Print is very important because I think there is nothing like the tactile sense of picking up a magazine.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
The printing press is either the greatest blessing or the greatest curse of modern times, sometimes one forgets which it is.
The printing press did something really big for the world when everyone could get books in their hands and read.
I have always liked the idea of going to print because a big part of what we are about is to disseminate knowledge throughout the world and not just to people who have broadband.
I admit that I am hopelessly hooked on the printed newspaper. I love turning the pages and the serendipity of stumbling across a piece of irresistible information or a photograph that I wasn't necessarily intending to read.
Unlike sitting at a computer screen, printing is very direct and hands-on.
The printed newspaper is a powerful showcase for news, opinion and advertising.
I read on my iPad. But honestly, I prefer print.
A magazine is simply a device to induce people to read advertising.
For me the printing process is part of the magic of photography. It's that magic that can be exciting, disappointing, rewarding and frustrating all in the same few moments in the darkroom.
People want to download publications quickly and read them without cruft. Publications that started in print carry too much baggage and usually have awful apps. 'The Magazine' was designed from the start to be streamlined, natively digital, and respectful of readers' time and attention.