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I’ve been seeing so many cool stories in independent publishing lately. I’ll be sharing a few over the next week or so.
…And for starters, I was so thrilled to get the latest issue of Mixtape! In its bigger-and-badder new format – I put an older issue in the shot for comparison.
In case you’re not familiar with Mixtape, it’s an independent zine (looking more like a magazine every day) from Australia. Justine Telfer is the Editor and Publisher, and her husband Simon does a gorgeous job with the design.
Mixtape started with a photocopied first issue back in 2007, and has grown and developed with every issue since. This move to the new format is very exciting, because it means an indie effort like this is viable.
Mixtape offers ad space to independent craft businesses, but it’s clear that advertisers don’t drive the content the way they often do with mainstream publications. Justine welcomes submissions from all over, so every issue has a great diversity of interesting subjects.
In fact, I’ve been going on a bit here, so I haven’t commented on my favorite things from this new issue! There are two wonderful how-to’s: making a coin quilt, and building a “Multi-Tasker” (a foldable sort of padded cork board you can use for ironing, piecing, pinning, and more).
I love the piece on crafty tattoos by Kylie Robson. And this piece about the glories of old hotel signs by Jessica Wilson.
There are also recipes, a finger-knitting tutorial, profiles of Aussie crafters, music reviews, and more.
An indie publishing project that’s well worth supporting.
I have been digging on this issue for the past 2 days. It's been such fun to read. Very inspiring! It looks amazing in its new shape & size!
Totally – my favorite zine, next to CROQ, of course.
Mixtape got me so inspired I reloaded the next issue's layout last night… I'm at about the 89% mark (but the last 10% of fiddly stuff is what kills me!).
Wooooo! New CROQ? That's awesome!!
Look for some very old Sister Diane material in the new issue… ha ha! :)
Hah – I have no memory of what it might be – it'll be like new to
me! :-)
I adore Mixtape. I'm a couple of issues behind right now. I've had a subscription on my wishlist forever – but it seems that subscriptions to zines is not something that the majority of my family considers a 'serious' gift. Sigh. Ah well – can't wait to catch up! The new format looks exciting!
Part 1? I guess there's more coming about Indie publishing on your blog, then. :-) Yay!
I think you already made some podcast interview with indie publishers, right?
Mixtape is great! You remind me I still need to get their latest issue. *Writes on “To-do” list*
Every Time You Mention Mixtape, I Mean To Order It.
Every Time You Mention Mixtape, I Mean To Order It.