Top 10 covers of 2016… so far
Holidays are almost upon us, but before everyone disappears off to the beach we’re taking the opportunity for a quick look back at the most popular independent magazine covers featured on the Stack Instagram this year.
The following list shows the top 10 covers of 2016 so far, according to the number of likes they received. We post a new cover to our feed most days, so get tapping and vote for your favourites through the rest of the year.
10. Elephant interprets Star Trek
In their Art vs Silicon Valley issue, Elephant magazine shows that yes, the world is speeding up, but we needn’t be afraid.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BEF5eVLnIBM/
9. Printed Pages’ dapper duck
For the SS16 issue, the team from It’s Nice That interviewed the smartly dressed, slightly frazzled ‘Duck’ and co-cover stars ‘Red Guy’ and ‘Yellow Guy’, best known for their appearances on the fantasy/thriller web short Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BEvGWXuHIMA/
8. The very meta Metazine
The magazine about a series of magazine talks, published by the magazine fans at Raw Print in Nottingham.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BCZ2jPWHIC8/
7. Junko Journal’s desert road trips
LA, skaters, beaches, palm trees: the candy floss pinks and blues of California were the subject of Junko’s dreamy photography this issue.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BDpkoU_HIJp/
6. Drift in the Cuban coffee scene
Drift returns to our top 10 list with its Havana issue and this striking yet simple image of the Cuban capital.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BBhM4vdHIJa/?taken-by=stackmagazines
5. Ordinary’s plastic cutlery goodie bag
The design magazine Ordinary has artists reimagining everyday objects, and the results range from social commentary to weird, subversive photography. You even get your own set of plastic cutlery to play around with.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BDzz7FznIPi/?taken-by=stackmagazines
4. Counterpoint makes a splash
The riso printed cover of Counterpoint was a big hit with our followers, showing an appreciation for its blocky tribute to water.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BGJOUonnIMv/
3. Five senses come to life on A-magazine
In our first Stack Live podcast, Alison Branch of Park Communications explains that print engages because it stimulates so many of our senses—from sight, to touch, and even smell. The brand new A-magazine delights followers with their larger than life cover dedicated to the five senses.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BCznolVnIMU/
2. Iconic portraits of The Gentlewoman
Last time, The Gentlewoman made number five on our list with their first colour portrait. This time, a subdued Kirsten with slicked back hair, framed with the perfect sunny yellow, secures the second place.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BCHzfQqHICj/
1. The dark mystery of Water Journal
But first place in our summer countdown goes to Water Journal, with its dark cover defying all conventions of light colours and smiley faces, and proving once again the independents’ desire to do things differently.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BHyzqzSBRhy/
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