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Who we are:
Glass Buffalo is a literary magazine in search of mythic power. We publish fiction, nonfiction, and poetry by emerging writers from the University of Alberta.
The magazine incorporates a black-and-white palette with clean design to create a friendly and enjoyable experience for our readers. Printed on recycled, gloss-free paper, Glass Buffalo absorbs the light and the attention of our readers. Our magazine feels comfortable in our readers’ hands, and remains there as they engage with our stories and turn our pages.
Our audience is comprised of anyone who loves a good story, such as students, academics, and writing professionals. They enjoy experiencing art in all its forms, and they are always on the hunt for their next great read and the place to read it in.
Fast facts:
Established: 2012
Frequency: Twice per year
Circulation: 1,000 copies per issue
Distribution: Glass Buffalo is mailed to subscribers, sold in Edmonton bookstores (Audreys Books, Alhambra Books, Chapters Strathcona, TIX on the Square), handed out at professional conferences and literary festivals across Alberta (Alberta Magazines Conference, Creative Age Festival, Edmonton Poetry Festival, LitFest: Edmonton’s Nonfiction Festival, Writers’ Guild of Alberta Conference), and given to students at the University of Alberta.
Rates and sizes:
1/4 page – $100 – 8″ wide x 1.18125″ high OR 3.875″ wide x 5.125″ high
1/2 page – $150 – 8″ wide x 5.125″ high OR 3.875″ wide x 10.5″ high
Full page – $200 – 8.75″ wide x 11.25″ high (includes 0.125″ bleed)
Cover spot (inside front, inside back, outside back) – $250
Format:
We prefer high-resolution PDFs, but will also accept print-quality InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator files with fonts embedded or included.
All files must be at least 300 DPI and greyscale.
Deadlines:
Winter Issue
Booking deadline: January 31
Issue published: March
Fall Issue
Booking deadline: July 31
Issue published: September
Our accolades:
2014 Alberta Magazine Awards
Winner: 2014 Best New Magazine
Nominated: Best Fiction – “Thomas, His Christian Name,” Joe Gurba, Fall 2013
Nominated: Best Poetry – “Coup,” Deborah Ramkhelawan, Fall 2013
“Emerging writers need places to publish that respect both fragility and power. Glass Buffalo, as its name suggests, honours those literary qualities and does so with care and respect in an attractive format. A very impressive publication.”
– Tim Bowling, author of The Tinsmith
“Glass Buffalo entertains, informs, and lets you know that Alberta’s writing future is in good hands.”
– Janice MacDonald, creator of the Randy Craig mystery series
Contact:
glassbuffalomagazine@gmail.com
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