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Kinfolk (magazine)

Kinfolk is an independent slow lifestyle magazine published by Ouur and based in Portland, Oregon.

Operations

Kinfolk was founded in July 2011 by two couples: Nathan Williams and Katie Searle-Williams, and Doug and Paige Bischoff.[1][2] A lifestyle magazine aimed primarily at young professionals, it focuses on home, work, play, food and community through photo essays, recipes, interviews, profiles, personal stories and practical tips. An international pool of writers, photographers, designers, and chefs contribute to Kinfolk. Typically, more than 50 individuals contribute to each issue.[citation needed]

Released quarterly, each issue is seasonally themed, with all food, entertainment, and lifestyle content geared towards that theme. Articles include interviews with well-known chefs,[3] accompanied by themed menus with recipes, illustrated guides to daily encounters and inspirational photo essays encouraging readers to try new activities.

In addition to its print publication, Kinfolk organizes monthly "community gathering" events that take place around the world, each based on a seasonal theme such as flower potlucks, butcher's block parties and campfire cooking.[4] These events take place concurrently and aim to unite the global community of Kinfolk readers while also offering practical advice and lessons. The company also produces international food-based workshops, cookbooks and a short film series.

Reception

Kinfolk has been praised for the quality of its graphic design and its photography.[5] In 2014, Benjamin Teppler, writing in the Portland Monthly, described it as having created "a distinct ripple in the publishing world" with "an aesthetic all its own."[6] Tim Murphy, a reporter for The New York Times, called it "the Martha Stewart Living of the Portland Set", writing that the city "may have officially out-twee'd itself" with Kinfolk.[7]

International versions

Kinfolk has an international readership. In addition to English, the magazine has published Chinese, Japanese, and Korean editions.[8]

Books

Since 2013, Kinfolk has produced several books:

Other magazines

In June 2021, Kinfolk published the first issue of Kindling, a magazine for 'people with children'.[15] As of July 2022, three issues of Kindling have been published.[16]

Magazine issues

References

  1. ^ Alexandra Zeigler (28 May 2012). "Kinfolk magazine's creator Nathan Williams on inspiration, small gatherings, and the creative process". Weldon Owen. Archived from the original on 22 October 2013. Retrieved 22 October 2013.
  2. ^ "20 independent magazines that every creative should have on their coffee table". Creative Boom. 9 November 2015. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
  3. ^ O'Hara, Gail. "An Interview with Andy Ricker from Pok Pok". Kinfolk. Archived from the original on 5 February 2015. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
  4. ^ "Kinfolk Dinner – Brooklyn, New York Short Film | OEN". The189.com. 5 March 2012. Retrieved 22 September 2013.
  5. ^ Matthew McIntyre (25 July 2011). "Kinfolk Magazine". Desktop. Archived from the original on 25 July 2020. Retrieved 22 September 2013.
  6. ^ Benjamin Tepler (2 April 2014). "Kinfolk Magazine Takes Over the World". Retrieved 3 February 2015.
  7. ^ Tim Murphy (25 April 2014). "Kinfolk Magazine, the Martha Stewart Living of the Portland Set". The New York Times. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
  8. ^ "Kinfolk Japan Edition Launched". Minimal. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 22 September 2013.
  9. ^ Williams, Nathan (2013-10-15). The Kinfolk Table. Artisan. ISBN 978-1-57965-669-0.
  10. ^ "THE KINFOLK HOME". Kinfolk. Kinfolk. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
  11. ^ "The Kinfolk Home: A Book for Fulfilling, Slow Living". Yatzer. Yatzer. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
  12. ^ Williams, Nathan (2017-10-17). The Kinfolk Entrepreneur: Ideas for Meaningful Work. Artisan Books. ISBN 978-1-57965-758-1.
  13. ^ Burns, John (2020-10-27). The Kinfolk Garden: How to Live with Nature. Artisan Books. ISBN 978-1-64829-012-1.
  14. ^ Burns, John (2021-11-16). Kinfolk Travel: Slower Ways to See the World. Artisan Books. ISBN 978-1-64829-120-3.
  15. ^ "Kindling magazine explores the fresh perspectives that come with having children". www.itsnicethat.com. Retrieved 2022-07-01.
  16. ^ "Magazine Archives". Kinfolk. Retrieved 2022-07-01.

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