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The European Review of Books is an impressive, new 254-page magazine of culture and ideas published from Amsterdam. One of its founders, Sander Pleij, discusses the concept for the new launch and explains its uncut pages as he looks ahead at his working week.

The first issue of Open Spaces made an immediate impression, bringing together travel and art in a celebration of land art. As issue two arrives, addressing the links between the past and the future in the context of our land, founder Yara Akkari talks us through the influences and ideas behind her impressive, thoughtful magazine.

New launch Disco Pogo is the latest magazine to confound the idea that the music mag is a fading genre. Launched by the duo behind 90’s dance music/club culture mag Jockey Slut, it continues where that left off in 2004, covering old and new dance music. We hear from co-founder Paul Benney about his working week, his influences, and the origins of the new mag.

Boardgaming magazine Senet is a perfect example of an indie mag reinventing a genre of publishing. Launched by writer/editor Dan Jolin and art director James Hunter in early 200, it combines expertise with strong design. Dan talks to us about his interest in boardgames and how Senet offers a different take on the subject.

The crafts market has long been a staple of magazine publishing, but Pom Pom is a rare example that cleverly fuses the special interest world of knitting and crocheting with the design-consciousness of the indie mag. As the team celebrate their 10th anniversary, we meet co-founders Lydia Gluck and Meghan Fernandes.

Alastair McKimm has spent most of career as part of the team at i-D, and is now the magazine’s Editor-in-chief. He also works with many of the world’s leading fashion brands, and recently oversaw i-D’s 40th anniversary celebrations. He shares his week and inspirations as the 368th issue of the mag is published.