The Guys at Living Proof have released the latest in their excellent series of free art books.

Here’s what they have to say about it -

Hey! Guess what? It’s officially out! That’s right, folks, Living Proof Magazine Issue 5 is officially available to the masses.

And we sure are pleased with out fifth issue as it features a bevy of artist interviews and features with the likes of Todd James, Josh Cheuse, Claw Money, and Jim Houser, amongst others. In addition to those main pieces, the issue also boasts a conversation about collaboration with photographer Peter Sutherland, Jim Drain using the pages of the magazine to create a small ‘zine, Erik Foss speaking candidly about his work and life, the beautiful paper sculptures and drawings of the incredibly talented Jen Stark, and a fashion story of downtown darlings shot by Curtis Kulig.

Living Proof Magazine will be available for FREE all over the country at some of the nation’s top boutiques, such as Supreme (NYC and LA), Alife Rivington Club (NYC), Reed Space (NYC), St. Alfred (Chicago), Huf (San Francisco), Concepts (Boston), Ubiq (Philadelphia), and OHWOW (Miami), or online at Livingproofmag.bigcartel.com. Limited Edition of 10,000 copies.

I’m really excited to once again be a part of Living Proof, contributing a short interview with my friend SheOne. Make sure you find a copy!

Images of back cover and spine follow.

Now on newstands, Creative Review brings all its usual goodies – highlighting advertising and graphic design – for the July 2010 issue, but also offers a new twist. Their first “Illustration Annual” makes up a portion of the issue, and follows the format of their already popular “Photography Annual.” Examples picked in several categories from design to editorial, the range allowing an in depth look at the vibrancy of contemporary illustration.

Select page views from the issue after the jump.

For its June/July issue, American Dreaming features up-and-coming artists Mark Evans and Erika Iris Simmons. Their cover boy is Posterboy, fitting for the theme “Not Your Mother’s Collection.” Additionally, the magazine works to raise awareness and funds for autism. 100% of profits from single and subscription sales will go to Autism Speaks.

A brief video introducing the issue after the jump.

Tempted by the promise of an exclusive photograph of the world’s oldest tree, and the dog named after it?

Then, issue number two of PWR Paper is for you.

The poster magazine includes the outstanding treat mentioned above, as well as an interview with the band Enigma, interpretations of the lamp Ashoka by Ettore Sottsass, and other amusing bits and pieces. Contributors are diverse (a list – John Divola, Natalie Rognsøy, Andreas Banderas, Alexander Palmestål, Mikael Enqvist, Ignace Wouters, Elina Minn, Artie Vierkant, Poster Company, Louie Schumacher, Brenna Murphy, Lisa Öberg, Daniel Swan, Arran Ridley, Ida Lehtonen, Ben Jones, Amanda Svensson, and Matt Lock) which lends well to an interested final product.

Buy direct or head to fine places like Printed Matter in New York, ICA in London, V1 in Copenhagen, Pro-qm and Motto in Berlin, Ooga Booga in Los Angeles or Galleri Krets in Malmö, Sweden and snag one free.

Secondary look after the jump.

It’s Nice That rolls out its third foray into print today, pulling material from the website published from October 2009 to March 2010 and adding a bevvy of interviews and features. Included are chats with furniture designer Tom Dixon, graphic designer Milton Glaser and Sir Paul Smith. On the features side, It’s Nice That offers an essay by Geoff McFetridge entitled “Graphics vs. Poetry.”

Available now from It’s Nice That (the link will also provide full information on the printing process and complete contents).

Completely redesigned – with new size, new paper, new typography, and new logo – the April issue of Creative Review features a cover illustration by Anthony Burrill. Fittingly, the content focuses on new ideas for the magazine. Apart from size (which was figured to best maximize a size/cost/postage ratio), CR will also include a few new segments as they try to balance web and print life. New are two sections (“The Grid” and “Hi-Res”) designed to showcase the image potential in print. A new people profile also kicks off, subject one being David James, designed to detail a full career. The changes are certainly noticeable, and clearly also for the best.

The redesign was handled by art director Paul Pensom, with consulting aid by Paul Barnes in regards to typography.

Some page views of the April issue of Creative Review follow.

Believe it or not, Creative Review is 30 years old. However, the celebratory magazine doesn’t look back. It looks forward, and does so through the eyes of 30 prominent practitioners, critics, curators, and academics. There is also a look at the new identity of PEW Center for Arts & Heritage (an organization I’ve had great pleasure working with in several capacities).

Select layout views after the jump.

February’s issue of the Art Street Journal comes packed with quality previews. Included is a look at Ed Templeton’s upcoming show at Roberts & Tilton. There are interviews with Nina Pandolfo and Krystian Truth Czaplicki. On the reviews end, TASJ heads to San Francisco to catch Barry McGee at SFMOMA.

Additionally, a new section on art fairs and auctions has been added. Learn more and sign up to receive copies at theartstreetjournal.com.

Elephant, a quarterly contemporary art and visual culture magazine, has officially launched on the web. The website offers a store, stocking the same high end design books as editor-in-chief Mark Valli’s Magma shops in London. A full rundown of the latest issue contents is also available.

Decidedly simple, the site does allow a better view into the workings and intent of Elephant.

A peak inside the latest issue after the jump.

Issue No. 10 of Grab Magazine, the Italian publication dedicated to street culture, features cover worked by Nick Walker. The stencil king is profiled, along with Ron Van Der Ende, Niklas Coskan, and photographer Magnus Osterhult. Review of current accessories, sneakers, and snow, and a fashion spread complement the art content. As always, Grab compliments the magazine editorial content with informative review and interview on their regularly updated blog.

Read online here.