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paulanderson
Occasionally Whispers
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 Posted - 30/06/2012 : 11:43:18
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| Sad to learn that the August issue of The Word will be the last one. I wasn't a regular subscriber but when I have read an issue it has always proved to be more than a run-of-the mill rock music magazine. |
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allnewimprovedmindcandy
Frequently Whispers
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Posted - 30/06/2012 : 23:26:22
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Hi Paul,
I've been taking 'The Word' regularly for a few years and value the quality and breadth of the writing whether it be an interview or a newly released book or record.
I wonder if this is the end of the road for Devid Hepworth and/or Mark Ellen as far as a music/arts magazine publishing is concerned?
A great shame though I had an inkling something was not entirely right when the last two issues were nearly two weeks late. not a good portent. |
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allnewimprovedmindcandy
Frequently Whispers
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Posted - 30/06/2012 : 23:47:05
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David Hepworth website confirmation...........
We regret to announce that the August issue of The Word, which will be published in the second week of July, will be the last.
In the nine years since the magazine launched there have been dramatic changes in the media and the music business. These changes have made it more difficult for a small independent magazine to survive and provide its staff with a living. This hasn't been made any easier by the economic climate of the wider world.
We would like to thank all the staff members past and present, plus the writers, photographers, illustrators, artists, PRs and advertisers who have helped make the magazine what it has been. We also want to thank the backers who have supported us throughout.
Most of all we want to thank you, the readers. Your heartfelt involvement with the magazine - via its pages, its website, its events and its podcasts - have made the last nine years one of the most satisfying periods of our working lives. Mark has written about this in greater detail in the August issue
The website will remain open for the immediate future as a point of contact. We will be writing to subscribers with their copy of the August issue.
When we came up with that slogan - "The Word - a magazine, a website, a podcast, a way of life" - we were being a bit tongue in cheek. But it was, wasn't it? |
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Jayhwak
Occasionally Whispers
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Posted - 01/07/2012 : 14:15:05
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bobharris
The Whisperer
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Posted - 05/07/2012 : 11:43:38
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Yes, I do 'The Word' Podcast...and then look what happens!
Bob.
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ken
Frequently Whispers
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Posted - 05/07/2012 : 13:28:07
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With this following on from bmi's LHR-GLA service, are you now finding your local newsagent slams the door in your face before you can cross the threshold Bob? Barred from your local pub yet?
#whisperingclosures 
Cheers
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