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[Jeremy]

I just want to qualify my vote. I am all for an APUG magazine, but I voted for the Steve Anchell option. I didn't realize this was a literal option, I just wanted to vote for an option where someone with periodical experience could make sure everything went relatively smoothly. After reading Aggie's post about her previous experiences (not to mention the contacts we've got here on the board) I think we should really go for it! I was setting aside $5/paycheck to pay for my Photovision subscription, but after hearing what has happened I may just funnel that cash towards my credit card bill (don't ever make the mistake of living off credit cards). I wouldn't mind doing the same thing to pay for my apug subscription--it's how I was able to purchase one of Michael Smith's wonderful books. I have technical experience in the graphic arts using not just photoshop, but also pagemaker and the newer--and MUCH better--Adobe InDesign.

The idea of lower cost portfolios from a number of the people on the board to help give the magazine some financial stability is great too! I would love to contribute to the magazine at large, though I don't know what I could contribute. Maybe we could do a small series on personal darkrooms and then I could do a small piece on the one I'm building (and will hopefully have built by the time the mag is up and running). I like the idea ofa paper magazine, but also understand the proponents of the .pdf idea as the overhead would be very small. Maybe the idea of laserprinting the magazine could be looked at for the first issue or two, until the logistics have all been worked out. I think this is a great idea and I'm a big magazine/book guy. I've saving up for my Black and White Photography subscription right now (it's $70/year over here in the US)--hey, that's where my Photovision money can go

sorry for the rambling, I wasn't too sure where I was going with this when I started typing

 

[glbeas]

Although I think the APUG magazine is a fantastic idea I think of all the work it would saddle Aggie with. I've spent most of my life working for newspapers or print shops and I know what a colossal investment in time and money any publication is. The magazine needs to be started by someone who is absolutely passionate about it or they will become disheartened rather quickly and find other avenues of expression. If Aggie wants to be that person I applaud her, but I'll not try to push anyone into it for humane reasons.
Aggie if you were to do this I'd recommend picking Steves brain clean for any thing that would help make the job easier or better. He probably has a good bit of networking in the industry you could make use of.
Of course if this project means you won't have time to make pictures then stay away from it!

 

[Sean]

Hi, all. I have been a bit scarce lately due to a hectic schedule (well, that's an understatement). Just for the record I will not stand in anyone's way when it comes to something like this. I find it all very exciting. Since I am so busy lately I can't contribute much right now, so would just be in a position to rubber stamp everything with my approval.

As for the 1st issue...

A while back I had an idea based on the Traveling Portfolio Project. That we publish an annual "APUG Portfolio". This could be an elegant publication similar to lenswork, showcasing the world's best in Traditional Photography. I imagine something done with class and over time becoming a highly anticipated event in the photography world. Something along the lines of 6-8 months of aquiring submissions, and several months of editing, then to the presses for high end reproduction.

It's just another suggestion. A way to test the waters and get our name on the news stands. Since it's an annual publication it can be sold for a decent price and maybe wrapped in plastic to prevent the look at it and leave it crowd...

 

[Aggie]

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[David A. Goldfarb]

Hey, that's great news, Aggie.

If there's anything I can do, you can count me in.