Category Archives: publishing

Manzine No. 4

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Ray

It’s been out for a few months, but if you can find Issue 4 of Manzine, I wrote an article about being a rugby fan in the United States. For those, not in the know, Manzine is “a publication about … Continue reading →

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A Decade of Photos

Posted on December 31, 2009 by Ray

As the journalism and news industry continues to churn and find its way to a sustainable future, the New York Times made an open call to its readers to submit their photographs with captions to document the last decade in … Continue reading →

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Something arrived in my mailbox: Manzine Issue 2.

Posted on September 19, 2009 by Ray

I recently got a nice package in the mail, my eagerly awaited issue 2 of Manzine. What looks like a large format zine is actually a clever take on mens magazines. Created by a group of writers and designers based … Continue reading →

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The dream of POD customized magazines is (almost) here

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Ray

I love magazines. Although the industry as a whole model is busted, as titles are folding, advertising revenue is plummeting, and wholesalers are in lawsuits, while they are going out of business. Even before the recession hit, unsold copies (which … Continue reading →

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Books on design.

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Ray

Wojciech recently asked me to suggest some good books on design, which were more practical than theoretical. Here are a few suggestions that immediately came to mind. If you think something is missing, please let me know. I may also … Continue reading →

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NY Times Speical Edition parody

Posted on November 12, 2008 by Ray

Walking out of the C/E Spring Street stop, I got a “free NY Times” from a guy passing them out to riders leaving the station. I sort of knew something was up because it was a lot thinner than normal. … Continue reading →

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Why Are Comedians Providing The Most Relevant Journalism?

Posted on October 28, 2008 by Ray

We’re in the final stretch of a long presidential campaign, which is a watershed election for many reasons. The more obvious having to do with the race and gender of the candidates. However, there are lesser ones which are important … Continue reading →

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Awesome People I Met/Saw At The New York Art Book Fair

Posted on October 27, 2008 by Ray

I finally made it to the New York Art Book Fair after being out of town last year. I think I learned about the first one a couple of days after it ended, which is quite typical for me.  In … Continue reading →

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