Krass Journal

The new Adelaide-based independent publication isn't afraid to dig into art, culture and politics for the ravenous reader

It takes sass and guts to stand out among the plethora of newly founded independent print publications crowding the scene these days. Catching us by its name and hooking us in with its content, the Adelaide, Australia-based KRASS Journal describes itself as “independent, ambitious, gracefully impolite” and aims to be a platform for diverse discussion. The bi-annual publication was co-founded by Sanja Grozdanic and Tess …

Stipla Magazine

Pushing the boundaries of digital publishing, this new interactive iPad app brings powerful stories of people around the world to life

Instead of trying to configure print or website content to fit onto iPad screen, a team in London decided to take advantage of the tablet’s capabilities and employ it as a unique medium for sharing stories. Stipla is a new iPad magazine that combines writing with panoramic photographs, video shorts, animations, interactive maps and more digital “extras” to bring the focus of their stories to …

Riposte Magazine

A creative publication celebrating smart women making the world a more interesting place

A women’s magazine void of celebrities, fashion or housekeeping tips is harder to find than a taxi in downtown New York City on a pouring Saturday night. Aiming to change the status quo is the new biannual Riposte Magazine, which launched last Wednesday in London. The word “riposte” means to give a quick response to something (it’s also a term that fencers use to describe …