It’s been a crazy week for us! We’ve been busy trying to get Issue No. 9 out the door, and our two-year anniversary celebration was held last night at Zinc Details. Now that it’s finally Friday, I’m looking forward to relaxing a bit and going through the many books that have been piling up by my fireplace. One of the tomes I’m most excited about is John Robshaw Prints: Textiles, Block Printing, Global Inspiration, and Interiors.
I am a big fan of Robshaw’s work; my bedroom, which features several of his patterns, is evidence of this. The book includes not only photos of his designs in various home settings, but also the block-printing process that is involved in creating his line. Writes Robshaw: “I aim for a fusion of the techniques that have been used for centuries with a modern sensibility and my own taste in patterns, forms, and rhythms that I think will impact the final design.” The large format of the book allows readers to see the details in the blocks that are hand-carved, the printing of the patterns, and much more. (Warning: The images from Robshaw’s travels may give you a serious case of wanderlust!)
I have a feeling that John Robshaw Prints will be taking up residency on my coffee table for a while.
In celebration of our two-year anniversary, we’re giving away two sets of back issues that include Issues No. 1 through 8 (Fall 2010 through Summer 2012). Our first and second issues are completely sold out, so this is a rare opportunity to get your hands on them. We’re digging into our own personal stash for this giveaway!
To enter for a chance to win, follow ”anthologymag” on Instagram by next Friday, October 26, AND post a photo of a favorite spot in your home on Instagram with the caption: “Favorite spot in my home for @anthologymag #Anthologyturns2”. (See complete rules here.)
Please note: Anthology can only see submissions from Instagram account holders whose profiles and photos are public. To set your profile to public, log on to your Instagram account, tap the profile icon, and scroll to the “Privacy” section, under “Photos are private” toggle to “Off”.
And don’t forget! If you’re in the Bay Area, come out and celebrate with us tonight at Zinc Details! Along with Radio Silence Magazine and Chronicle Books, we’ll be there from 6-8pm. The evening will include a panel discussion about print publishing, as well as snacks, drinks, and goodie bags to the first 25 people to arrive.
by kate on October 17, 2012
There are some achingly gorgeous homes in Issue No. 9, and it’s almost impossible not to feel a bit of interior envy. There is one home however—the Soho loft of Michele Varian and Brad Roberts—that has an effortlessly chic style you might actually be able to recreate. Designer Michele Varian has a wonderful boutique on Howard Street in Soho, which she stocks with her own designs as well as the type of one-of-a-kind pieces you would see in her home: dramatic, textural, each with its own story to tell. The stunning plume wallpaper (above) is available, as well as rich silk pillows, embroidered feather table linens, unique jewelry, and more. If you ever find yourselves in NYC, I recommend a visit to Michele’s shop; fortunately, much of the merchandise is also available online.
We just can’t release a new issue of Anthology without putting together a trailer! So today, we’re pleased to present to you a clip created by Remilla Ty that highlights some of the stories in Issue No. 9 (which is due out soon!).
P.S. Did you check out the online preview for Issue No. 9?
Good news! Issue No. 9 has arrived from the printers and we’re getting ready to release it. It should start arriving in subscribers’ mailboxes and on store shelves soon. (Please note that the delivery time to subscribers does vary from city to city.) In the meantime, you can get a little sneak peek of Issue No. 9 with our online preview; it provides just a sampling of the content that you’ll find in the music-themed issue. We hope you enjoy it!
{Photographs by Thayer Allyson Gowdy, Kelly Ishikawa, Seth Smoot, Emily Anderson, and JUCO}
