31.5.09

The future of print?

A few issues ago Fluro explored discussions surrounding the future/death of print. There are valid arguments on both sides of the debate, as although the Internet is changing the way we interact, there will always be a market for media one can touch, cut and keep. 
Personally just the smell of print excites me and I savour retreating to my room, or laying under a tree, to pour over fresh pages. 
Somewhat ironically however, and rather typical of many, most of my time is spent reading new information on the web. So where does this leave the future of print? Enter : The online Mag. This new format, although much less prolific than the blog, is popping up everywhere. Here are a few of my fav's..


1. *ANTLER magazine*, a Canadian fashion, art and music focused mag that's really informative and rather beautiful too!  
2. 

Dummymag.com, a former music magazine which re-launched as an online mag earlier this year. Based in London and full of great reviews, interviews and rants! 
3. Last but not least, AucklandFuckingCity.com. I'm not actually sure if this is still in action ( the intention was merely to exist for a few months), but nonetheless it's still relevant. Embracing the belief that objectivity is for the 'dull and spineless', AucklandFuckingCity presents interviews that, despite their length, are impossible not to finish. 

What are yours? 

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

THISISNOTAMAGAZINE.COM

antonie.dikmans said...

You know, you shouldn't use the word ironic when you don't know what it means... it's kind of embarrassing. Otherwise, good post.

LVS said...

Thanks Antonie, I think. xoxo

Anonymous said...

There's little difference between a blog, a journal and an online rag. The varience of the mags you highlight ( in terms of layout and editorial) prove this. It's not so much a 'new genre' than it is a DEAD ONE.

Penny said...

i like lists of places to visit. do some more oy.

Kerryn said...

irony

of, resembling, relating to, or tasting much like iron
eg:"The anvil was delicious, but irony."