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A selection of covers of Aaron Tilford's "Spunk" art magazine. Tilford wrote in the 10th issue that the intention has always been “to inspire, to explore, to create, and to see things in a new way.” | Mauricio A Rodriguez at ramimagery.net

Art Mag Publisher Finds His Creative Identity in ‘Spunk’

Dason Anderson

Aaron Tilford, publisher of the art journal Spunk, wrote in the 10th issue that the intention has always been “to inspire, to explore, to create, and to see things in a new way.” Writer Dason Anderson talks to Tilford about living in New York City, publishing an art magazine, and returning home to Bloomington. Click here to read the full story.

January 17, 2017

Working out of Bloomington and Chicago, "Driftless" magazine’s three-member publishing team includes (l-r) Anna Powell Teeter, Leah Fithian, and Shelly Westerhausen. | Photo by Jason Lukas

With Local Base, ‘Driftless’ Magazine Is a Journey Through the Midwest

Ann Georgescu

Writer Ann Georgescu reviews Driftless magazine, calling it a “collaborative work of art in ink and paper.” Working out of Bloomington and Chicago, the magazine’s three-member publishing team curates the photography, feature stories, illustrations, guides, recipes, and other content that captures all that is poetic and beautiful about the Midwest. Click here to read the full story.

January 19, 2016

Among the Finalists for the National Book Award is "Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude," a collection of poems by Indiana University professor Ross Gay. | Photo by Natasha Komoda

Book by Local Poet Ross Gay Selected as Finalist for the National Book Award

Brian Hartz, Natasha Komoda

The National Book Foundation just announced the Finalists for the National Book Award. Among them is Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude, a collection of poems by Indiana University professor Ross Gay. In this profile by Brian Hartz, Gay reflects on his work, on the powerful influence Bloomington has had on his poetry, and what this national recognition means to him. Click here to read the full story.

October 14, 2015

David Torneo is the co-founder of Ledge Mule Press, which produces intricate, bespoke, limited-run poetry books and is set to launch a 7-inch vinyl record featuring spoken-word performances by Matt Hart and Rachel McKibbens. | Photo by Natasha Komoda

David Torneo: Bloomington’s Ambassador of Poetry

Brian Hartz, Natasha Komoda

Publisher, poet, playwright, promoter — all of these describe David Torneo, but you could just as easily call him Bloomington’s Ambassador of Poetry. Torneo may spend more time promoting the work of other poets than he does his own, whether by organizing book launches and public poetry readings for local and national poets or interviewing poets for podcasts. He also publishes Ledge Mule Press, a quarterly publication made in limited editions with handmade techniques. Click here to read the full story.