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clubwitsend

10-30-2009, 11:19 PM

Hello FLers!

Just wanted to let you know that the premiere issue of Zelda is now available at http://www.zeldamag.com !

It features a fedora piece from our very own Matt Deckard, not to mention a load of other great articles you might enjoy.

And if any of you order it, I'd love to hear your feedback!

Thanks, all!

Diane

ThesFlishThngs

10-30-2009, 11:22 PM

:D :D :D :D
I got the fb notification, and have sent my order. Oh, so excited!!!! I only wish I could be in NY to receive a copy in person.

BinkieBaumont

10-31-2009, 12:23 AM

" I just ordered a copy $13.13 (Australian Dollars) delivered to the Swan River Colony, something to grace the coffee table alongside "The Chap"

PADDY

10-31-2009, 03:32 AM

Posting some 'snippets/photos' from it *in here* just to give folk an idea and flavour ;)

Always for another magazine!

clubwitsend

10-31-2009, 07:41 AM

Posting some 'snippets/photos' from it *in here* just to give folk an idea and flavour ;)

Always for another magazine!

Good idea! Here's our cover for the premiere issue:

http://www.zeldamag.com/coverweb.jpg

skyvue

10-31-2009, 11:53 AM

Can't wait to get my debut issue tonight!

clubwitsend

11-02-2009, 07:48 AM

so nice to finally meet you, Brett!

Thanks to all who came to Zelda's launch at the Black Cat Masquerade- such a success!! I'll post photos soon...everyone looked fabulous!!!

Marc Chevalier

11-02-2009, 10:46 AM

Diane, tell us more.

How many pages is the premiere issue?

Will it be sold at newsstands?

I have an unpublished interview that might be very interesting for you.

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Geesie

11-02-2009, 11:23 AM

Thanks for the Link.

clubwitsend

11-02-2009, 06:43 PM

Diane, tell us more.

How many pages is the premiere issue?

Will it be sold at newsstands?

I have an unpublished interview that might be very interesting for you.

.

Hi Marc!

It won't be on newsstands- its via the web through zeldamag.com first and foremost...and we'll be having it at some vintage social events in your area as well...(Matt Deckard will have it at Cicada in upcoming weeks)...but the website is the preferred venue. :)

The premiere issue is 56 pages (including the cover), full color, 5.5" x 8.5"...nice paper stock. :) You can see a bit about some of the articles on the website on the 'current issue' link! ;)

I'd love to talk with you about future articles!

Marc Chevalier

11-03-2009, 08:19 AM

I'd love to talk with you about future articles!

PM sent.

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clubwitsend

11-03-2009, 11:40 AM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2711/4069564487_6dde4b0366.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2613/4069568293_b055468fd6.jpg
me at the front door, just as our first guests started to arrive...

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the vintage mask i covered in crystal...

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gorgeous guests!

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the amazing Lawrence Hole, proprietor of the Madame Yevonde Portrait Archive who stayed with me this weekend and is SUCH a delight! http://www.madameyevonde.com

MORE GUESTS:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2703/4070364528_d2a6a6537b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2787/4069614511_d35cc5d5eb.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2456/4070355628_6ddf7a04f3.jpg

Full set is here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/17372012@N00/sets/72157622596762841/

I truly could not have been happier with how the Masquerade turned out!! I was worried that it would get too overcrowded by the end of the night, in all honesty…it was slated to rain, and I didn’t want people waiting outside unable to get in…thankfully, we had a great crowd AND no one had to wait out in the rain! WHEW. Although more business is always good, I REALLY didn’t want to ruin someone’s Hallowe’en plans by them not being able to get into the party they planned to attend.

And everyone looked AMAZING!! I was so impressed with the masks and overall look of our crowd…I couldn’t believe they all showed up and put in all of that effort…it made me REALLY proud to be hosting the night…and the drinks were very impressive…normally, I don’t like rum…but the punch that Flute came up with was unbelievable!!! Spiced Rum, pear puree, apple cider, ginger beer….DELICIOUS…and they floated an apple with cinnamon on top!

Gelber & Manning sounded great as per usual…and we even busted out with a game of ‘Donut on a String’ to win prizes from Hey Sailor! Hats and Cladrite.com tees…I was tickled seeing our costumed guests on the floor eating donuts with their faces after they fell off of the string! I’m going to keep my eyes peeled to see if other photographers captured any of that amazingness…

This entire weekend, I’ve been hosting Lawrence (pictured above), who is SUCH a delight…and I purchased two of Madame Yevonde’s prints from him…my very first major art purchase:

http://www.users.waitrose.com/~felice/gallery/gallery1/112.jpg
Hecate - from the Goddesses series, 1935

http://www.users.waitrose.com/~felice/gallery/gallery5/502.JPG
Study for the cover of Women & Beauty Magazine

Her work is incredible- and the color just stunning…for the era, and for any time, really. She used a color process called Vivex that was only available from 1930-1940. (You can read more about this in the feature in Zelda! http://www.zeldamag.com )

skyvue

11-03-2009, 11:44 AM

MORE GUESTS:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2703/4070364528_d2a6a6537b.jpg

I'll come clean and admit that this shot is of my wife and me. It's good that she was positioned in the light, with me in the shadow -- that's just as it should be.

I should add that Saturday's was our first Wit's End event, and we both had a terrific time. I've got my fingers crossed that my work schedule allows us to attend another very soon..

clubwitsend

11-03-2009, 11:51 AM

I'll come clean and admit that this shot is of my wife and me. It's good that she was positioned in the light, with me in the shadow -- that's just as it should be.

You both were lookin' great- I'm so glad you came!! And your wife is adorable!

I'm glad you two got to chat with Lawrence, too...he had the BEST time on Saturday! He told me it was the best party he'd been to in 40 years!! LOL (and that everyone was very, very nice) :)

Mojito

11-05-2009, 12:49 AM

Absolutely fabulous, atmospheric photos...and I can't wait to order a copy of the magazine!

skyvue

11-05-2009, 08:34 AM

You both were lookin' great- I'm so glad you came!! And your wife is adorable!

I'm glad you two got to chat with Lawrence, too...he had the BEST time on Saturday! He told me it was the best party he'd been to in 40 years!! LOL (and that everyone was very, very nice) :)

We had a fine time chatting with him -- he's a lovely and very engaging fellow.

clubwitsend

11-08-2009, 10:44 PM

The first batch of Zeldas are officially in the mail as of this weekend! WHEW! So whoever ordered before Saturday should be getting them soon!!

ThesFlishThngs

11-08-2009, 10:46 PM

Therefore, I'm officially sitting by the letter box.....

ThesFlishThngs

11-10-2009, 01:56 PM

clubwitsend

11-10-2009, 02:28 PM

That was a short wait. My Zelda arrived in today's post, and what a gorgeous little tome it is! Thick and glossy, beautifully illustrated, with a tempting array of articles just waiting to be savoured on grey autumn days.
It truly is lovely, Diane, thank you for putting together such a gem.

Now, may I arrange to have a copy shipped to my darling vintage UK pal? ;)

Thank you so much!! I'm so flattered that you ordered a copy for your friend :) My biggest hope is that people enjoy it and find out something new- so thank you! This is great! :)

dhermann1

11-10-2009, 03:48 PM

I was just perusing several of the articles today. Really well done! The Madame Yevonde pictures are especially wonderful. Kudos!

Dr Doran

11-16-2009, 09:45 PM

Just ordered mine. Very excited!

clubwitsend

11-17-2009, 07:26 AM

Just ordered mine. Very excited!

Yours will be on its way soon! I hope you enjoy! ;)

Dr Doran

11-17-2009, 02:21 PM

Yours will be on its way soon! I hope you enjoy! ;)

Benissimo, grazie!

Dr Doran

11-24-2009, 03:25 PM

... and it's a winner. Greatly enjoyed the articles on Zelda Fitzgerald, King Kong, The Fedora, Janet Klein, and the two cocktails which I shall make posthaste (I need maraschino cherry liqueur, which I ran out of after some Aviations or Aviators or whatever those are called).

Am utilizing the "jass" article to fill out the holes in my jazz collection. Very nice.

Thank you!

23SkidooWithYou

11-24-2009, 04:48 PM

...and loving it!

I just did a quick scan and I can't wait to delve into it more. The step-by-step finger wave instructions look interesting. The Madame Yevonde images are worth the price alone! The "On the Town" section is so fun. Thanks for sending it out so quickly.

btw Please let your advertisers know that listing in Zelda is a great resource for the reader. I'm a newbie and this was a great way to discover products and services I might not have known about.

Dr Doran

11-24-2009, 08:04 PM

btw Please let your advertisers know that listing in Zelda is a great resource for the reader. I'm a newbie and this was a great way to discover products and services I might not have known about.

I second that motion! Nice work!

BinkieBaumont

11-25-2009, 03:24 AM

"I was impressed with the quick delivery to the S.R.C, loved the story on Janet Klein, and social pages to "Die for" ZELDA Numero Uno , a future collectors item, purchase now whilst you may!

clubwitsend

11-25-2009, 07:26 AM

Thanks, everyone! I'm so glad you're enjoying Zelda's premiere issue! :) I'm already coming up with ideas for issue 2 (which will be out at the end of April 2010)!

And Skidoo- I will definitely tell our advertisers what you said...thats wonderful! If you patronize our sponsors, we'd love it if you mention that you found them in Zelda! ;)

Dr Doran

11-25-2009, 08:29 AM

The heavy, high-gloss paper is a wonderful touch too, and will increase the chances of this being a collector's item.

clubwitsend

11-27-2009, 09:49 AM

The heavy, high-gloss paper is a wonderful touch too, and will increase the chances of this being a collector's item.

Wow- I hadn't thought of it as becoming a collector's item! But thanks!!!

I did want to make sure that we used high quality paper...that was a priority. :)

Dr Doran

11-27-2009, 07:14 PM

Wow- I hadn't thought of it as becoming a collector's item! But thanks!!!

I did want to make sure that we used high quality paper...that was a priority. :)

It's impossible to know which things we do in life will be examined years later and appreciated by collectors ... and this is one reason why I try to do things well. I'm pleased that Issue 1 was so nice.

simmonsgc

11-30-2009, 07:51 AM

It's impossible to know which things we do in life will be examined years later and appreciated by collectors ... and this is one reason why I try to do things well. I'm pleased that Issue 1 was so nice.

Thanks for the heads-up on this new periodical. Yes, this is done very well. Methinks it's the kind of thing you'll see on eBay 5 years from now...back issues going for $100 a pop. Congrats to all involved!

Cheers,
GC

clubwitsend

12-16-2009, 02:51 PM

Thanks, everyone! How nice! :)

By the way: if you're in the USA and want your last chance to receive Zelda/send it as a gift to your vintage pals before December 24th, get your orders in by tomorrow!! I'll be making the final mailing on Friday morning before the holidays!!!

http://www.zeldamag.com

Marc Chevalier

12-16-2009, 04:24 PM

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Have you had a chance to send me an issue yet? I haven't received it thus far :(

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clubwitsend

12-16-2009, 07:43 PM

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Have you had a chance to send me an issue yet? I haven't received it thus far :(

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I have it right here! Going in the mail tomorrow! So sorry for the delay- I barely re-check my FL inbox, and I should more often! Yikes. But its going out tomorrow! :)

BinkieBaumont

05-14-2010, 10:55 PM

"Reading "Zelda" and deciding on a new Hairstyle from Robert Robert's style guide on page 52"

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4066/4597776017_c6f6cc278f_o.jpg

"I Rationed myself to an article or page a Day, working from the shoe advertisement on the back page , so as to make the pleasure last longer"

clubwitsend

05-15-2010, 08:08 PM

Brooksie

05-15-2010, 09:20 PM

I now have a secure internet connection so I was finally able to order issue one and I am really excited for it to come.

Brooksie

Touchofevil

05-22-2010, 05:41 PM

I just received issues one and two today! Impressed with the quick delivery, format, quality, and content. Well worth the money.

Was stoked to find an advertisement for Nostalgic Corner in Issue 1. I recently purchased a mannequin head for my girlfriend and we were both exceptionally pleased with our, oops, her vintage style roaring 20s deco dame.

clubwitsend

05-23-2010, 03:38 PM