This was a shock. Studio was saddened to hear the news of the closure of Grafik magazine. And in this era for instant communication, I feel the last to know.
Discreetly announced in late June, (I stumbled upon the news on the Process Journal web site) Grafik's publisher had gone into liquidation. Previously funded and published by its editors, Grafik had been recently bought by an ambitious private investor with desire for rapid growth. All looked to be rosy, especially as their last issue was devoted to their successful Grafik awards.
I've enjoyed it ever since its days as Graphics International. It re-launched itself as Grafik in 2003, and continued to be the champion of small design studios and individual designers – each issue richly designed and printed to a high standard. Sometimes more arty than industry leader Creative Review but unmistakably passionate about graphic design and its practitioners.
I do hope it returns in the future, but as yet there is no news regarding it being saved. Like other well loved magazines, such as The Face, it will be missed. Below, is the front cover of what would have been the latest issue.
Please raise a Mad Men glass of whiskey and toast a fine magazine. Grafik – rest in print.
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