Cover cover
Headline: "How To Be Happy"
HK Magazine cover, October 6, 2006
Headline: "How To Be Happy"
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, New York Magazine must be so honoured.
Back in July, I planned on discussing Jennifer Senior's article, "Some Dark Thoughts on Happiness" from NY Magazine, but never got around to it. It is one of the most interesting articles I've read all year and I highly recommend it. It's a fascinating look into happiness research.
As for HK Magazine, it's not really known for its thoughtful journalism is it? Apparently, it's known for its covers according to, well, HK Magazine. According to its art section in the latest issue:
HK Covers: For more than 15 years, HK Magazine has been the trusted source of news and information about life in Hong Kong. Through the scandals, the revelations and the epiphanies, HK Magazine has been there with a comment — and a great cover. To celebrate 15 years of the magazine, some of the best covers will be shown at the Fringe Club. Oct 11-20, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd., Central.
Yeah, right.
With all this talk of covers, here are some of my favourite odd covers:
mp3: Final Fantasy - This Modern Love by Bloc Party (this is a live mp3, quality OK)
mp3: Final Fantasy and Gentleman Reg - Fantasy by Mariah Carey (from the same show as above)
mp3: Paul Anka - Wonderwall by Oasis
mp3: Emm Gryner - Pour Some Sugar On Me by Def Leppard
NB: I scanned the NY Mag myself, sorry about the crinkled cover.
Heh. Nice detective work, Andrea! I wonder if HK Mag will be featuring that cover...
Posted by: Justin | October 08, 2006 at 09:19 PM
Hey Fred!
I read that New York article too and really enjoyed it! How are you? I miss you.
xo Fred.
Posted by: | October 09, 2006 at 11:14 PM
When I first moved to Hong Kong I noticed one of my own photos from my own website had been used without permission in HK Mag. Seems they're running a bit of a mickey-mouse operation. However, I emailed them a year later and they sent me a cheque for an amount I agreed on.
Posted by: grunders | October 10, 2006 at 01:02 PM
Wow Grunders, they used your photos without your permission and only paid you A YEAR LATER? That's terrible. I have my own stories about this "mickey-mouse operation" but I'll keep those for offline discussions, but I'll agree that it's very unprofessional.
I hope they paid you well!
Posted by: Andrea | October 12, 2006 at 01:39 AM
the final fantasy mp3s arent working. id love to listen. let me know :]
Posted by: elizabeth | November 19, 2006 at 09:07 PM
From the bolded note in the sidebar:
Music files are only on-line for a limited time. Please support artists. These mp3s are provided for promotional purposes only. If you like what you hear, buy the album. Thanks.
Posted by: Andrea | November 20, 2006 at 12:39 AM