Virtual Reality: The Final Print Issue
To start a metropolitan-style magazine in a rural region at the onset of a recession during an historical transition in media was the ballsy, wine-soaked effort of three dreamers. In short, we wanted it all: To live in a geographic anomaly—a protected, world-class outdoor playground—while enjoying a few simple urban amenities.
While it’s a fascinating time to work in media at any level, the print medium is a harsh master. The deadlines, last-minute ad requests, indelible typos (“pubic” meeting, anyone?), and magazine distribution crack like individual whips each month. The much heralded decline of the print format is not necessarily met with angst on the publishing end; from our perspective, it’s an exciting evolution.
The publishing powerhouses of Conde Nast, Bonnier and even the famous “Gray Lady,” The New York Times, are climbing into bed with Steve Jobs and his amazing iPad. By swapping valuable subscription lists in exchange for their own iPad applications, the big glossies hope to stave off financial ruin by going digital. And so, as paper magazines steadily go the way of the compact disc, rediviva, too, will adapt.
It would have been nearly impossible to launch the rediviva concept without a tangible product. Moving forward, we plan to redirect our focus toward enhancing rediviva’s virtual presence, expanding online services such as [rediviva] WEEKLY, redivivamag.com and the community-powered [r] calendar. And with the increased flexibility allowed by digital production, we’re thrilled to have time to go out and do a few more of these things that we write about! …………………………………….
There have been hundreds of individuals involved in the ongoing success of this publication. Many, many thanks to contributing writers, artists, graphic designers, models, our patient copy editor, our helpful intern, our printer (Columbia Gorge Press), all who supported rediviva through advertising, and—of course—dear readers. We’re looking forward to growing with you for years to come.
See you online!
. . saddened that the print edition is no more. The graphic design and fresh content were great fun.
Since you are to have only a web I think it important to find a way to shorten the URL’s in the weekly email notice.
For example:
http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103559807592&s=2445&e=001VMfvADilSCKmexz2jSKXnytWryoCiFNMGCQroFMD0OlqY90K1aRJg2NUS6ft1f8s8ESgQGUEYUgI3d5OP4e5vZHdCFq4cjiD2uNaSd4GJ8bcouO_wjzM4oy7XAO_Il6TPCbViQP2D2oLnAI9Cyu5JDeueT05hyHSDo2RvaCW3ykTf1DmlzC3_g==
In my system requires my breaking out a simple word processor to make a single line and then copying that to the browser. Perhaps this is a problem with my email default not doing html but I would imagine that others have the same problem. It is a real barrier for accessing all the Redivamag great stuff.
chuck
I*’ll miss the print edition, but I understand. It’s been a great run! I have a boxed set of all the issues on the shelves in my guest room. Best wishes with the increased web presence, and thanks for the memories of a fine little magazine to hold in my hands. Tina
Try right clicking on the URL. Then select from the options that appear. You should be able to open either a new window or a new tab to that URL
To All:
And my sweet friend/4th daughtewr Amarett:-)your little magazine has been an inspiration to me for my own artwork to begin and continue on. would love too think maybe you could put out a quarterly issue that would be FAB!!! I would gladly buy the issue$$ I will still read you online and check out the greatest events calendar in the gorge!! Great job and I enjoyed many of your funfilled activities. Peace Out
Sherrin
I am sure that i will come back to your website soon. Keep us posting interesting articles
You post awsome posts, bookmarked for future referrence !