For several years I subscribed to Isis described as a magazine run by Dylan fans for Dylan fans. Some of the articles were scholarly while others were popular in nature. I always enjoyed reading it.
Today I received an email from publisher Derek Barker stating the next issue will be the last. He states "events of the past two years – COVID, Brexit, and soaring costs worsened by Putin’s war – have combined to make running any subscription-based venture an absolute nightmare." He thought about issuing it in an online format but still felt that the costs would be extraordinarily high.
I thank Derek and his wife Tracy for their efforts over the years in publishing this excellent fanzine. I believe it outlived many other similar publications. I also thank the many contributing authors.
ISIS Magazine Ltd is continuing to trade as usual (books, CDs, vinyl, back issues, etc.)
I wish Derek and Tracy well in their future endeavors. I realize this was a difficult decision to make.
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On August 22, 2022 the publishers announced that Isis will continue as an online-only publication.
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