Giant Robot Store and GR2 News
Reading about the Independent Press Association – Indy Press demise. These folks were our distributors as well, and if you’re into GR magazine, then here’s where the magazine is at. Some of you have asked what effect it’s taken on us. Well… read these and get through it. You’ll read about what other publishers have been talking about. There’s great dialogue going on, and it’s heartbreaking at times, and infuriating in others. I’m guilty as the rest of the “robot lounge” and many others. While I laugh at the latest toy from Japan, or youtube video, the magazine distribution looms in hell. GR magazine will always be fine. We’ll publish it on newsprint for 1000 people if we have to. We’ll make it work, but when things like this happen, it’s just bad all around. Here’s some places to get acquainted with what’s been going on: (I do wish it took root in the GR lounge, but… no way that could happen, it’s too serious.) Any comments or questions are greatly appreciated. Other mag Punk Planet Indypendent mashdownbabylon
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Deanne Cheuk has an art show in Tokyo. If you’re there, you should go say hi! She’s awesome.
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Who goes to Famima? On a recent trip to Famima, I walk in and see a shop that looks neat and organized. (I’ve been before, but this is an update)… Fashion magazines that are boring, you can get them anywhere. Mostly American stuff that’s supposed to be a ready to eat section that can’t beat most markets, and other goods like drinks, stuff you need for the house like $3 paper towels, and a few Japanese drinks and even stationery. So why am I writing about it? Basically, why go there? What makes this better than 7-11? What are you getting out of the “premium experience?” I’m not sure what’s special, except the “buns” or bao. That’s really good, but other than that? I highly doubt Famima is working, but if it is, then I’ll be shocked. Do any of you go to Famima regularly?
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What’s wrong or right with this pic? That’s the finger of _ _ _ e _ from Intertrend. (name removed by UFOs)
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Here’s my print for the printed matter show at GRSF. We have them online too here.Eventually, it’ll just be for sale on the site or something… This isn’t the clearest shot since i see the glass reflecting on the print, but it’s cool. This was in Harajuku – the crazy street that leads to Harajuku station.
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