Edicola 518 launches annual subscription for independent magazines
Edicola 518, a kiosk in Perugia and Venice specializing in independent magazines, artist books, and fanzines, has launched an annual subscription service. For €200 (Perugia and Venice residents) or €270 (rest of Italy and Europe), subscribers receive one surprise print magazine or book per month for twelve months, selected by the founders. The initiative, called 'affetti stabili' (stable affections), builds on over five years of experience and aims to support independent publishing amid economic crises. Additional offers include Mystery Boxes (€50 and €100) and Mystery Mag bags (€20). The project is linked to Emergence Publishing, the founders' own publishing house.
Key facts
- Edicola 518 is located in Perugia and Venice.
- The annual subscription costs €200 for Perugia and Venice residents, €270 for rest of Italy and Europe.
- Subscribers receive one print magazine or book per month for 12 months.
- The selection is non-negotiable and made by the founders.
- Edicola 518 also offers Mystery Boxes (€50 and €100) and Mystery Mag bags (€20).
- The project is associated with Emergence Publishing.
- The subscription is called 'affetti stabili' (stable affections).
- The initiative was launched in 2020 during the post-pandemic economic crisis.
Entities
Institutions
- Edicola 518
- Emergence Publishing
- Artribune
Locations
- Perugia
- Italy
- Venice
- Europe