{"title":"Wobby","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"wobby-issue-39","title":"Wobby Volume 10 No. 39","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eWobby\u003c\/i\u003e is a biannual visual arts magazine from the Netherlands, bringing together illustration, literature and comics. It has a colourful, independent feel, with work that often leans towards the more playful and experimental.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat grabbed us about this issue.... \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eUsing the theme of ‘Local Liar’ - a nod to small newspapers that expect to be taken at their word - this issue brings together a mix of imagined news stories by artists and illustrators. We enjoyed the bold combination of graphics and text throughout. Towards the back, the adverts section plays on the format of traditional classifieds, while an illustrated guide to “hating your neighbour” adds a more playful note. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is Wobby for? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis would suit you if you enjoy graphic art and thoughtful storytelling, where ideas unfold visually rather than through long passages of text. The risograph printing gives each page a distinctive, slightly handmade feel, with layered colours and textures. You don’t need any background in illustration to get into it, it’s something you can dip into, moving between shorter pieces in no particular order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eType: Visual with some short reads\u003cbr\u003ePages: 40\u003cbr\u003eInstagram: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/wobbyclub\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e@Wobbyclub\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wobby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57987632234880,"sku":"Wobby 39 J3","price":12.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/5118\/7538\/files\/Wobby39COVER.png?v=1777387682"},{"product_id":"wobby-volume-10-no-40","title":"Wobby Volume 10 no. 40","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eWobby\u003c\/i\u003e is a biannual visual arts magazine from the Netherlands, bringing together illustration, literature and comics. It has a colourful, independent feel, with work that often leans towards the more playful and experimental.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat grabbed us about this issue.... \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe theme of \u003cem\u003eCritter Tales \u003c\/em\u003egives this issue a storybook quality, with fairytale characters and mythical animals taking centre stage. We kept coming back to \u003cem\u003eThe Midnight Forest Feast, \u003c\/em\u003ea comic-strip illustration where an unlikely gathering unfolds: horned beasts, wolves, tiny pigs and talking pea pods all attending the outdoor party. \u003cem\u003eThe Soup Spirit\u003c\/em\u003e has a similar warmth to it, following a homemade soup that takes on a life of its own.\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWho is Wobby for? \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis would suit you if you enjoy graphic art and thoughtful storytelling, where ideas unfold visually rather than through long passages of text. The risograph printing gives each page a distinctive, slightly handmade feel, with layered colours and textures. You don’t need any background in illustration to get into it, it’s something you can dip into, moving between shorter pieces in no particular order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eType: Visual with some short reads\u003cbr\u003ePages: 40\u003cbr\u003eInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/wobbyclub\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e@Wobbyclub\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wobby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57989152244096,"sku":"Wobby 40 J3","price":12.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/5118\/7538\/files\/Wobby40COVER.png?v=1777394068"},{"product_id":"wobby-volume-10-no-41","title":"Wobby Volume 11 no.41","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eWobby\u003c\/i\u003e is a biannual visual arts magazine from the Netherlands, bringing together illustration, literature and comics. It has a colourful, independent feel, with work that often leans towards the more playful and experimental.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat grabbed us about this issue....\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis issue reflects on the familiar phrase “get well soon”, exploring ideas of healing in a more personal way. We kept coming back to the story of Jacob, who is trying to be a better father to his young daughter. It’s a detailed piece, with an unusual style of writing that benefits from a slower read. Across the issue, the combination of graphics and typography adds another layer, giving you a bit more to sit with as you move through it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is \u003cem\u003eWobby\u003c\/em\u003e for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis would suit you if you enjoy graphic art and thoughtful storytelling, where ideas unfold visually rather than through long passages of text. The risograph printing gives each page a distinctive, slightly handmade feel, with layered colours and textures. You don’t need any background in illustration to get into it, it’s something you can dip into, moving between shorter pieces in no particular order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eType: Visual with short reads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePages: 40\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/wobbyclub\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e@Wobbyclub\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wobby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57995470864768,"sku":"Wobby 41 J3","price":12.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/5118\/7538\/files\/Wobby41COVER.png?v=1777458438"},{"product_id":"wobby-volume-10-no-42","title":"Wobby Volume 11 no.42","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eWobby\u003c\/i\u003e is a biannual visual arts magazine from the Netherlands, bringing together illustration, literature and comics. It has a colourful, independent feel, with work that often leans towards the more playful and experimental.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat grabbed us about this issue....\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFolklores and legends are revisited here, with traditional myths reworked through a more contemporary lens, touching on themes of queer identity and the patriarchy. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eYes Sang\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is one of the longer pieces, following a Malaysian family as they come together from different parts of the UK to share a traditional meal. It reflects on the pace of cultural change, while holding onto a sense of heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is \u003cem\u003eWobby\u003c\/em\u003e for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis would suit you if you enjoy graphic art and thoughtful storytelling, where ideas unfold visually rather than through long passages of text. The risograph printing gives each page a distinctive, slightly handmade feel, with layered colours and textures. 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