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  • Layouts I Love 76 • Anime Herald #2

    Anime Herald is, according to them, the first new anime magazine to launch since 2007. I covered their first issue in print, I’m reading this one digitally. A big launch issue? Obviously a big deal. Issue 2? Now it’s a magazine. I like the details of dirt and grain in the backgrounds of the VHS…

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  • Layouts I Love 74 • Video Games & Computer Entertainment, Dec 1990

    I picked this one up at A&C Games. They often have stacks of old gaming mags there. I recommend it. This is about as cheap as nostalgia gets these days. Something I want to highlight about game magazines was they would show the entire level of a platformer and guide the reader through it. For…

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  • Layouts I Love 73 • Wizard, Jan 2000

    The review highlights a unique issue of NewType magazine, featuring a cover story with an extensive 30-page section of interviews and art. Additionally, it includes a manga chapter with different paper stock. The reviewer, a Ranma 1/2 fan, appreciates the detailed director interview and the inclusion of fan art, reminiscent of past favorites.

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  • Layouts I Love 72 • NewType, December 2024

    The review highlights a unique issue of NewType magazine, featuring a cover story with an extensive 30-page section of interviews and art. Additionally, it includes a manga chapter with different paper stock. The reviewer, a Ranma 1/2 fan, appreciates the detailed director interview and the inclusion of fan art, reminiscent of past favorites.

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  • Layouts I Love 71 • If You Liked Nirvanna The Band the show the movie you’ll like…

    The post highlights the comic “100 Boyfriends” by Batcities, praising its vibrant and punk imagery. The author appreciates the artistic process described at the end, detailing techniques like sketching and scanning. Additionally, a nod to an Ace Attorney reference adds a fun element to the review.

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  • Toronto FM Radio Stations in 2026

    See also: Internet Radio Stations I Like, How I Streamed and Selected Music in 2022 In 2026, access to music is not a problem. For somewhere between free and thirty bucks a month, you can have ad-free access to every song in history from several big streaming services offered by huge tech companies. And all…

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  • Layouts I Love 70 • 100 Boyfriends

    The post highlights the comic “100 Boyfriends” by Batcities, praising its vibrant and punk imagery. The author appreciates the artistic process described at the end, detailing techniques like sketching and scanning. Additionally, a nod to an Ace Attorney reference adds a fun element to the review.

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  • Layouts I Love 69 • Sorry #1

    The 69th publication of this series is its first number 1 issue, celebrated for contributing to Toronto’s print renaissance. The magazine, reflecting the author’s two-decade connection to the city, features unique layouts for each article, allowing for creative expression without a strict formula, showcasing total freedom in design.

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  • Greg Smith’s typographic chapbooks from Blind Pig Press showcase exquisite craftsmanship and thoughtful design. His dedication stems from a childhood passion for letterforms, influencing his writing and book design. These hand-bound chapbooks merge technical skill, aesthetics, and philosophy, making them a delightful experience for readers. Available for purchase online.

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  • Layouts I Love 67 • Greg Smith Zines

    Greg Smith’s typographic chapbooks from Blind Pig Press showcase exquisite craftsmanship and thoughtful design. His dedication stems from a childhood passion for letterforms, influencing his writing and book design. These hand-bound chapbooks merge technical skill, aesthetics, and philosophy, making them a delightful experience for readers. Available for purchase online.

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