Hello
Bird here. Just read peoples comments, thanks for the nice ones! OK, I shall post the final comment on this stream.
I produced a mini run of the Creative Times, it was 64 pages full colour A4 and pretty blooming good actually. Tried to get more funding to take it to a full run of thousands but by then the economy was collapsing and it became too difficult. I also had my hands full with a new baby girl.
So I also posted it online and emailed everyone in it explaining the situation.
I felt I hadnt done as good a job as I hoped so offered refunds to anyone who wanted one. ( About a dozen artists had paid, I ended up charging about £95 a page I think.) I made refunds to those who wanted one.
The website no longer exists because the domain expired and I didn't want to continue or expand the project.
As a concept I stand by it. Artists can easily self publicise and promote, if they work together. ( Not one trying to organise everything and everyone else!)
Some call this a vanity project, but what could be vainer than needing anyone else to love and validate your work? It's just business, and art, and trying to do something good.
Thanks all for the experience, onwards and upwards.
www.BirdLoveGod.comx