With newsstands usually providing the same old flip-through magazines, it's sometimes easy to forget that magazines as a medium offer a wide array of subjects discussed. Not everything is about fashion or music or sports; there is a great selection of alternative culture magazines that deliver a more pertinent message--messages that are more raw, realistic, and genuine. Like this is Hi-Fructose Magazine, whose website's subtitle is cleverly stated, "Under the Counter Culture."
Not only does the subtitle say better than us here at 95total what we are about, it is a thoughtful double entendre that really leads you to an ideal that the magazine carries. Hi-Fructose is, by their definition, "a critically acclaimed, under the counter culture art magazine founded by artists Annie Owens and Attaboy." The magazine "showcases an eclectic mix of underground artists, pop surrealists, emerging and rediscovered counter cultures, and awe inspiring spectacles from around the world." Hi-Fructose concerns itself with a corner of the art-world that needs and deserves to be delivered via a mass medium.
The newest issue has just been released. In the issue: "Paul Pope (cover), Chris Mars, Naoto Hattori, Xiaoqing Ding, KRK Ryden, Edwin Ushiro, Freek Drent, Kukula, KMNDZ, Brian Dettmer, Amy Casey, Jonathan Wayshak, Gregory Jacobsen, PeaP, Dave Cooper's Bent Show, designer vinyl, and much more!" Not that I expect anyone to know these artists (I don't), it's at least clear that there is certainly a variety. Unfortunately it may be hard to find, but you can buy an issue or subscribe through their website.
(Found via Boing Boing)
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Wednesday, April 2, 2008
"Under the Counter Culture": Hi-Fructose Magazine
Saturday, March 15, 2008
GOOD Magazine is honorable
95total likes societal contribution--and why not? The evolution of ecological and humanitarian norms as of late has spawned some honorable companies performing their social duty. GOOD Magazine is another to add to that growing list.
GOOD Magazine concerns itself with going green, creativity, and all things outside mainstream culture. A subscription costs $20 for 6 issues. The catch is, though, that all of that cash goes straight to the nonprofit of your choice. Very cool.
The magazine's mission statement:
"We see a growing number of people tied together not by age, career, background, or circumstance, but by a shared interest. This revolves around a passion for potential mixed with fierce pragmatism and creative engagement. We sum all this up as the sensibility of giving a damn. But to shorten it, let's call it GOOD. We're here to push this movement and cover its realization.While so much of today's media is taking up our space, dumbing us down, and impeding our productivity, GOOD exists to add value. Through a print magazine, feature and documentary films, original multimedia content and local events, GOOD is providing a platform for the ideas, people, and businesses that are driving change in the world."
A magazine for the "creative pragmatist". We know that's all of our readers, and so we thought we'd pass this along to you.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Animals Make the Best Logos.
Just in time for my wardrobe contemplation, Esquire has released The (New) Laws of Casual Style. It is the perfect companion to looking at my closet and figuring out what I should be deleting and what I should be adding. I don't think I'd go so far as to suggest printing out the list and reading it with the left eye while surveying your clothes with the right, but maybe just read over the list and keep it in mind. Strike that. Print it out and tape it to the inside of your closet door. Now thats an idea. Or do whatever you want. But, it is a good and amusing list.
I am partial to:
25. The only ribbed items a man should wear are socks and condoms, and he best not confuse the two.
34. Khaki is a color. Chinos are a pair of pants. Know the difference but feel free to use the terms interchangeably.
53. ...A cardigan works... FULL POST
