Released on: October 31, 2008, 1:59 pm

Press Release Author: Sarah Meehan / Stampington & Company

Industry: Entertainment

Press Release Summary: Publisher Stampington & Company receives prestigious awards
for new photo-journalism publication 'Life Images'.

Press Release Body:
Laguna Hills, CA - October 21, 2008 - Stampington & Company's premier
photo-journalism publication, Life Images, has recently received two prestigious
honors - being named one of the Hottest Launches of 2008 by Min Magazine and Mr.
Magazine (magazine expert Dr. Samir Husni) and a bronze Gold Ink award for
excellence in printed media.
Called "the country's leading magazine expert" by Forbes ASAP magazine, Dr. Husni
has been deeply involved in the magazine industry for over 20 years. He is the
author of the annual Samir Husni's Guide to New Magazines, currently in its 22nd
year, and is the editor of The Future of Magazines. When selecting his annual list
of hottest launches, Dr. Husni considers numerous factors, including ability to
generate publicity, relevancy to the intended market, diversified and specialized
nature, and innovativeness. Life Images, launched on January 1, 2008, puts a unique
spin on the art of photography by showcasing bold, full-page images alongside
thought-provoking quotes, poetry and journaling that give readers a glimpse behind
the lens.
This year's Gold Ink Award winners were chosen from nearly 1,500 entries submitted
across all categories. Winning pieces surpassed their competitors based on print
quality, technical difficulty and overall visual effect. Stampington & Company
received a bronze award in the "Consumer Magazines" category, in conjunction with
Quebecor World Midland printing company, for the production of Life Images Winter
2008 (released on January 1, 2008). Somerset Studio May/June 2007 and Somerset
Digital Studio Volume 1 (released on March 1, 2008) both received pewter awards in
the same category. The May/June 2007 issue of Somerset Studio also received a silver
award from the IAPHC, The Graphic Professionals Resource Network, through their 33rd
International Gallery competition late last year.
"We are always thrilled when any of our publications receive awards, but these
honors are extra special," says Stampington & Company's Publisher and President,
Kellene Giloff. "Life Images represents the hard work and determination of our
editorial and design teams in bringing our artistic vision to the world of
photography. With the increasing popularity of digital cameras, we wanted to give
amateur photographers a forum to share their exceptional photographs, and to show
readers that they don't need to be professionals to take outstanding photos."
Life Images is released quarterly and is available directly through Stampington &
Company or on newsstands in the "Photography" or "Craft & Hobby" sections. The
award-winning premier issue is still available directly from Stampington & Company
online at www.stampington.com or over the phone at 1-877-782-6737. To learn more
about Mr. Magazine, Dr. Samir Husni, visit www.mrmagazine.com. To learn more about
the Gold Ink Awards, visit www.goldink.com. For more information about this release,
including print-ready images, visit www.stampington.com/press.

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About Stampington & Company

Stampington & Company(r) is the publisher of Somerset Studio(r), Somerset Memories(tm), The
Stampers' Sampler(r), Art Doll Quarterly(tm), Take Ten(tm), Altered Couture(r), Belle
Armoire(r), and 17 other premier art and crafting publications. The company also
produces exclusive collections of rubber art stamps and artist papers. Information
about Stampington & Company publications can be found on the Web at
www.stampington.com.

Web Site: http://www.stampington.com

Contact Details: Sarah Meehan
Stampington & Company
(949) 380-7318 Ext. 103
E-mail: smeehan@stampington.com
Web site: www.stampington.com