VNA Magazine

[Macdeee]

I have been on this forum for quite a while now but have only just got the balls to mention this. I just wanted to see what you guys think of my venture. I photograph and print a "Photozine" of graffiti and street called Very Nearly Almost (VNA)

It kinda looks like this...





Been doing it for a year now and its in its third issue. Just documenting any kind of street art I come across before it gets buffed.

The website... www.verynearlyalmost.com

Any comments gratefully recieved. Thanks.

[Simococo]

Hi macdee. Do you publish the names of the artists too?

[Daniel Silk]

I have had a couple of these magazine and they are very good! ;D +Respect to Macdeee ;D

[funster]

I really like it!! You don't get any street art where I live so having photo's is as close as I get. +1 to you for also getting to the 3rd issue before letting us know rather than the standard 'bragging' about what you think you might one day do somewhen in the future that seems more the norm on here

[motor]

I have 2nd issue and I love it.
Didn't know it is you behind this.
I wish there is more stuff like you are doing dedicated to proper street art on the streets.
Well Done!
+

[Macdeee]

Have not so far... Because I include photos of work by artists that I have never heard of, as well as established artists.

[Simococo]

Still great without the references

[simongoff]

Looking good, just ordered.

[Macdeee]

Thanks alot everyone... The support has been amazing and I hope to continue with it as its kind of an addiction of mine documenting the London scene.

It started life as a photocopied zine that was given away (At Stolen Space, Santa's ghetto etc) but has since been printed to get more colour and a better quality of printing.

Its also available to buy at Stolen Space in London, Wonderful Workshop in Bristol and Magma in Manchester as well as other galleries and shops in London.

Thanks again.

[Strange Al]

Nice work. I've ordered a copy too!

[Macdeee]

Thanks for ordering those that have.... I really appreciate it.

I will chuck in a bunch of stickers with your order too.

Let me know what you think of it.

[Copyright]

already got one, im in it. =D

[misnomer]

looks interesting, I'll check it out next time I'm down stolenspace way...

from your site looks like you still shoot on film, I thought pretty much everyone shot digital these days - must get expensive

you might consider on-line (highlights?) of the sold out issues as a pdf download?

[insite]

As someone who enjoys pointing a camera at graff I've got to say you've got some excellent work there. It's always nice to see well thought out composed shots, keep it up.

[guest2]

Do you do yearly subscriptions??? Good work

[jfury]

just ordered one...looks good....Nice an easy with Paypal aswell +1

[closeencounters]

great idea macdeee, just ordered one for a better look! you should take it on the road and document cities around the world - would make a great holiday and you could unearth some real gems along the way!!

[Deleted]

This looks like a great zine! How do i go about getting a subscription? I'm in the states however so maybe a bit too expensive inclusive of shipping

[rats]

Do you only publish your own pics?
i have a couple of photos of graffiti i took whilst in Soho, NYC that are totally cool. if you like i can send `em to ya??

[numusic]

great job mac... looks like a proper labour of love ! hope it grows and grows for you. Great mag.

[Macdeee]

Thanks for all the great feedback.... To answer some questions... I dont do a subscription as of yet, im still trying to get it off the ground. The next issue will launch in a month or so and then I might get a better website together with a mailing list and a better online shop. I dont make any money out of this, i have a regular design job and just work on this in the evenings... As Nu said, its a labour of love.

I am posting to the USA if you buy using the "including international postage" button. But it will also be available through Peel magazine and there website GorrillaMart in the US.

The last three issues I have been using only my own imagas but have since been sent some great contributions that will be in the next issue. So if you want to contribute any images please drop me an email or PM.

Oh yeah and the first two issues were all done on film. I now shoot alot with a digital camera but still some on film.... I just love the look of the borders you can get by printing your own stuff.

Thanks again.

[Jef Aerosol]

I've just ordered a copy !

[notitle]

great work. ordered.

[teatwosugars]

Just ordered mine as well!

Great idea Mac. Will definitely give you some feedback when it arrives.

[Dellboyy]

Looks great, just ordered mine! Shame the first two are sold out!

[motor]

Did I just recieved a copy of VNA?
;D

+
MacD

[jfury]

I ordered it yesterday (weds) at 16:11 and it was delivered this morning (Thurs) in the post....now thats top notch service and a great zine +1 from me....cheers

[mcnuts]

just ordered. lookin fwd to getting mine...

[rats]

just received the mag-zine and stickers,, thx ...it all looks great....

[Grafter]

Recieved mine today....
Really good......and I nearly crashed the cab when I saw one of mine on the same page as a Faile....

You made my day.......Thanks