On having a central text for all of the contributions to respond to, Alex says: “This process is fascinating because, while the responses are incredibly varied, the core themes of the text naturally weave through all of them.” This, therefore, creates a sort of footnote, and a sense of editorial harmony across the publication that is mirrored through its design. “Peg set such a rich foundation for this inaugural issue,” Alex expands. “[A.K’s] writing style is evocative and sensual, which we knew would inspire our contributors,” having been initially drawn to her via her latest book, The Glutton. “Initially, we considered using a classic, renowned piece of fiction, but we felt that might bring too many preconceptions to the responses.” Alex and George decided that the contemporary nature and originality of the journal was crucial to its founding.
This modernity is embodied in the intentional and meticulously restrained nature of its …