ATC Quarterly

Carmi mentioned a week ago Monday that she’d received her subscription to ATC Quarterly and by a strange coincidence I’d just ordered mine right before I read her blog. Cori had had shown me a copy the day before, and while I’d been thinking of subscribing for ages, this look-see convinced me to get moving.
There are three things I really like about this publication. First and foremost, the editors—Ronna Mogelon and Susan Valyi—have put together a very interesting zine. I’ve got nothing against reading about new techniques, but I tend to avoid magazines that are instruction-heavy. What I’m really interested in is the creative process: how artists think and work, what led them to pursue their particular art form, what inspires them and so on. There is plenty of this in ATC Quarterly, so it’s right up my ally.
The second thing I like is how well the zine is designed. This is something I always notice and appreciate. You can tell a lot of thought went into putting this zine together. I especially like the landscape format, which is perfect for showcasing ATCs, and the whole effect is aesthetically pleasing.
This leads me to my third point: holdability. I don’t think holdability is actually a word, but when a publication is comfortable to read, I always seem to enjoy it more. If you’re interested doing ATCs, or just want to read about fascinating people and their art, this is the zine for you.