Kinfolk (magazine)
| Editor-in-chief | Nathan Williams |
|---|---|
| Categories | Slow lifestyle |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Founder | Nathan Williams |
| Year founded | 2011 |
| First issue | July 2011 |
| Country | United States |
| Based in | Portland, Oregon |
| Language | English |
| Website |
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Kinfolk is an independent slow lifestyle magazine, published by Ouur, that explores ways for readers to simplify their lives, cultivate community and spend more time with friends and family. It is based in Portland, Oregon, United States.
The magazine
Kinfolk was created by Nathan Williams, his wife Katie Searle-Williams and their friends Doug and Paige Bischoff in July 2011.[1] Primarily a lifestyle magazine aimed at young professionals, it focuses on home, work, play, food and community through photo essays, recipes, interviews, profiles, personal stories and practical tips. The writers, photographers, designers and chefs that contribute to Kinfolk are drawn from a largely international pool of creative people, often featuring more than 50 individual contributors an issue.
Released quarterly, each issue is themed around a topic that is related to the season it is being published in, with all food, entertaining and lifestyle content geared towards that theme. Sample articles include interviews with well-known chefs,[2] sample themed menus with accompanying recipes, illustrated guides to daily encounters and inspirational photo essays encouraging readers to try new activities.
In addition to its print publication, Kinfolk organizes monthly "community gathering" events that take place around the world, each based on a seasonal theme such as flower potlucks, butcher's block parties and campfire cooking.[3] These events take place concurrently and aim to unite the global community of Kinfolk readers while also offering practical advice and lessons. The company also produces international food-based workshops, cookbooks and a short film series.
Reception
Kinfolk has been praised for its clean design and photographic aesthetic.[4] Portland Monthly has described it as creating "a distinct ripple in the publishing world" with "an aesthetic all its own."[5] The New York Times called the magazine "the Martha Stewart Living of the Portland Set", saying that the city "may have officially out-twee'd itself" with Kinfolk.[6]
International versions
In addition to its American readership, Kinfolk also has a growing international following. The magazine is published in Chinese, Russian and Korean, and the company launched a Japanese edition in 2013.[7]
Other publications
In October 2013, Kinfolk published its debut cookbook, The Kinfolk Table: Recipes for Small Gatherings, through Artisan Books. It contains 85 traditional recipes supplied by the families of the extended Kinfolk community, including examples from Portland, Brooklyn, Copenhagen, England and other international locations.
In October 2015, "Kinfolk" published its second side publication, an interior design book named "The Kinfolk Home". This publication was also made through Artisan Books.[8] The book features 35 homes from around the world that are coherent in their aim for a slow living mentality. Each home is introduced with photographs, and accompanied with an interview with the home owners. The homes stand out not only because they are visually appealing, but also because the owners are strong supporters of community, living with intentionality, and simplicity. The book featured homes from across the globe including in Japan, France, and Scandinavia. [9]
References
- ↑ Alexandra Zeigler (2012-05-28). "Kinfolk magazine's creator Nathan Williams on inspiration, small gatherings, and the creative process". Weldon Owen. Retrieved 2013-09-22.
- ↑ O'Hara, Gail. "An Interview with Andy Ricker from Pok Pok". Kinfolk. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
- ↑ "Kinfolk Dinner – Brooklyn, New York Short Film | OEN". The189.com. 2012-03-05. Retrieved 2013-09-22.
- ↑ Matthew McIntyre (2011-07-25). "Kinfolk Magazine | Desktop". Desktopmag.com.au. Retrieved 2013-09-22.
- ↑ Benjamin Tepler (2014-04-02). "Kinfolk Magazine Takes Over the World.". Retrieved 2015-02-03.
- ↑ Tim Murphy (2014-04-25). "Kinfolk Magazine, the Martha Stewart Living of the Portland Set.". The New York Times. Retrieved 2015-02-01.
- ↑ "KINFOLK Japan Edition Launched". Minimal.Jp. Retrieved 2013-09-22.
- ↑ "THE KINFOLK HOME". Kinfolk. Kinfolk. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
- ↑ "The Kinfolk Home: A Book for Fulfilling, Slow Living". Yatzer. Yatzer. Retrieved 18 April 2016.