6/30/2008

mankind mag: issue one.

I am ABSOLUTELY thrilled to release the debut of Mankind Mag and am having the hardest time preventing an overuse of exclamation marks and caps lock. But just so you know, on my side of the screen? I’m jumping up and down with excitement.

Mankind Mag is here. For those of you that missed the prior announcements, Mankind Mag is a new monthly PDF publication from DesignForMankind.com that will now be available as a print edition. Just to break it down for you:

Online = FREE. Preview it here, and download it here.
Print = $8.95. Purchase it here.

Now go, enjoy and be inspired. I leave you with the main sponsors for Mankind Mag, to which I am forever indebted to for their generosity and support. A BIG thank you to the following individuals [among our other sponsors which you can find in the inside cover of the mag!]:

AllyZabba, Edi’s Files, and Lynda Andrews-Barry: THANK YOU!

Lastly, a MASSIVE thanks to you, readers. I know I say this all the time, but can it really be said enough? I am SO inspired by you.

Taking the day off [and possibly tomorrow to catch up on sleep!], but I’ll check in from time to time to see how you’re enjoying the debut. Love to you all!

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142 Comments

1. 
   That Girl Designs:

   Congrats! What a great accomplishment for you….and a treat for all of us.

   4:35 pm on Jun 30, 2008
2. 
   angie:

   I’m Very excited Erin!Looks GREAT!! See you after you catch up on some much needed sleep!*a

   4:56 pm on Jun 30, 2008
3. 
   Octavine Illustration:

   so so so so excited for you!~ off to check it out now. this is wonderful news indeed (and worthy of MANY CAPS and exclamation points!!!!!!!!!!)!

   4:56 pm on Jun 30, 2008
4. 
   Liason:

   eek so exciting i can’t even say anymore right now. just that i’m on a sailboat somewhere off NC and i’m stealing wireless just to look at this!!! :) well done!

   4:57 pm on Jun 30, 2008
5. 
   Sam:

   I especially loved the 101 things page…the whole mag is just lovely. I’m going to make some tea and take my time paging through. Congrats!

   5:10 pm on Jun 30, 2008
6. 
   Neutral Dwelling:

   I loved it! I don’t blame you for being so excited. It is fab!

   5:32 pm on Jun 30, 2008
7. 
   island girl:

   EEEEEEEKKKKKK!!!!!!!

   SUCH GOODNESS! CONGRATS AGAIN!

   5:33 pm on Jun 30, 2008
8. 
   design for mankind.:

   Oh my goodness; thank you so so so much for all of your sweet comments. I’ve read each and every one of them and the tears are welling!

   I know it’s just a small contribution, but I so hope I can give back in the same manner each month. You have all been such an inspiration to me!!!!

   THANK YOU.

   5:54 pm on Jun 30, 2008
9. 
   JLC Studio:

   Whooooo Hooooo!!!!!! Congratulations Erin! Hope you are able to catch up on sleep and have a great few days off. Can’t wait to read it!

   5:59 pm on Jun 30, 2008
10. 
    asphaltandair:

    Congrats! Congrat! Congrats!
    Hands clapping over here on my end!

    6:31 pm on Jun 30, 2008
11. 
    lisa s:

    hip hip hooray!!!!!
    so proud of you.
    it looks so beautiful!
    hugs

    7:06 pm on Jun 30, 2008
12. 
    cevd:

    it is fantastic, congrats! i can’t wait for the next issue.

    7:07 pm on Jun 30, 2008
13. 
    titofarpas:

    Lovely blog.
    Congratulations

    7:16 pm on Jun 30, 2008
14. 
    aimee:

    you’re going over 100 comments for sure on this post, i have to imagine! you did it! fabulous job!

    7:18 pm on Jun 30, 2008
15. 
    design for mankind.:

    THANK YOU SO MUCH ALL! :)

    7:19 pm on Jun 30, 2008
16. 
    katiecrackernuts:

    No way. Everyone’s already said what I wanted to say. Well done, well done, well done. I know what it’s like to get a print publication out and you’re a doll for giving it your all.

    7:24 pm on Jun 30, 2008
17. 
    Katrina:

    congratulations, erin! it looks AMAZING…

    7:31 pm on Jun 30, 2008
18. 
    Miranda:

    S0 exciting — and I’m thrilled to be one of the inaugural advertisers. Beautiful job, Erin! Blogging about it right now…

    7:33 pm on Jun 30, 2008
19. 
    Hila:

    YAYYY!! I’m so excited! Well done Erin! Am going to go check it out now :)

    7:46 pm on Jun 30, 2008
20. 
    Hila:

    Oh, I just realised I can’t buy the print version because shipping is fot the US only – damn!! But never mind, I’ll download it. It looks fantastic Erin – great work!!

    7:51 pm on Jun 30, 2008
21. 
    design for mankind.:

    You are nice, nice, nice! :)

    7:54 pm on Jun 30, 2008
22. 
    The Lil Bee:

    Congratulations! I can’t wait to DEVOUR the first issue. You are a true inspiration. Now go get some much deserved sleep, my friend:)

    8:14 pm on Jun 30, 2008
23. 
    Mama Pea:

    Oh my goodness! I love it, it’s so beautiful and refreshing. I can’t wait to get my copy and enjoy every delicious page. . . surrounded by fluffy pillows. . . on a soft blanket . . . under a large shade tree.
    But right now I have to go paint my washing machine yellow. July is going to be so fun!

    8:31 pm on Jun 30, 2008
24. 
    ::{J}:::

    Yeah! So cool!

    8:45 pm on Jun 30, 2008
25. 
    design for mankind.:

    HAHAHAHH Thank you, Mama Pea! :)

    I LOVE YOU!

    8:56 pm on Jun 30, 2008
26. 
    zara:

    Just ordered the print version. Can’t wait to get it!

    9:12 pm on Jun 30, 2008
27. 
    karina:

    Congrats! I like it very much!!!!

    9:18 pm on Jun 30, 2008
28. 
    DESIGN DIG:

    holy geeze! The cover is amazing!!!!

    10:00 pm on Jun 30, 2008
29. 
    Victoria:

    What a great accomplishment! It looks wonderful! Congratulations!

    10:34 pm on Jun 30, 2008
30. 
    Anonymous:

    Congratulations! The magazine is fantastic, as we all knew it would be!

    11:57 pm on Jun 30, 2008
31. 
    Sky:

    congratulations! i can’t wait to read it :)

    1:24 am on Jul 1, 2008
32. 
    joanie:

    So very exciting, can’t wait to catch up with the whole thing when I return home – just had to check in to say a great big WELL DONE!!!

    2:34 am on Jul 1, 2008
33. 
    mette /ungt blod:

    congratulations! i just “flipped” through it and it looks just as wonderful as i imagined!

    2:55 am on Jul 1, 2008
34. 
    being brazen:

    Cool!! Well done!

    3:09 am on Jul 1, 2008
35. 
    flurogoddess:

    Wahoo!

    It’s lovely!

    Well done you. Take all the sleep you need.

    3:36 am on Jul 1, 2008
36. 
    this chicken:

    Oh Erin, this is beautiful and fantastic and just so lovely to see! You’ve done an absolutely AMAZING job. I’ve downloaded already and am off to buy the print version too… Love it to pieces! xx

    3:47 am on Jul 1, 2008
37. 
    this chicken:

    Oh but it doesn’t ship overseas :(
    Is there any way I can have myself a hard copy all the way over here in little England?

    3:49 am on Jul 1, 2008
38. 
    mary:

    I love it! lovely and full of inspiration – thank you!!

    4:12 am on Jul 1, 2008
39. 
    Camilla:

    Oh I so want to buy a copy of this- but like a few other people have said it doesn’t ship overseas- is there anyway you could ask if there are some friendly people who would be willing to post a copy over to us?

    4:51 am on Jul 1, 2008
40. 
    jennifer:

    This is so wonderful, and it looks like it took SO much work. How in the world did you manage this and your regular content? You must be the most disciplined person!

    6:16 am on Jul 1, 2008
41. 
    Billy:

    I´m dowloading mankind mag as we “speak” and counting the seconds before I can open it.

    Huge congratulations, you deserve them!

    6:27 am on Jul 1, 2008
42. 
    Shiny Black Shoes:

    congrats! :) It’s awesome, you did good :D

    6:40 am on Jul 1, 2008
43. 
    A Print A Day:

    i’ll be getting the hardcopy!!!!!! yay!!!

    8:24 am on Jul 1, 2008
44. 
    ashley:

    thats awesome 36 pages….yipppeee- cup of tea and laptop in bed-here i come! xo

    8:25 am on Jul 1, 2008
45. 
    Esti:

    I’ve taken a deep breath before downloading the Mag……….. Wowwwwwwww! it’s an excellent work, Erin! It shows your great big heart! What I most like is the way you approach beauty: you are so natural, so familiar… Everything is lovely here!! And I’ve discovered great art and artists too!
    Thanks for thinking of me for your project. I couldn’t be more proud, more excited, more thankful.
    Please, there must be a way to send some copies overseas, please, please. I NEED to buy one right now!!
    Erin, you are a modern superhero!

    8:48 am on Jul 1, 2008
46. 
    design for mankind.:

    Awwww, Esti— you are the sweetest thing in the world. Send me your addy and I’ll be sure you get a copy. ;)

    9:39 am on Jul 1, 2008
47. 
    megan:

    congratulations! i can’t wait to read this later tonight.

    10:41 am on Jul 1, 2008
48. 
    Mrs.French:

    I ordered it, I ordered it! I don’t even want to peek at it online. I can’t wait to get it in the mail…wheeeeee! You are an inspiration to all of us. thanks sweet Erin!

    10:50 am on Jul 1, 2008
49. 
    design for mankind.:

    Aww, thank you so much, dear. Truly! YOU are the inspiration!

    10:51 am on Jul 1, 2008
50. 
    dottie:

    congrats erin! you must feel so proud & excited.

    11:09 am on Jul 1, 2008