So.
Two weeks ago, Miz In Cahoots and I were wandering around the Embarcadero, after a far-too-long hiatus from hanging out. Ice cream had been consumed, the bay had been viewed, and gossip had been swapped. Heading back to the subway station, I thought that life couldn’t possibly get any better.
I was wrong.
At Market and Steuart, I was stopped in my tracks by a Most Wonderful Place.
the work of Roman Madov and Angi Brzycki
Have you visited The Grand Newstand? Have you heard about this project? If not, you should, because it’s AMAZING.
Courtney contemplates the difficult question of “favorite zine”…
We met Courtney Riddle (one of the mistress-minds behind The Grand Newsstand kiosk) who explained to us that the newsstand stocked zines, small press editions, and the occasional artistic project (prints, broadsides, home wares) — housed in one of the vintage-ish newsstand kiosks lining Market Street. The two of us were immediately enchanted.
the work of Evah Fan…
If you’re looking for gift to give a budding zine maker or an inspired per-zine to read on your daily commute…
…this is your kind of kiosk!! It was wonderful to see a variety of artists I know and love hanging out right there on Market Street. In a city strapped for art space and DIY culture, it was such a joy to bask in the ambiance at the Newsstand.
the work of Awkward Ladies Club (just in time for Burning Man!!!)
So: what are you waiting for?!?! The Newsstand is (usually) open six days a week; check out their hours on tumblr. Stop by, support small press, and get an eyeful of this quintessentially San Francisco endeavour.
–JH
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