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Post by grahamthomson on Nov 19, 2008 20:41:09 GMT
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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on Nov 19, 2008 21:11:01 GMT
***If you already own the original version of Hubris #5 from April 2006 then you won't miss out content-wise if you don't get this reconstructed issue*** What's the non-content difference? What does 'reconstructed' entail? Martin |
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Post by grahamthomson on Nov 20, 2008 8:45:19 GMT
What's the non-content difference? The layout is different to the original version in that it uses the design template of the new 2008 issues. So purely cosmetic. All the actual text stories, features, AtoZs and comic strip is the same as before. The only change is there's a new introduction on page 2. What does 'reconstructed' entail? I had thought I'd lost all the files to do with Hubris #1-5, but after scavenging a few old archives on external hard drives and such I managed to salvage all the files from the magazine. (And things like Andy's illustrations were amongst some old email archives.) Plus anything I've coloured/lettered/written myself was on yet another backup. However, all the Adobe InDesign files (the programme I use to put Hubris together and print from) were gone so I had to "reconstruct" the issue from scratch in terms of layout, pagination and so on. |
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Post by legios on Nov 20, 2008 12:48:41 GMT
Well, having the original Hubris#5 I'm not personally in need of this version, but for those who missed out on it at the time of first publication I would say that it is well worth having, there is some good stuff in there.
Karl
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Post by grahamthomson on Nov 20, 2008 16:07:41 GMT
Thank you for the endorsement!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2008 16:25:53 GMT
I ordered it this morning, I look forward to reading it, i have enjoyed the recent issues very much.
David
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Post by grahamthomson on Nov 20, 2008 16:29:26 GMT
Glad to hear you've been enjoying Hubris, David! Your order came through first thing this morning, thanks!
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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on Nov 20, 2008 18:18:09 GMT
Thanks for the explanation, Graham. I'll pass on this one, since it seems from what you say that the original has more 'limited edition' value. Plus saving paper to save the planet, etc. But anyone who didn't get it should get this one!
Martin
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Post by grahamthomson on Nov 20, 2008 20:27:50 GMT
Thanks for the explanation, Graham. I'll pass on this one, since it seems from what you say that the original has more 'limited edition' value. Plus saving paper to save the planet, etc. But anyone who didn't get it should get this one! Martin I'm not actually expecting to publish many of this issue, so they're being printed to order to save on paper. Incidentally, the paper used for Hubris is made in Finland in a mill from 55% recycled fibre content that is certified to the ISO14001 environmental management standard and certified to the EMAS environmental management standard. It is also bleached using an Elemental Chlorine Free process and certified by the Forestry Stewardship Commission meaning that the non recycled (AKA "virgin pulp") fibre content (45%) comes from well managed forests and other controlled sources. That's probably meaningless to most people, but as far as paper goes it's about as environmentally friendly as one can get. As well as being more than half recycled the important thing is that it most certainly does not come from Brazil (thus reducing uncontrolled deforestation and long-haul shipping fuel expenditure). It's also fully recyclable itself and indeed biodegradable. (All the duff sheets, e.g. Hubris misprints are recycled anyway, so nothing gets added to landfill by us.) It's not the cheapest paper on the market, but it's one of the most responsible. |
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Nov 20, 2008 21:27:19 GMT
Hubris: The Ethical Fanzine!
Andy
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Post by legios on Nov 20, 2008 22:56:26 GMT
Incidentally, the paper used for Hubris is made in Finland in a mill from 55% recycled fibre content that is certified to the ISO14001 environmental management standard and certified to the EMAS environmental management standard. It is also bleached using an Elemental Chlorine Free process and certified by the Forestry Stewardship Commission meaning that the non recycled (AKA "virgin pulp") fibre content (45%) comes from well managed forests and other controlled sources. You know, I think the fact that I understand some of that makes me slightly worried about the amount of information stored in my brain that I have no obvious use for..... But nevertheless, I am pleased to see that Hubris is printed on good responsible paper. Another strike in its favour! Karl |
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Post by grahamthomson on Nov 21, 2008 8:24:37 GMT
We try our best!
The sad thing is that a lot of the paper used in this country is completely unregulated/untraceable and the situation worsens tenfold when something is printed abroad where regulation is nigh unheard of.
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Post by grahamthomson on Jan 14, 2009 16:01:09 GMT
Right, apology time!
After much to-ing and fro-ing with my friends at Royal Mail, I found out that an entire bag of post that contained all the Hubris 5s was lost. So since then I've been losing my temper with some poor sod in Edinburgh about the matter and finally this week got an apology and... better still... some compensation! So it meant I could reprint the run and send them out this afternoon.
I am very sorry about the whole fiasco! But it's sorted out. 30 odd apology emails have also been sent out so thanks to everyone for their patience!
Normal service will resume.
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Post by grahamthomson on Jan 14, 2009 16:02:49 GMT
Ooh! Also: they paid me to buy some hardbacked envelopes as well in response to my complaints about the magazines always arriving crumpled and bent.
Nagging works!
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Post by The Doctor on Jan 14, 2009 17:37:51 GMT
******* Royal Mail!
-Ralph
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Post by grahamthomson on Jan 14, 2009 19:12:49 GMT
Despite the cock-up they did redeem themselves.
This time.
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jan 14, 2009 19:16:11 GMT
This time...
Andy
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Post by The Doctor on Jan 14, 2009 19:19:32 GMT
Royal Mail are a sore point with me right now after they lost an Amazon package of Christmas gifts. GRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
-Ralph
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Post by Hero on Jan 14, 2009 19:42:18 GMT
I don't recall getting this issue and I don't usually miss a Hubris, so I've placed an order.
===KEN
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Post by grahamthomson on Jan 14, 2009 19:45:55 GMT
Thank you very much for your order, Ken!
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Post by Hero on Jan 25, 2009 11:19:53 GMT
Neglected to mention that I received Hubris#5 through the post this week just gone.
My gap in the collection has been filled. Yay!
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Post by grahamthomson on Jan 25, 2009 14:54:44 GMT
Glad to hear it arrived safely!
I hope you enjoy reading through it!
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Post by Hero on Feb 1, 2009 0:11:54 GMT
Hubris #5 RULES
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Post by karla on Feb 1, 2009 20:35:59 GMT
I've enjoyed all the Huris' I've ordered!!!
Love the stories
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Post by grahamthomson on Feb 2, 2009 11:47:44 GMT
Hubris has a fangirl! At last!  Thanks for your nice feedback! |
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Post by karla on Feb 2, 2009 13:24:19 GMT
YaY! Just keep it up Graham, and i'll splash the kash.
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Post by grahamthomson on Feb 2, 2009 13:27:19 GMT
;D
Well I have the distinct feeling that Hubris #8 is just around the corner!
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Post by karla on Feb 2, 2009 13:29:40 GMT
how big is this corner?
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Feb 2, 2009 13:32:32 GMT
Intriguing news G.....
Andy
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Post by grahamthomson on Feb 2, 2009 13:37:13 GMT
I just have this Fruit Corner to get through first.
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