last year of university, gal-dem publishes an annual magazine that features empowering stories from contributors, and great graphics and illustrations. As gal-dem has grown in the…
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Slightly Foxed, an Independent Literary Magazine
Reading Slightly Foxed’s independent quarterly magazine is like roaming through an esoteric second-hand bookshop with a well-read friend
Papercut Stockholm and Swedish independent magazines
The tech hub of Stockholm is leading the transition to a digital economy, but still finds space for independent print magazines... Last weekend I visited Stockholm with my husband, Dan. We exchanged some money for Swedish currency before we went - and to my surprise, managed to bring most of it back with us! Sweden…
Magalleria, independent magazine shop in Bath
We popped into Magalleria in Bath on the way to visit friends in Bristol the other weekend. As a child I couldn’t resist a bookshop, now apparently I can't resist a magazine shop! Tucked in Bath's quaint shopping streets, Magalleria, an independent magazine shop, was founded by Daniel McCabe and Susan Greenwood in 2015. Magalleria…
Interview with Zabby Allen, creator of the Procrastination Paper
The moment I scrolled to Zabby Allen's post announcing her new magazine the Procrastination Paper, I knew I wanted to read it. I was trying to break the habit of automatically opening Instagram on public transport by taking a book, magazine or notebook with me. The Procrastination Paper's mantra of 'spend more time offline' made…
Kyoto Journal, Insights from Asia Review
It’s not often that I read an independent magazine that’s older than I am, so I was impressed to discover Kyoto Journal, a quarterly magazine based in Asia. Kyoto Journal was founded in 1987 and recently published its 92nd issue. Interestingly, Kyoto Journal is a not for profit organisation that is driven entirely by volunteers…
Stack Magazines Subscription Review
It’s the first weekend of December, and less than a month to go until Christmas. With present buying and wish-lists in mind, I thought it would be a great time to talk about my Stack Magazines subscription. As someone who is passionate about magazines. It’s one of the best gifts I’ve received. Independent Magazine Subscription…
Print Isn’t Dead: 4 Reasons to Read Independent Magazines
They said that online media would kill print, but indie magazines are proving its power. Far from print being dead, more titles are being created every month. So why are people are choosing paper and ink over digital? Here’s four reasons reading independent magazines is growing in popularity: 1. It's made just for you Independent…
Interview with Kayti Peschke, Founder of Caboodle Magazine
The glorious hot holiday-like weather we've been having in the UK inspired me to read the most summery independent magazine I could find - and I think I've found it in Caboodle Magazine, issue 7. Caboodle is quite unlike any other independent magazine I've read before, exuberantly bursting with cheerful colour, fun and summer vibes.…
Print! Tearing It Up at Somerset House
Last weekend my husband Dan and I went to Print! Tearing It Up, an exhibition about independent magazines at Somerset House in London. On display were decades of magazines, charting British publishing to the present day. In all honesty, there were plenty of magazines I've never read or even heard of. But it was fantastic…