Back in 2022, I said there was a problem in the independent art sphere: there were plenty of creators, but not enough publications and critics who were reviewing good art, stories and media from the independent scene.
Spotlighting Art for the Moth-like Masses
A version of this article was published on Praxarchy under the penname Edward White on 25th June 2022. It can be read here.
Back in March, in a podcast on my second channel, I made an off-hand comment that I knew a friend who was working on a project to address this very issue.
I am happy to announce that this project has taken flight. I present to you the L&A Catalogue (2025 edition).
The L&A Catalogue is a sister publication of Corncrake Magazine.
The Corncrake Magazine is a digital literary magazine and platform which publishes short stories and series from independent writers and creators.
The L&A Catalogue, however, is a compendium and guide to the best literature, art and creative products from independent writers, artists and creators who recognize that the modern entertainment industry is vapid and dead.
An important point here is that the pieces inside the magazine are curated. When I say that the best is on display here, I do mean it. The art, the products and literature have all been verified by the editors of the magazine as being of high quality.
The independent works within this edition are the crรจme de la crรจme. This isnโt a simple list of independent books, paintings and items that you can buy from online indie creators.
This is an index of quality.
This is just a taste of what is inside the 2025 edition. You can buy the magazine here (while copies last!) or peruse a digital version on the Corncrake website.
And now an announcement for all independent artists, creators and writers in these waters of the great online expanse.
Next year, there will be a 2026 edition. For the chance to have your work considered for next yearโs catalogue, you can email the Corncrake team at teamcorncrake@gmail.com
I am happy to say that my books made the cut for this magazine. They can be bought here on my Amazon author page.