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NUG ‘I am just trying to be nice’

Entry by Lo Parkin / May 16, 2013

‘I am just trying to be nice’ is a book about the work of Nug, giving a visual overview of the controversial graffiti artist’s pieces from exhibitions to graffiti pictures, video stills and paintings. 2 Editions of the 64 page publication are available, with an exclusive edition featuring a one of the kind cover made from an original piece of artwork cut into pieces or an (equally rugged) edition created by Amsterdam Design agency Undog.
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Remi Rough

Entry by Lo Parkin / April 25, 2013

Born and raised in South London Remi Rough has been ‘breaking boundaries with a spraycan and paintbrush” for over 26 years. Moving from the Streets to the Galleries in 1989 Remi’s artwork has been featured across the globe and has seen the artist frequently move to print. Drawing inspiration where he came from Remi “keeps his finger in the street art pie” with elements of his current work embodying hints from spray cans in his dope geometric prints and paper collages.
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American Hardcore 1978-1990 Book :: Printed by Ditto Press (NSFW)

Entry by Marcroy / April 10, 2013

Ditto Press are at the top of the hierarchy when it comes to risograph printing in London. They have a supreme range of clients and always make sure their prints are quality. This new book by The Vinyl Factory is limited to 300 copies and is a perfect example of the work that they do. Feature

North Skate Mag

Entry by Marcroy / April 9, 2013

Graham Tait has been working on North for over two years now. Although he knew he wanted to do something with his photography he wasn’t really sure what form it would take. Digital photography now probably makes up 95% of the photography in most skateboard magazines, but he still shoots on film. With so many new photographers coming up and shooting digital, he feels there is room for another publication that is aimed more at traditional film photography. Feature

Bang! Media

Entry by Marcroy / April 8, 2013

Jeremy Wheeler is a multi-faceted artist, specializing in dynamic graphic art in two and three dimensions. In his 10+ years working in the Southeast Michigan area, he has honed a unique poster style in the gigposter and modern film art world. Through his company Bang! Media, he’s made three appearances at various Flatstock poster conventions — including SXSW 2012/13 as well as last year’s Pitchfork Festival. Feature

Stussy :: Biannual Vol1

Entry by Marcroy / April 2, 2013

Stussy have moved into the printed world with volume one of a bi-annual publication which will feature the Spring ’13 collection and much more. Cover Photography: A$AP ILLZ by Kenneth Cappello. Limited Edition Cover Featuring Block Photograph by Chuck Katz. Look at this slick video which shows the process of the zine printing. Print is definitely not dead, go and buy your zine from the Stussy Shop. Feature

Brooklyn Zine Fest #2

Entry by Marcroy / March 29, 2013

Brooklyn Zine Fest grows larger and more diverse in its second year at Public Assembly. Brooklyn, NY (April 21, 2013) — Warmed (but not toasted) by the success of last year’s inaugural event, zine publishers Matt Carman and Kseniya Yarosh are returning to Williamsburg to present the second annual Brooklyn Zine Fest. The BZF is a space for creative, independent voices from Brooklyn and beyond to make their self-published magazines available to fans and attendees of all ages. This event will be held on Sunday, April 21 from 11am to 6pm at Public Assembly in Williamsburg. Admission is free. Feature

Horfee’s Imaginarium

Entry by Lo Parkin / March 18, 2013

Paris graffiti legend Horfe has teamed up with Topsafe London for his first ever solo London show. Taking place at 4 Wilkes st London from the 14th – 23rd March. Horfe clarifies that “the show is not graffiti at all, to me an art exhibition can’t be graffiti. Graffiti is not the same as ‘accepted art’ it has to be illegal to fit that bill.” Imaginarium showcases Horfe’s drawings & mark makings on paper canvas wood and sculpture, he explains how he has focused his energy on “describing and organizing my aethetic in a way I can share with everyone graffiti fan or not.” (Theres a dope publication available at topsafe too). Feature

Bummerland Publication

Entry by Miranda Foxx / March 14, 2013

I saw this badboy whilst perusing around the very packed out Publish and Be Damned event at the ICA t’other week. The layout is as enticing as its contents, every page begs you to turn it over to the next set of delectable, washed-out images. Ride the waves and ride the pages of this scrap-book-esque printed beauty. Click the link to purchase your copy and then book those flights to Australia and get your flip-flops on. Dude. Feature

Sleeperhold Publications

Entry by Marcroy / March 12, 2013

Sleeperhold Publications is a ephemeral platform for artist publications and functions as a valid excuse to experiment with the creation of content, different media and ways of distributing. So far SHP released a photobook, a silkscreen posterset, a deck of gaming cards, a book of short stories and several vinyl records. There are no fixed methodologies in dealing with creation and, at its best, an entirely different tactic will be applied to every SHP number. Feature

Michael Wolf

Entry by Lo Parkin / March 11, 2013

Photographer Michael Wolf’s work “Deals with the universal reality of contemporary city life”
Originally born in Germany, Michael was raised in the USA & Canada before returning to Germany to study photography. Starting his career as a Photo Journalist Wolf spent a lot of time in Asia working for German magazine “Stern”
Characteristics of his work include obsessive collecting, using his subjects to document transformations of urban life.
I’m all about his heavy architectural focus and patterns found in his photos. Feature

Horse Zine

Entry by Elena / March 1, 2013

Horse zine is all about building ramps, fixing cracks, sweeper stalls and slappy grinds, bombing hills, watching videos, collecting toys, drinking tea, bails, horror films, bowl shreding, screen printing, cut and pasting, bad spelling and rad skateboarding. Feature

Tommi Musturi

Entry by Lo Parkin / February 26, 2013

Tommi Musturi is a Finnish Artist that grew up in an army base in Ruokesi.
Finding a home in Kuti Kuti collective & Studio Tommi’s colourful work can be found in various publications.
His loud website is full of crazy imagery, I love his “Walking with Samuel” publication, a wordless book about a ghost-like character (called Samuel) who travels through various places and states of mind, representing a statement about freedom and humanity.
Visit Tommi’s website here. Feature

Golden Green

Entry by Lo Parkin / February 19, 2013

Golden Green is a Street Artist living and working in Hamburg, Germany.
With work featured in various exhibitions and publications GG’s website is full of dope illustrations and hand-drawn type.
“The Crook, the Sad & The Dusty” publication is one of my favourite pieces of GG’s work, the 60 page book (available in English & German) features a short illustrated story with accompanying screen printed canvas bags and posters.
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Justified Magazine #2

Entry by Marcroy / February 17, 2013

Justified Magazine provides a breather to the blogging culture. They acknowledge the power and shareability of the internet but feel work becomes lost within the vast online community.
The printed format refines their online presence to give a concise insight into contemporary design and photography, celebrating creative individuals who are at the forefront. Feature

Mr Bingo – Hate Mail Publication

Entry by Lo Parkin / February 14, 2013

This one goes out to all the Valentines day haters!
If you don’t already know, Mr Bingo is a London based Illustrator/Animator.
After a few beers in the studio Bingo sent a postcard to stranger Jonathan Hopkins saying “Fuck you Jonathan, fuck you and fuck your shit legs “
After realizing Bingo fans loved the idea he set up a service on his website inviting people to buy an offensive postcard addressed to them.
Penguin shortly clocked onto the Hate Mail hype and has teamed up to create a publication based on 100 of Mr Bingo’s favourite postcards.
They’re all sold out right now but get your copy here soon! Feature

Angela Dalinger

Entry by Lo Parkin / February 1, 2013

Based in a small town close to Hamburg Angela spends her time drawing and painting selling collections of her books and prints online.
I love the application of colour and the narrative in her intriguing illustrations.
(Visit her online store here) Feature

A London Pub For All Reasons

Entry by Miranda Foxx / January 25, 2013

I basically adore everything that Herb Lester flawlessly churn out, this most recent Pub guide is no exception. “There are pub guides for real ale drinkers, for amateur historians and for walkers, but this is a guide for all reasons.” And it’s only £4, madness.

Typeholics

Entry by Lo Parkin / January 23, 2013

Typeholics is an independent design studio working in the fields of design, illustration and creative direction based in St Pauli, Hamburg.
After growing up in the late 80’s Graffiti Scene Felix Schlueter founded Typeholics in 1997 joined by Henning Weskamp and Benjamin Kakrow.
From humble beginnings the group has grown to become a professional Design Studio working on briefs with clients from the music industry to publishing and advertising. Feature

Iconograph Magazine

Entry by Marcroy / January 22, 2013

Them Thangs Editions presents Iconograph #2, curated and published by Justin Blyth, with contributing editors Hassan Rahim, Justin Van Hoy & Andrew Pogany. Iconograph #2 is the second print offering in an ongoing series that gathers an eccentric collection of visual media and literature exploring the contemporary use of Ritualistic Iconography—the systems of symbols, mythic representations, and religious imagery from which we seek meaning. Feature

Exhibition :: ODD VOLUME

Entry by Marcroy / January 21, 2013

ODD VOLUME :: January 26 – March 3
The Booklyn Art Gallery is pleased to present ODD VOLUME, an exhibition of artworks and the books they are inspired by. Featuring art and personal libraries of:
Alex Kujawski, Andrew Bernero, Bill Abdale, Casey Farnum, Casey Tang, Chris Zirbes, Cosbe, Luke Allen, Lynnette Miranda, Megan Plunkett, Nick Wallin, Ryan Syrell, Sean Keenan & Jeff Eaton, Susan Belle, Zebadiah Keneally. Feature

Julia Kostreva

Entry by Lo Parkin / January 17, 2013

Based in San Francisco Julia Kostreva is a Designer/Art Director.
Working on a variety of projects including branding, packaging illustration and web design her website is full of exciting products and pictures.
I love her “Dirty projectors” 7 colour screen print and limited edition 2013 Prisms calendar printed using gold leaf & letter press. Feature

Brooklyn Zine Fest 2013

Entry by Marcroy / January 15, 2013

Mark your calendars! The Brooklyn Zine Fest returns to Public Assembly in Williamsburg on Sunday, April 21st 2013 from 11am to 6pm. Showcasing more than 80 writers, artists, and publishers from Brooklyn and beyond running the gamut from self-publishing stalwarts Ayun Halliday (The East Village Inky and Bust’s “Mother Superior” column) and Alex Wrekk (Brainscan and the zine guidebook Stolen Sharpie Revolution) to fresh faced first-time zine makers. Once again organized by the turdish-cinema celebrants behind I Love Bad Movies, BZF 2013 aims to bring the entertaining, informative, and esoteric best in self-published works to a strange & brilliant audience. In a city of a million pursuits, there’s a zine for every one. Feature

Wrap Magazine

Entry by Miranda Foxx / December 21, 2012

Issue 6 of Wrap Magazine is out and it sure is looking to be a beauty from their online snaps. Nordic Lights takes inspiration from all of Europe’s snowy countries making for a rather festive treat. It also includes five double sided pull-out wrapping paper sheets too so you can customise your gifts this year with a little extra edge. Nice one guys. Feature

Calm & Collected – “Sea & Sea”

Entry by Lo Parkin / December 20, 2012

Calm & Collected was formed by the collaboration of creative individuals hailing from a variety of Art & Design backgrounds.
Utalising their talents the collective develops their work through a balance of typography and imagery.
With focus being directed towards craftsmanship and hand-finishing, Calm & Collective strive to retain the desired aesthetic of non-digital designed outcomes.
Their cool nautical 64page publication titled “Sea & Sea” features original hand-bound letterpress, risograph & screen prints. Feature

Off Life Issue 2

Entry by Miranda Foxx / December 17, 2012

Did you know Off Life comic Issue 2 is out now? And they’ve only gone and got Mat Pringle to design the cover, its a beaut. Plus theres an interview with the brilliant comic artist Adrian Tomine. You can view the pdf on their website but I’d recommend purchasing it and you can find your local stockist here.

Wrap Magazine :: Issue 6

Entry by Marcroy / December 12, 2012

This issue is themed around Nordic design and illustration, and really seasonal with lots of snowy, winter inspired illustrations and wrapping papers by the likes of Janine Rewell, Petra Borner and Lotta Nieminen. We bloody love what these guys have done with their magazine in such a short space of time. Perfect for christmas! Feature

Jeong Hwa Min

Entry by Lo Parkin / December 10, 2012

I love the surreal, playful brightly coloured (& pointy-nosed) characters found in Berlin based illustrator Jeong Hwa Min’s prints and books.
His collaborative publication with Joe Villon demonstrates his interesting eye for composition featuring 44 pages of risograph prints complete with a 2 colour silk screen poster.
Jeong’s recent work involves a limited edition run of 110 silk screen comics titled “Cyan” – well worth checking out Feature

HURT YOU BAD #1 “Concealed Intentions”

Entry by Lo Parkin / December 4, 2012

Last week I received my copy of Hurtyoubads’ “Concealed Intentions” and oh my days it was worth the wait!
The graff blog of all graff blogs converted to print for the first time, showcasing years of work visually exploring graffiti culture in collaboration with topsafe.
“A Graffiti magazine with little to no graffiti in it” – you need to see it!
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“What Next?” Exhibition @ Beach Gallery

Entry by Lo Parkin / December 3, 2012

I spent last Thursday drinking rum looking at cool artwork at the Beach X Fivefootsix’s “What’s Next” Exhibition launch.
The idea behind the show and publication involved asking 10 Graduate Artists (mostly from Camberwell & Kingston) to create a visual response, and ask a question, to form an illustrated chain of questions & answers, appropriately starting with “What Next?”
Both the show and publication demonstrate a variety of illustrative styles and narratives by the contributing grads click to see my favourite artwork
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