I really need to break down and shell out the thirty-six dollars this magazine will cost me because it’s making quite the impression on lots of my online friends these days. It’s called Dujour magazine, their roots are in America, and I’ve pointed you to it before but I’ve not included photos or anything. Just look at some of these spreads — talk about inspirational eye candy. I want the vintage issue quite badly as the theme really suits me…
Each issue is limited-edition (only 1,000 distributed worldwide) with custom wrapping and a special gift inside making the $36 investment somewhat easier to swallow. I think in America it’s harder for us to drop that kind of cash on a single magazine when we’ve been trained to pay $12 for 12 issues or at most, $4 for a copy of our favorite magazine. I’m interested to see if Dujour will be a hit here because of that or not. In Europe and beyond, it’s not so difficult to market a magazine like this as so many pay $10-12 an issue on average for high end design and fashion mags as it is. I have yet to see a copy so I can’t give a very good review, but from what I’m noticed around the web, it looks delicious and I’m intrigued. You can also buy digital copies — a full year is only $10 but a year doesn’t mean 12 issues, it’s 2 6 total (not 12) just so you know.
Have you purchased Dujour? What did you think? First impressions?
(images: first – the fabled needle, bottom two – dujour)
July 3rd, 2009 at 8:53 am
Just wanted to let you know, I got this yesterday (it took nearly a month and a half to arrive) but I loved it. It’s one you can read from cover to cover. I think the website is confusing so they definitely have some things to work on but if they work those out, this could be the next big mag. I viewed it as buying a book –just with a soft cover. I’m still a little curious if I will be receiving more, because I did buy a “subscription” but I think here a subscription means you get just one. OH well, I still love it.
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August 5th, 2009 at 7:08 pm
ive been waiting since may for my issue and it still has not arrived. :(
October 20th, 2009 at 4:58 am
Hi there,
love your blog Holly ! I just wanted to warn people about Dujour. I ordered my copy in May 2009 (paid for through PayPal) I sent them a mail in July asking about the delay, received a reply along the lines that there were some glitches but that I should have my copy shortly. 3 months later still no vintage issue. I now want a refund but their site is gone, the E-mail address does not work, and there is no info as to what has happened. It looks like they have stolen my money.
December 18th, 2009 at 1:25 am
As an illustrator I had a very upsetting experience with this magazine, it has left me nervous of agreeing to work with other independent magazines which is a huge shame.
December 18th, 2009 at 3:43 am
Mandy what happened? Do tell. I love your work and as you know I’m sure a fan. Please share…
February 12th, 2010 at 4:25 am
Since I left my previous comment, I am now confident my experience was something out of the magazines control & I am once again reassured to work with Dujour & other Independent Magazines.
February 12th, 2010 at 5:00 am
Oh that’s great Mandy, I love your work and I’m sure Dujour is happy to have you. They’re a great magazine. Thank you so much for clarifying things. :)