The Blotter Magazine, Inc. Email Format
Book and Periodical PublishingNorth Carolina, United States2-10 Employees
The Blotter Magazine, Inc. is a non-profit organization operating in the book and periodical publishing space, with a focus on nurturing underground and outsider literature and art. Based in Durham, North Carolina, its editorial activities are centered in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and the organization emphasizes accessibility by distributing free copies at selected newsstands in the North Carolina Triangle area and expanding to other Southeast cities, while also shipping subscriptions across the United States. The enterprise is led by a small team that includes a publisher, president, treasurer, and an editor-in-chief, supported by a board of directors and volunteer staff, underscoring a community-driven model that values dignity and respect for contributors, donors, and readers. Established as a 501(c)(3) entity, The Blotter Magazine seeks to publish and pursue book publishing ventures, balancing artistic freedom with a commitment to broad audience reach in the literary and art domains. The organization operates within a niche segment of publishing that contrasts with larger, mainstream magazines by prioritizing unconventional writing and art and aiming to keep financial concerns from limiting creative life and expression. In recent activity, its distribution footprint has grown beyond its initial free newsstand presence, aligning with its objective to provide accessible underground literature to a wider audience.