Mag Culture: New Magazine Design

by Jeremy Leslie

magCulture explores the very latest trends and creative design styles in contemporary magazines from around the world. Its scope ranges from mass marketed to experimental titles and includes 'Dazed & Confused' (UK), 'Eat' (Japan), 'Sony Style' (US) and 'Domus' (Italy). After Jeremy Leslie’s introductory overview of the state of magazines, five illustrated essays follow all written by prominent figures in the field, focusing on consumer magazines, supplements, independent ‘microzines’ and webzines. The main section is made up of examples of over 100 innovative international magazines, starting with front covers, moving through contents pages and navigation to the features pages. Short interviews, essays and comment pieces focus on key themes such as logo design, Japanese magazines, French fashion magazines and branding.

176 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

About the author

Jeremy cooked fries at McDonald’s, manned an ice cream stall, and watched over a Lucozade bottling machine before studying graphic design at the London College of Communication. On graduating, he ran his own design studio working for publications including Blitz magazine and the Guardian, and creating posters for arts organizations such as the ICA and The Young Vic.

Three years as art director at Time Out in London followed before Jeremy became Group Creative Director at John Brown Citrus Publishing. Here he oversees the design of over 50 magazines and publishing projects for clients ranging from BSkyB and Waitrose to Virgin Atlantic. He is the author of five books about graphic design and writes regularly for the design press.

Jeremy lives in London with his wife and two sons, both of whom will love Pick Me Up. They will.

Reviews

[Alvis · Rating 4 out of 5]

inspiring showcase of magazines and with detail description