The Albion is a rider owned and run BMX magazine. It is a Bi-monthly publication which can be picked up for free at a local BMX shop. I used this magazine as research for several reasons. It is a well put together magazine compared to other BMX magazines, which can appear cheap and quickly thrown together. Whereas the Journalism and Art direction of The Albion is much more professional and influential.
The Albion is similar to that of 'Sidewalk' Skate magazine, where there is a clear passion for the photography and journalism which goes into it. Daniel Benson, is the editor, he also contributes articles as well along with his photography. By looking into my back catologue, I was able to take ideas for composition of photography, Layouts of adverts, style of typography, and also look into quotes from professional riders which some up the reason why they ride bikes everyday.
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