Magazines: August 2008 Archives

Kent "Dr. Evil" Brownridge Is Kicked Upstairs at Alpha Media

After only a year as CEO of Alpha MediaGroup, which publishes Blender and Maxim, Kent Brownridge, former CEO of Wenner Media from 1975-2006, has given up the title for the role of chairman. And from what we hear, it was not voluntary. Due to massive micro-managing, sinister sneers and numbers that have yet to dazzle owners Quadrangle Capital Partners, he was asked to step down from his everyday duties. Click here for more details.

New Favorite Magazine: FOAM

I'm afraid I'm a little late to the party on this one but Foam: International Photography Magazine based out of Amsterdam is simply amazing.  I was lucky enough to come across it at the NY Photo Fesitval in Dumbo--directed to it by my pal Ryan Mesina in the Real Simple Photo Department.  We were both instant fans.  Each specially themed issue feels like you've stumbled into a little photo gallery on a city street that is filled with gems the likes of which you haven't seen before.  … MORE

Have you seen Monocle?

Produced out of the UK by Tyler Brule of Wallpaper* fame, Monocle is a magazine aimed at the world traveler. Covering global affairs, business, culture and of course design it was recently mention to be one of the 30 most notable launches of the year. It has garnered attention for its use of matte paper and smaller trim size inside a luxury magazine.
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