It was a delight to receive Wrap in the post last week, at the impressive size of 320mm x 420mm it really catches the eye. Wrap is a magazine which doubles as wrapping paper with a bonus selection of postcards on the back page. The magazine is designed beautifully and while keeping things creative, it also works as a readable mag. This issue of Wrap (issue 2) includes work from a selection of illustrators and designers Lisa Stickley, Gemma Correll and Thereza Rowe. Launched at The London Design Festival in 2010, the magazine was set up by designers Christopher Harrison and Polly Glass 'to showcase work of talented artists' and we would definitely agree, it hits its brief. It is also printed on 100% recycled FSC certified stock which is supplied by Paper Co.
Each issue is themed and this one concentrates on animals and creatures – not only is the imagery really stunning – but there are also lots of easy to digest features including 'a day in the life' so it's perfect to pick up whenever you've got the time.
Of course, the upside of this magazine is once you've read it, you can wrap your presents with it. That's if you can bear to give it away...
Find Wrap in stores such as Tate Modern, Magma, The Design Museum and others. Find out more at: www.thewrappaper.com
