Esopus
I picked up my first issue of the arts magazine Esopus a couple of years ago. It is published twice a year by the Esopus Foundation, a non-profit organization that believes in providing a non-commercial space for creative people. I like this magazine for a few reasons:
First, no advertisements. Need I say more? It seems like every other page of your typical arts magazine has an ad or a promotion. For me, it breaks the experience.
Second, the format. The variety of paper textures, layouts, and content inserts makes each issue feel like a handmade creation compiled just for you - oh, and it comes with a CD, as well.
Third, the price. At $14.00/issue, I regard Esopus as the Visionaire for The Rest of Us (who can't fork over the $250/issue, for that wonderful publication ). SInce it's priced well below its production costs, the foundation does rely on donations from organizations and individuals to help sustain its efforts.
Anyway, grab a copy and see for yourself.
