Martin P Wilson Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 I have just got rid of my none-Fuji photo gear (see the final chapter in the story at I am purely a Fuji photographer) and am now starting to clear out my old magazines to make space. In particular I have an almost complete set (I think) of Photon/PhotoPro/Master Digital and other Icon/David Kilpatrick magazines. It seems a shame to just send them for recycling. Anyone have any ideas how to find a new home for them? Indeed, does anyone want them, when I get them all together? I will keep the ones that have articles or pictures by me but that is only a handful. Because of the bulk and weight the recipient will have to arrange collection! No charge but a donation to a stroke charity would be appreciated; perhaps via a friend's Just Giiving page - she is lined up to do a sky dive when the weather is suitable (sooner her than me)! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Rooney Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Oh my . . . I feel for you, Martin, but I can't reach you. In our ultra-modern digital world, magazines = clutter. Books, LPs, paper files are now clutter too. When you get down to the nitty-gritty of this project, things will look even worse--the weight, the packaging, the transportation of lots of heavy stuff. I have a great second-hand store near me, but I don't recall that they handle magazines. (see below). You are still in the wishful-thinking, denial stage. You need a rare, sane collector (are stamp collectors actually sane?). I have one suggestion: contact DavidK and ask him what to do. Edo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert M Estall Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Speaking of David Kilpatrick, is he vanished, or worse, banished? i do miss his pearls of wisdom. or maybe Icon is taking up all his time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin P Wilson Posted March 9, 2016 Author Share Posted March 9, 2016 Oh my . . . I feel for you, Martin, but I can't reach you. In our ultra-modern digital world, magazines = clutter. Books, LPs, paper files are now clutter too. When you get down to the nitty-gritty of this project, things will look even worse--the weight, the packaging, the transportation of lots of heavy stuff. I have a great second-hand store near me, but I don't recall that they handle magazines. (see below). You are still in the wishful-thinking, denial stage. You need a rare, sane collector (are stamp collectors actually sane?). I have one suggestion: contact DavidK and ask him what to do. Edo Contacting DK is on my list. Edo, I realise it is wishful thinking but I felt I had to at least try! : Oh well, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bell Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Yes I miss David K too. Allan Edit: Come back David even if only once in a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Carlsson Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 I have just got rid of my none-Fuji photo gear (see the final chapter in the story at I am purely a Fuji photographer) and am now starting to clear out my old magazines to make space. In particular I have an almost complete set (I think) of Photon/PhotoPro/Master Digital and other Icon/David Kilpatrick magazines. It seems a shame to just send them for recycling. Anyone have any ideas how to find a new home for them? Indeed, does anyone want them, when I get them all together? I will keep the ones that have articles or pictures by me but that is only a handful. Because of the bulk and weight the recipient will have to arrange collection! No charge but a donation to a stroke charity would be appreciated; perhaps via a friend's Just Giiving page - she is lined up to do a sky dive when the weather is suitable (sooner her than me)! Martin Isn't there a public library or photoclub that could find them useful? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin P Wilson Posted March 9, 2016 Author Share Posted March 9, 2016 I have just got rid of my none-Fuji photo gear (see the final chapter in the story at I am purely a Fuji photographer) and am now starting to clear out my old magazines to make space. In particular I have an almost complete set (I think) of Photon/PhotoPro/Master Digital and other Icon/David Kilpatrick magazines. It seems a shame to just send them for recycling. Anyone have any ideas how to find a new home for them? Indeed, does anyone want them, when I get them all together? I will keep the ones that have articles or pictures by me but that is only a handful. Because of the bulk and weight the recipient will have to arrange collection! No charge but a donation to a stroke charity would be appreciated; perhaps via a friend's Just Giiving page - she is lined up to do a sky dive when the weather is suitable (sooner her than me)! Martin Isn't there a public library or photoclub that could find them useful? I may try my old Photo Society (member way back in the late 1970s), perhaps local RPS branch and I have a friend who has just come back into photography. Whatever, the magazines will be going. Decluttering is very therapeutic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Rooney Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Speaking of David Kilpatrick, is he vanished, or worse, banished? i do miss his pearls of wisdom. or maybe Icon is taking up all his time. David K is still a member of this forum. A few years ago he bought back the magazine(s) he had previously launched: http://www.iconpublications.com I imagine his publishing and editing work keeps him very busy, probably too busy to hang out in the forum these days. Let's all just wish him luck and thanks for his past posts. Edo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacecadet Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Speaking of David Kilpatrick, is he vanished, or worse, banished? i do miss his pearls of wisdom. or maybe Icon is taking up all his time.Let's all just wish him luck and thanks for his past posts. ...and speaking personally for making sure I always buy the right DSLR. And buying my Photokina articles when the had the budget for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mitchell Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Fortunately, David's pearls of Sony wisdom can still be found on his PHOTOCLUBALPHA website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDoug Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 I've purchased a number of DVDs and a magazine or two from an eBay seller in Snodland, southeast of London. As a buyer, I find her excellent to deal with but have no idea what deals she makes in acquiring collections. Among her various enthusiast magazines, I do see some on photography here: http://stores.ebay.com/englishendeavour/Photography-/_i.html?_fsub=550522119&_sid=699138519&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322 Cheers, Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Rooney Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Martin, I stopped in at the Housing Works Bookstore Cafe in Soho yesterday and asked the nice lady if they took in used magazines . . . or knew somewhere that did. The answer was no and no, and I could tell that it was a question she'd been asked many times before. Get thee to the nearest recycling center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin P Wilson Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 Martin, I stopped in at the Housing Works Bookstore Cafe in Soho yesterday and asked the nice lady if they took in used magazines . . . or knew somewhere that did. The answer was no and no, and I could tell that it was a question she'd been asked many times before. Get thee to the nearest recycling center. Thanks Edo, I really appreciate the effort, So instead of ashes to ashes it is pulp to pulp ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacecadet Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Years ago I sold a couple of years' BJs on Ebay, not for much money but better than throwing them away. The buyer pays postage as usual. If you do throw them away scan them first, for private study of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Maybe give the disabled photographers charity a call….I know they are happy to accept donations of equipment and books….maybe they could use the magazines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCat Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Schools? I found a home for my enlarger at ICP. Gave it away to a photography student. I know they have a library so maybe something like that near you. Paulette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colblimp Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Years ago I sold a couple of years' BJs on Ebay, not for much money but better than throwing them away. The buyer pays postage as usual. If you do throw them away scan them first, for private study of course. BJ's?! Who's selling them, what's her location and how can I contact her...?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacecadet Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 I sold my own copies. I assume there's a joke here that I've missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Gallery Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 BJP is what I think you mean -- try googling BJ mag.................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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