Good magazines are addictive — but unlike many addictions, magazines are good for you. We'd like to share some of the ones we've come across in our travels.

Prices quoted are in Australian dollars.

Slightly Foxed ... We have to thank the folks at Zembla for making us aware of this little gem. Slightly Foxed is a brilliant magazine full of book reviews. It's a publication for those "...who are interested in books that last rather than those that are simply fashionable". What an admirable idea. The writing is lively, the books varied and the publication small enough to carry in your bag. Look out for it on the web. You can subscribe or buy individual copies on their site. Four issues per annum 42.00 GBP posted to Australia. (.. Slightly Foxed website ..) ISSN: 1742-5794

Is Not Magazine ... Not sure that this one is still around but it was a good concept. To quote from their site: "Is Not Magazine is the work of five young Melburnians. It is independently published and has no advertisements. It is available for purchase full size only. It is cheap at the price. It is unique in all the world." It is plastered on walls throughout the city so that people can stop and read on their way to and fro. (..  ..) ISSN: 1833-3664

Zembla ... Zembla is no longer with us but it's worth looking out for copies in second hand bookshops or at garage sales. It was a London based literary magazine "...dedicated to having Fun With Words". A good looking and interesting mix of interviews, fiction, reviews, and collaborative projects. (.. Here's an interview with the editor. ..) ISSN: tba

IMPRINT ... The Print Council of Australia is dedicated to Australian printmedia: artist's books, digital art, paper art, printmaking. Their journal IMPRINT is published quarterly and includes previews, reviews, interviews and profiles of emerging artists. The Australia in Print section at the back lists events and has a brief summary of news from each State. Available by subscription or from Art Galleries. (.. Print Council of Australia ..) ISSN:

3x3 Magazine ... An interesting looking magazine dedicated to illustration with a commercial edge. Published in New York three times a year. Subscriptions are 69.00 USD per annum (approx. 25% discount for students). Available from the Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney and Metropolis Bookshop in Melbourne. (.. subscription form ..) ISSN:

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