The Modern Magazine

From printing issues on plywood to iPad apps, Jeremy Leslie of magCulture covers innovative design in the last decade of periodical publishing

London-based graphic designer and founder of magCulture, an editorial design consultancy and an equally-informative magazine design blog, Jeremy Leslie is channeling 25 years of experience into his newest book, “The Modern Magazine: Visual Journalism in the Digital Era,” published by Laurence King. “I realized that for most readers, magazines were temporary items,” explains Leslie, on his affection for the glossy periodical. “Most people buy, read, …

Interaction of Color App

Josef Albers' influential book on color reimagined for the iPad

In 1963, Yale University Press published a book that would change the way people approached color. Now, in partnership with The Josef and Anni Albers Foundation and developed by award-winning design and technology firm Potion, Josef Albers’ “Interaction of Color” returns—as an interactive iPad application. This is no reissue, it’s an imaginative exploration on balance, partnering and emotion—with surprises in tow. 50 years after its …

Levi’s 501 Interpretations

A unique look at the many ways to wear denim's most legendary style

No matter your preference for denim—be it raw selvedge or dad jeans—it’s impossible to ignore the classics. And nobody knows this better than Levi’s. To celebrate the 140th anniversary of the 501 jeans—which made their debut in 1873—Levi’s will release a limited edition book filled with images of fans and cultural figures, demonstrating 501 different ways to wear a pair of the iconic pants. Available …