Space Squid is an Austin, Texas-based sci-fi and humor magazine that is really raising the bar when it comes to original publishing practices. For their ninth issue, Space Squid published a digital edition, as well as 15 clay-tablet editions.
Implications - Before the Internet, there was print publication. And before the printing press, there was cave drawings and clay-tablets. But the influence of what seems like an extinct and archaic medium on modern writing is undeniable, and Space Squid is celebrating this influence in their ninth issue.
They are attempting to fight back against the high price of publishing on paper with their clay-tablet mags. Fred Flinstone will definitely be pleased.
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Space Squid's Ninth Issue is Available in Digital or Clay-Tablet Form
Trend Themes
1. Digital Publishing - Space Squid's use of a digital edition for their magazine highlights the trend towards online publishing.
2. Niche Magazines - The success of Space Squid shows that there is a trend towards niche magazines catering to specific interests and genres.
3. Innovative Printing Methods - The use of clay tablets by Space Squid suggests a trend towards exploring innovative printing methods for publication.
Industry Implications
1. Publishing - The publishing industry can explore the opportunity of digital publishing to reach a wider audience and reduce costs.
2. Magazine Industry - The success of niche magazines like Space Squid opens up opportunities for growth and innovation in the magazine industry.
3. Printing Industry - Innovative printing methods, such as the use of unconventional materials like clay tablets, present disruptive innovation opportunities for the printing industry.