Type design company Swiss Typefaces, which is based in—you guessed it, Switzerland (Vevey to be exact)—has really amped up what we think of as a type specimen with its new book Euclid-Typeface Mystery No. 1. The book comes in the wake of the past few years’ gradual additions to the…
Issue 65 of our monthly poster-come-magazine publication features the work of the Godfather of 90s skate culture, Ed Templeton. Ed has achieved legendary status as not only a professional skateboarder, but also as an artist and street photographer. Inside, we catch up with the man of many talents about the links between…
Paris-based artist Cyril Galmiche is in the midst of a pretty niche, yet beautifully expansive project: it aims to “push the circular shape to its ultimate limits.” Galmiche works across photography, film and other media, but the side of his practice devoted to drawing is dubbed I-I-I-I-I-I. The title is…
Photographer Thom Atkinson’s work is an original take on documentarian tradition: there’s a distinctive calmness to his observations, which focus on people, places and objects. He describes his images as having “a natural and honest quality, and a care for the craft of picture making.” Alongside working with clients including…
I can’t pinpoint exactly what the first piece of work I saw by DR.ME was; but I can pinpoint how it made me feel: “whoever these dudes are, they GET IT.” That’s a rare, and pretty brilliant feeling. DR.ME started in 2010, and as I’ve followed what they’ve done over…
Due to the recent outbreak of STUPIDITY is a little, precious looking artist’s publication by Magdalena Wysocka and Claudio Pogo, the duo behind Outer Space Press. Their art practice is based on collecting and re-contextualising photography, found books, and other archival print material in order to create new visual narratives.…
The second publication fresh from Prelo Prints’ press is based on Dracole Waida, a pamphlet first published in Nüremberg in 1488. The booklet presents Vlad III’s, Voivode of Wallachia, various crimes prior to his death, and was used as a propaganda instrument. The popularity of the work is proven by…
La Perruque is a 1×90 centimetre-long typography magazine publishing non-standard type specimens printed on the margins of print shop papers which are often trimmed away from printed matter during the production process. Instead of throwing these bits in the waste bin, founding designer Olivier Bertrand turns them into the world’s…
Fedrigoni 365 is an annual book that asks 365 UK-based designers, illustrators and photographers to contribute a piece of work. For their most ambitious edition yet, they have gone digital, as an ode to community and togetherness. 2021’s coveted calendar project is unlike any previous, as digital printing has allowed…
For our 64th issue of Posterzine we showcase the work of illustrator Jim Stoten. Dive into his psychedelic dreamworlds full of toys, knickknacks and top hats, with this exclusive interview and limited edition poster. Inside, we chat with Jim about creating his unique visual language, sketching on the go, and…
While Christmas is apparently the most wonderful time of the year, it can also be one of the most confusing: that’s usually largely down to all-hours boozing becoming the norm, and the festive tradition of rendering ourselves catatonic for roughly ten days due having filled ourselves entirely with things that…
Why does feminism matter? Are feminists man-haters? While feminism isn’t a new thing—the official “first wave” was now more than a century ago—questions like this are still being asked, and need to be addressed. Today, feminism is a multifarious thing that often takes many different meanings: one feminist might be…
People of Print are excited to introduce the 63rd issue of our monthly publication, Posterzine, featuring the brutally funny artwork of FOKA WOLF. Often described as Birmingham’s answer to Banksy, at first glance his posters may appear as regular adverts, but upon second inspection you’ll discover his searing satire. FOKA…
For the first time in its history, this year’s D&AD Annual has gone digital—and perhaps even more significantly than that, it’s available to everyone—not just a select (relatively small) few who can either afford it, produce work that’s gone into it, or write about it. The 2020 D&AD president Kate…
Kama Sutra A-Z was initially developed by illustrator Malika Favre in 2013 as an art project and exhibition. Seven years later she decided to gather this body of work and create a limited edition book co-published with Counter-Print. In the 56-page, hardback publication, the 26 letters of the alphabet are…
Taking place on the 18th and 19th November 2020, the eighth London edition of magCulture Live sees the event shift online. The two-day event special sees magazine goodness from some of the best magazine makers working today. The event has been split into two Zoom sessions, each with its own…
The Yorkshire City of Bradford has become the first local authority in the UK to commission a Riso-printed zine as it looks to support its creative and cultural workforce amidst the challenges faced by covid-19. The City Council’s cultural partnerships team – led by Nic Greenan – initiated a rapid…
This month’s issue of Posterzine presents an exclusive interview with Ermsy; a Paris-based artist known for his surreal re-imaginings of famous cartoon characters. We chat with him about how starting out as a graffiti artist has influenced his work, and the process of matchmaking his favourite cartoons. Ermsy’s work often…
In Perpetuum (Latin for “for ever”) is the latest way to crowdfund, support and bring new, exciting independent publications to life. You can back new projects by pre-ordering the publication, or submit your own project to become a fundraising campaign. With years of experience in the field, and with many…
Newspaper Club are excited to launch their brand new sample papers, designed to reignite your creativity and spark fresh ideas. If you’ve struggled to get inspired over the past few months, then look no further than this creative pick-me-up. Demonstrating how you can use use newsprint to stay connected and…