Elsie Magazine – your chance to own a piece of history
- Chris Barrow
- Nov 20, 2018
- 1 min read
I’m frequently contacted by people who have products and services of relevance to my clients. For over 20+ years I have maintained a policy that I do not accept introducers fees or commissions – I simply broadcast and comment on good ideas.
This morning’s post isn’t about business or dentistry – its about creativity.
Les Jones is one of the most creative people I’ve ever met – every former issue of Elsie Magazine has been an immediate purchase and now they occupy pride of place in The Bunker.
Les is now crowdfunding the creation of the first Elsie “annual” and I’m already signed in as a supporter. I have no idea what the pages of this latest publication will contain but I know that it will exercise and entertain parts of my brain that don’t get out to play often enough. (I also think it will become a collector’s item). The 2:38 video embedded here is worthy of your attention.
I’m in – both feet.
I suggest that if you are looking for a completely original gift for yourself and/or significant others in your personal or professional life – that you consider the same.
Here’s the link:
Magazine-history pieces make me compare nostalgia with present-day reader experience, because a familiar name still depends on subscription access, delivery timing, content quality, and how readers describe value. When I looked at publication habits, readers digest reviews provided customer comments about print delivery, digital access, renewal expectations, gift subscriptions, article variety, and overall reading experience. I like seeing whether longtime readers mention the same strengths over time or focus on practical subscription details. For magazines, customer reviews help me understand the difference between a publication’s reputation and the way people use it now. That feels especially useful when the product is tied to habit, memory, and regular reading.