So brand new.

'being inbetween at twenteen' is the behind-the-scenes blog of twenteen 'zine.
twenteen 'zine is an accidental business proposal that got pushed through and is now in the hands of myself, an unorganised dreamer seemingly allergic to anything that may end successfully.
this blog is a virtual documentation of the trials and tribulations encountered in starting up a magazine when all the odds are far from favourable.



So I'm slouching towards the inevitable with about as much enthusiasm as a wet carrot. Having been on 'hiatus' from Twenteen for about a month, today, in the wake of a mojito hangover, my aching body decided enough is enough and it was high time I get back to business.

'Business' is kind of bullshit. The idea of selling comes about as naturally to me as ancient greek. This is why I will never be rich. That, and I'm terribly lazy. But enough bigging myself up, I've got work to do.

The first issue of 'Twenteen' came out reasonably smoothly in April. Distribution has been a bit slack. Apparently boxes and boxes of magazines under the stairs at my flat don't distribute themselves.

You can get a copy by emailing naida@twenteenzine.co.uk OR you can have a read through the online version HERE-> http://twenteenzine.co.uk/

Work commences for Issue 2 with a 15 minute photobooth shoot with an iced ring donut, hence the above photo. I'm still in my pyjamas. Today is going to be a good day.


EXCITING THINGS IN ISSUE TWO

-The Voyeurist.
Recently formed London band 'The Voyeurist' give Twenteen an exclusive interview about life, music, passion and a whole bunch of stuff.

In the mean-time check them out here -> http://www.myspace.com/thevoyeurist

-The Shoot
Staged at the Arthur&Albert studio in Shoreditch, Twenteen tackles the theme 'Taboo' with clothes from Vintage for Sale and Mint Siren featuring fourties glamour and woolen nipple tassles. Yes, woolen nipple tassles ( Courtesy of Lisa Price Art.) You'll all be wearing them soon.
Find Lisa's art here -> http://www.lisapriceart.co.uk

Check the twenteen facebook for some behind the scenes shots and a comprehensive list of those involved.

-The Feature
'Where is home?'- Second generation syndrome. A mini investigation into what it means to be a second generation immigrant in Britain, the effect it has and the gaps it leaves.

If you have an opinion on the matter that you'd like to voice, or would like to contribute in any way to this feature, please email naida@twenteenzine.co.uk


Anyway, I have a donut to finish, emails to send and articles to research .

AS EVER, I NEED THE SUPPORT OF FELLOW WRITERS, ARTISTS, DESIGNERS, ILLUSTRATORS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, JOURNALISTS, RETAILERS, SMALL BUSINESSES, LARGE BUSINESSES, MUSICIANS, POETS, STYLISTS, WOODY ALLEN ENTHUSIASTS.
ALL AGES,RACES, FACES, SHAPES, SIZES, ORIENTATIONS, INCLINATIONS AND EYE COLOURS ACCEPTED. JUST PITCH ME AN IDEA FOR AN ARTICLE/ SHOOT/ FEATURE/ INTERVIEW/ ANYTHING, AND YOU MIGHT JUST FIND YOURSELF IN THE NEXT ISSUE.

Laters alligators! xxxx

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