Book Nook: HipsterMattic

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After reading HipsterMattic by Brisbane author Matt Granfield, I've come to the conclusion that I am definitely no hipster. It's wayyy too much effort (ironic, much?) and I prefer a Townie to a Fixie (prettier, less skinned knees). But while I'm not rolling in likeness to Matt's triangular-tattoo-inking, Korean-grunge-band-playing, flannelette-dressing ways, I do enjoy a well-crafted coffee, picnicking in New Farm Park and reading books in quirky cafes... though I couldn't bring myself to actually take this particular book to a cafe to enjoy over a double ristretto soy latte. That would just be too much!

Matt's quest to become the ultimate hipster, comically trots through transformations in his fashion sense (rather, channelling the homeless), learning to knit, pretending to be a vegetarian, and getting high on 12 different kinds of coffee (Matt's not a coffee drinker). I happily nodded along to his Brisbane references and let a few out-loud laughs loose when his hipsterdom attempts reached the ridiculous. His writing style is casual and easy to read, speckled with some fine wordnerdery for good measure. New favourite words include hipnicking (hipsters picnicking) and tindie (a touch of indie), and I do hope more males pick up knitting as a result.

WIN!!
We've got two copies of HipsterMattic to give away! If you fancy yourself the ultimate hipster or would just enjoy a fun read about the decade's latest subculture, pop your details in an email to winstuff {at} seammagazine {dot} com. Could be a good Christmas present for that witty book worm you know, yes? Winners will be announced on our facebook/twitter on Monday.

Other loveable hipster references can be found here, here, and here.

Worker Bee Wednesday

Photo credit: Perth Zine Collective

Here's some way cool stuff to get you through your working week... and beyond!

Read: Have you ever wanted to look into the mind of a creative? Well put your reading glasses on and get comfy... Conversations with Creative Women is a collection of interviews with 14 of Australia's most talented creative women. The book gushes with inspiration, as each of these women shed light on their road to success. This literary gem could be just the ticket you need to get your own creative juices flowing! Pre-order your copy here... you can even save $5!


Shop: As a keen vintage shopper, I love a good op-shop rummage as much as the next, but when House of Maryanne has already hand picked a range of nifty vintage pieces, you can leave your brogues in the cupboard. Maryanne Bridges, the craftswoman behind the online house, collects and sells pre-loved clothing from around the world. With HoM stock updated weekly, your days of hittin' the op-shop high street could soon be dwindling! Those of you trying to save your pennies, look away now... To snap up some of HoM's beautiful pieces visit the facebook page. It's as easy as 1, 2, 3 (or writing 'sold' in the comment box)!


Visit: If you haven't had time to visit The Festival of Unpopular Culture yet, that's ok, it's running until October 16th, so there is still plenty of time to check it out. The festival is a celebration of alternative ideas, garnished with exhibitions, parties, concerts and overall radness. The sole aim of the festival, is to strip away prejudice, and run free in creativity. For more unpopular details, visit the website.


See: With a month of residency already under their belt, Perth Zine Collective have extended their stay at the Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts until the 30th October (hip, hip hooray!) These pint-sized publications are on display in the zine library and are available for purchase... you can even have a go at making your own little zine! Opening hours are Tues-Sun 11am-6pm.


Stamp: I'm sure if there are any eager bakers out there, at one point or another, you've had to defend the homemade authenticity of your baked goods... well not anymore! This super cute 'homemade' stamp from The Spoon Sisters, lets everyone know just how much of a genius baker you are... you know it's true!

Winky face, amazine-ness

Photo credit: i-D Covers 1980-2010, Taschen

Did you know that i-D magazine have had the same typography for their logo since they started as a London street style zine back in the 1980s? That’s some pretty crazy consistency. Oh, and you know if you turn the symbol sideways it’s a winky face, right? Because that blew my mind when I first found out. Emicons, in the EIGHTIES! in. the. eighties.

They’ve also been rather unfluctuating in their front cover concept, always featuring a model or celeb pulling a wink or covering an eye in some creative way. How they’ve come up with a fresh hero shot each time I don’t know. But if having a squint at the complete covers from their 30-year history would tickle your fancy, take a peek at i-D Covers 1980-2010. If you’re a super nerd magazinester like us, this is a must-have for your overflowing bookshelves.

We think it’s pretty amazine.

Happy Friday!