Issues Magazine Shop

Issues is a haven for magazine lovers in Toronto, Canada: A magazine shop, stocking a curated selection of hard-to-find, independent titles from around the world. We think about our space, both physical and digital, as a clubhouse for magazine makers, contributors and admirers. We aim to become a catalyst for innovation, collaboration, and a new generation of independent media in Canada. Issues was founded by Nicola Hamilton, an award-winning editorial designer and art director. Why this? Why now? Because despite shrinking magazine stands and the ascendency of digital everything, Issues is here to prove that reports of print’s death are greatly exaggerated. A tactile medium that offers an entirely unique interplay of words and visuals, magazines can’t easily be replicated online. Around the corner and around the globe, editors, writers, artists, and designers are producing vital magazines that mine stories and visual inspiration from the worlds of art, fashion, food, sports, politics, pop culture, and beyond — they’ve just become a little harder to find.