Oh, wait, second issue?

(my cat, patiently waiting for the second issue of this great rag)


Those of you who submitted poetry and art with positive confirmation are now wondering:

"Where the [expletive of choice] is my [art/poem] in the next issue of Lexicon Polaroid?"

And I don't blame you.

The truth is, I've taken all of your excellent art and poetry, and submitted it to other magazines under my own name.

No. Not really.

The truth is, the first issue of LP was printed for next to nothing, which was a nearly anomalous and beautiful happening in Xeroxland. Now, away from this amazing resource of free printing, the cost of the second issue has become the last great hurdle for the editors to battle. Yes, the economy even affects the arts.

This is not to say that we are done. We are far from done with this project. All of your art and poetry is waiting in the wings, ready to hop onto printed pages and into your hands. But it's just going to take a little more patience, and a lot more money.

It's coming, readers.

The Busy Season

Readers, it's been a busy few weeks. We've had a lot on our plates and we're still oiling the gears to keep the press running on issue #2. We've received almost all of the lovely art that will transform the lovely zine into a portfolio of wonderful imagery and text.

So keep patient! It's coming.

Again, if you haven't picked up a copy of issue #1, purchase one here (online, link to the top right), at Reading Frenzy (Portland), Hibbleton (Fullerton), or The Parlour (Portland).

Here is a sketch to hold you over! It's by our friend, Jordan Carr, to be featured in the illustrious upcoming issue!

The Submission Door is Closed...

Finally, the poems are collected for issue #2, like amassed parking tickets in the glove box; but not as horrible. Not horrible at all actually. We have just about 20 poets who have made the cut, but we're still looking for artists!

If you think you're up for the challenge of drawing out your interpretation of a poem for issue #2, drop us a line: lexiconpolaroid@gmail.com, with a sample of your art. We have a good amount of poetry ready and waiting to become visual art!

I feel like Noah...

And this ark is near bursting! The poetry submissions are coming in two by two, even in sevens! Keep it coming!

But where are my dear artists? Send me your work so I can send you a poem and get you into issue #2 of Lexicon Polaroid!

Send your submissions to: lexiconpolaroid@gmail.com

A couple changes to our plans coming up: We won't be tabling at the Portland Zine Symposium on Sunday. But we will be there on Friday. So make sure to come out 2:30-7pm at Smith Memorial Hall at PSU if you're in town Friday July 24th! And go to the symposium on Saturday and Sunday too!

CALL FOR POEMS! CALL FOR ART!

Poets! Artists! Summer is upon us! Time to set your easels aright, dust off your typewriters, fill your inkwells and open the world's eyes under the spotlight of the noonday sun!

In other words, send me your poetry! Send me your art! Issue #2 is scheduled to be released this Fall, circa October, so send away!

This is an open invitation to you! Yes you!

LEXICON polaroid is a burgeoning poetry & art journal seeking poems with concisely vast imagery from which to draw meaningful conclusions. We’re also looking for great artists to draw these meaningful conclusions.

We take poetry and hand it over to artists to interpret and draw, as they will. Sometimes the art goes hand in hand with the imagery in the poem; sometimes it’s an interpretive slap in the face. Want to be a part of this experiment in the subjectivity and mutability of language?

Contribute to our Issue #2!
Send 2-3 poems (5 pages or less)
Send an example of art (moderately sized jpegs, please)
LEXICONPOLAROID@GMAIL.COM
Deadline: High Noon, August 13, 2009.

Portland Zine Symposium!

Well, our new home base is Portland. And what perfect timing! LP is going to have a small table set up at the 9th Annual Portland Zine Symposium, so if you're in the area make sure to come check us out, along with over 100 different local Portland zines!

When: July 24, 25, 26 (we'll have a table on Friday and Sunday, not Saturday, but you should go all 3 days)
Where: PSU, Smith Memorial Ballroom (map)
How much: FREEEEEE!

And everyone is welcome! That means you!

See you there!

Time to reap what we've sewn.

After months of waiting for art and reading more and more poetry Lexicon Polaroid Issue #1 is finally tangible! Let me tell you at least this: if ever you decide to sew the binding of your poetry journal, use thick needles and a good sewing machine.  Many thanks to Jordan, Emily & Alex for helping me stitch and draw the limited edition covers. Issue #1 is available for purchase currently at Hibbleton and It's A Grind La Habra for just $2! What a steal! The zine will soon be available at stores in Portland and Chicago (more info on those locations in a future post). If you'd like me to send you a copy, email me and send me $2.50 (we'll figure that part out in the email). 

The release party last night at the incredible Violet Hour  last night was approximately amazing. The ghost of Raul Alvarez was with us, as his doppelganger brother, drumming for Audacity to start the night, followed by Light Music, a few readings of work featured in Hibbleton Independent, Dash Literary Journal, as well as LP. The glorious unveiling of these three magazines all ended with a tomwaitsian blues set by The Waltz. Listen to The Waltz.

All three of these great journals of literature & art are available for sale now! Make sure to buy them if you get a chance, as they are all well worth their prices. Nay, far more. 

Thanks again to everyone who came out last night to Violet Hour to support us! 

and

start sending poetry and art for issue #2!

Love,

mh