Here's a little bargain to help me clear some space on the shelf for the incoming issue:
Four copies of BLAG (03, 05, 06, and 07) with shipping anywhere in the world for £80 (around $110). NB. 01, 02, and 04 are already sold out.
https://shop.bl.ag/products/blag-back-issues-bundle
I've only got enough in stock for seven bundles, so grab them while you can.
You've got mail! It's collection day at the printer for the latest instalment of our adventures in sign painting with BLAG. Issue 08 will start landing with subscribers in January: https://bl.ag/join.
I guess that makes it proof reading day: BLAG 08 incoming.
Check out the previous seven at https://bl.ag/backissues
#BLAG #BetterLetters #Magazines #SignPainting #Signwriting #Lettering
Regular readers/followers will recognise the photo above from the cover of BLAG 02 (https://bl.ag/02).
This was one of the features in that issue (Winter 2022), which is no longer available in print, but can be read digitally on the back issues page of the website:
I should add that the vast majority of products in my online shop are not affected by this; just the two or three books/back issues that I ship personally from Spain.
I've updated all my shipping options and, as a little incentive to fediverse folk to go buy something, this link will apply a 10% discount on all publications until this time next week.
https://shop.bl.ag/discount/FV10
Alternatively use the code FV10.
Steven Heller got his latest BLAG / IOAFS:
https://www.printmag.com/daily-heller/the-daily-heller-a-sign-that-handmade-signs-are-not-obsolete/
Previously featured here: https://www.printmag.com/daily-heller/the-daily-heller-more-signs-more-lettering/
And a periodic reminder that I have an online shop with four different back issues of BLAG (Better Letters Magazine) available in addition to lots of cool books about sign painting, signs, and lettering.
PS. Members get a 10% discount in the shop, so sign up if you're going to have a little spree 😊
Natalie also took a series of portraits of guests at the event, including this one of yours truly with BLAG 07 (https://bl.ag/07/) in hand 😍
Check out the others from the series at the end of this post: https://bl.ag/letterheads-50-28-days-later/.
#SamRoberts #BLAG #BetterLetters #Magazine #PrintIsntDead #Portrait #Photography
Blagging it for Letterheads 50 at the American Sign Museum last month.
A full report from this historic event should follow this week, but in the meantime, thank you Yao Yao for this photo of me at my booth.
PS. BLAG back issues here: https://bl.ag/backissues
Ok, I've made my ancient Jekyll blog look less like a dumpster fire. Now to add some more "content"
Lettering and sign painting fans: happening right now, hop into @blag Meet 05, the all-day marathon of talks, interviews, and studio tours https://bl.ag/meet/
I’ll be on a bit later talking about Michael Doret and his new book published by @letterformarchive.
Working through the annual BLAG reader survey, and enjoyed this typo!
You'll see above it the comment, "It's getting better and better! Volume 4 is GREAT!!"
If you want to get hold of BLAG 04 (https://bl.ag/04), then mastodon followers get a special introductory rate at https://bl.ag/md20. It's in your whorescope!
BLAG Meet: Inside Issue 04 is set to be a marathon with 18 sessions across 11 hours on Saturday, 2 March.
Visit https://bl.ag/meet for details of this online event.
It's all offered free of charge to broaden access, but for those that can, a suggested $10 contribution to the running costs is appreciated: https://bl.ag/tip.
Please #Boost to help reach more people that might like to indulge in these adventures in sign painting.
@thomasdahm The programme for BLAG Meet: Inside Issue 04 is nearly finalised, with a host of sign painting and lettering themed sessions.
It's happening on Saturday, 2 March, and details of this free online event can be found here: https://bl.ag/meet.
For the next week I've made some of the most popular member-only articles at bl.ag online free to email subscribers.
And there's still time to join BLAG and get Issues 03 and 04 shipped right away: https://bl.ag/ultimate24
The Basics of Letter Shades: Left, Right, Up and Down
https://bl.ag/the-basics-of-letter-shades-left-right-up-and-down/
An Introduction to Quick Showcard Lettering, Norwegian Style
https://bl.ag/an-introduction-to-quick-showcard-lettering-norwegian-style/
Signpainters Don't Read Signs by Syl Ehr
https://bl.ag/sign-painters-dont-read-signs-by-syl-ehr/
New at bl.ag online: 'Bonus Material from BLAG 04'
https://bl.ag/bonus-material-from-blag-04/
If you aren't already a member, then this special offer gives a year's membership, including BLAG 04 and BLAG 03, for just $95: https://bl.ag/ultimate24. You'll also get BLAG 05 in the summer, but the offer is only valid this month.
Pictured is a detail of The Godfather poster by C.A. Wisely for Deadly Prey Gallery, which is profiled in one of the the main features in BLAG 04.
What's Inside Issue 04 of BLAG (Better Letters Magazine)?
https://bl.ag/whats-inside-issue-04-of-blag-better-letters-magazine/
Between the covers of the adventures in sign painting in BLAG 04.
A man and his BLAG. Thank you Edgar Gonzalez for these photos of me with the latest issue of the magazine—if it doesn't work out in the publishing game, there's always modelling I guess!
If you want a look inside BLAG 04, then tomorrow's free email will have the deep dive: https://bl.ag/join.
Also, this month I'm offering 20% off the regular annual membership, with BLAG 04 and BLAG 03 as your first delivery: https://bl.ag/ultimate24.
