For all of the societal benefits afforded by the age of connectivity, much has been written (in this publication and elsewhere) about the detriments—the misinformation, the polarization and the isolation that the constant deluge of content, algorithmically tailored for individual users and delivered in a customized feed, can somewhat ironically foment. But as readers have largely shifted much of their media diet from the printed page to the digital screen, many magazine publishers see an opportunity for their print products to serve as both a relaxing escape from the flood of information online and a complement to it, taking lessons in design and UX from one medium and applying them to the other. "In a weird way, print has become more important by virtue of the fragmentation of the attention economy," says Chris Lehmann, editor of The New Republic. Here, we look at three very different magazines that have each made significant changes to the aesthetics of their print editions in an effort to make them more engaging and, perhaps more importantly, to make the case for their continued vitality in the years to come. Getting the most out of limited resources Only the fourth editor-in-chief in San Diego magazine's 72-year history, Erin Meanley Glenny previously implemented a redesign of the magazine at the start of 2017, but says her relatively small team had wanted to undertake another one for at least a year, setting January 2020 as a target. "It’s hard because you’re not... Continue reading at 'Folio Magazine'
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Critic Michael Dirda picks illustrated books that won’t just sit on your coffee table. Continue reading at The Washington Post
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For all of the societal benefits afforded by the age of connectivity, much has been written (in this publication and elsewhere) about the detriments—the misinformation, the polarization and the isolation that the constant deluge of content, algorithmically tailored for individual users and... Continue reading at Folio Magazine
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Online photo printing has disrupted the photography business, and now you can create your own custom photo book that will look at home on any coffee table. Before, you’d have to bring your film or SD card to a studio to turn your photos into a professional-looking photo book. But now you can... Continue reading at PC World
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Invoices totalling hundreds of dollars sit in a pile on Laura Nicholas-Grieve's coffee table, bills which tell the story of the not-so-hidden costs of becoming an author in New Zealand. Continue reading at Stuff
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The era of the living room computer finally has its last—and maybe most important—piece: Lapboards. Razer’s Turret finally shipped in late April and today Corsair announced that its competing Lapdog ($120 on Newegg) is available for purchase.It’s been a long time coming. We’ve been seeing... Continue reading at PC World
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The Library A World History James W.P. Campbell and Will Pryce University of Chicago Press, $75 Sneak inside 85 of the world's greatest libraries in 21 countries, from the National Library of China to the Altenburg Abbey in Austria. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
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