{"title":"Akin","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"akin-issue-5","title":"Akin Issue 5","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePublished annually, \u003cem\u003eAkin\u003c\/em\u003e is a magazine championing independent creatives and small businesses, with a focus on the communities around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat grabbed us about this issue...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIssue 05 takes new beginnings as its theme, exploring what they demand as much as what they offer. We kept coming back to \"Living off the land when I've always lived off other people's couches.\" It handles the romance of starting over with real honesty. The Saunton Surf Sisters piece is also worth a look. It makes a quiet case for community as the real engine behind any fresh start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho's \u003cem\u003eAkin\u003c\/em\u003e for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAkin\u003c\/em\u003e is one for when you want to feel part of something. It profiles the people behind independent businesses alongside thought pieces that give those stories wider context. You can tell it comes from a genuine community rather than a publishing house. Akin also runs a shop in Norwich Lanes, selling independent magazines and hosting creative workshops. It tells you something about the spirit behind the title. This will suit you if you're drawn to real voices over polished editorial. It's an annual, so each issue has the feel of something worth keeping. Think of it as a conversation between makers and readers rather than a magazine at arm's length. It's one to reach for when you want something personal and unhurried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eType: Mixed-length, story-led read\u003cbr\u003ePages: 30\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Akin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42918663422168,"sku":"Akin Issue 5 E1","price":12.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/5118\/7538\/products\/Akin-Magazine-Issue-5-cover.jpg?v=1654099531"}],"url":"https:\/\/picsandink.com\/collections\/akin\/makers.oembed","provider":"Pics and Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}