It’s Madness… One… Too..
Welcome to the second edition of Complete and Utter Madness, Madzine (Issue One). We are pleased to announce that our printing process has improved, resulting in a more visually appealing publication. Additionally, we have updated some of the content to reflect current knowledge.
Print length
28 Pages
Language
English
Publisher
Publisher Services
Publication date
January 1, 2023
ISBN-13
979-8-3507-1785-3
Introduction
Hello, good evening and welcome; probably the most overused introduction that madness ever came up with; It’s the edge of 2023 and I welcome you to issue One of Complete & Utter Madness the Madzine.
So firstly let’s meet, I’m Darren Bowen, and I have been a hardcore fan and collector of Madness since ‘79, and over the last 40+ years, I’ve found no cure; no matter how much money I throw at my conspirators, it’s a white line.
So why this fanzine?
It’s a great way to share my love of Madness, talk about Madness, share the latest news and put it directly into your hands for consumption. The zine is kind of a digest version of A Mad Life and the last few months of the Madness Collective and you still get to participate.
Another reason is that, sadly, there is such a lack of involvement or collaboration and getting any level of participation from the thousands of “followers” we have is almost impossible unless you throw a few quid or a free prize into the conversation; otherwise, you can expect crickets. After a year, it’s time for a new approach!
It’s been several years since any such issue of a Madness zine landed on anyone’s doorstep. Sure, you can get up-to-the-minute Madness news online but there’s nothing like settling down with a good zine and giving yourself a break from a screen – even better you now own a physical piece of Madness history.
Finally to those zines that came before, saw and left…
• Madness Unsugged (Vince Carden)
• Nut Inc (Stuart Wright)
• Mad Not Mad (Ian Taylor)
• The Madzine (Terry Hawton)
Madzine magazine is a semi-professional and non-official publication for Madness and music fans. For those who love Madness, there is an opportunity for a new generation to experience the charm of a "Fanzine". Although the original fans from the 80s may be content with their past, this Madzine has a unique look, feel, and character that distinguishes it from other publications. Within its pages, readers can delve into the past with one-of-a-kind articles, in-depth research from the Madness archives, and exclusive never-before-seen photography designed to introduce all fans to a new world of Madness.
It's been several years since any such issue of a Madness zine landed on anyone's doorstep. Sure, you can get up to the minute Madness news online, but there's nothing like sitting down with a good zine and giving yourself a break from a screen - even better, you now own a physical piece of Madness history. So join our vibrant community of Madness enthusiasts and collectors from all over the world! Our subscribers hail from countries like Japan, Ireland, New Zealand, the Netherlands, the United States, France, Spain, and the United Kingdom. Join us and connect with fans from various corners of the globe.
SAMPLE PAGES
The sample pages demonstrate vibrant layouts with bold typography, colorful illustrations, and meticulously curated content that skillfully combines nostalgia with fresh perspectives. Madzine provides a unique platform for both hardcore fans and newcomers to delve into the band’s legacy in detail.
REVIEWS
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Madzine (Issue One, Second Edition, 2023, 28 pp.)
Welcome to the second edition of Complete and Utter Madness, Madzine (Issue One). We are pleased to announce that our printing process has improved, resulting in a more visually appealing publication. Additionally, we have updated some of the content to reflect current knowledge.
We pay homage to fanzines from the late 80s and 90s with a contemporary twist in this issue. We hope to reignite interest in print media and provide readers with something tangible and collectable. This edition features the Nutty Punters, classic cuttings from the music press of the 80s, a section for M.A.D.H.E.A.D.S, engaging feature articles, gig reviews, the results of the One Step Beyond… poll, and much more. We hope you enjoy reading this edition as much as we enjoyed creating it.
INSIDE:
- Nutty Punters
- Mad Filled Days
- One… Too… It’s Madness (Updated)
- Collectable Madness
- Featured M.A.D.H.E.A.D
- One Step Beyond Poll Results (Updated)
- Lady Killers Tour Review
- + much more!
$8.75
Esther Alcamo (verified owner) –
The Madzine is produced with just the right mix of creativity, humour and fascinating information to make it a great read. The articles are informative and enjoyable to read, with lots of excellent photos and graphics in all the right places! My favorite article was “It’s Madness… One… Too…”, for its wealth of detail. Just wonderful.
Andrea Charles (verified owner) –
Received my Madzine today with a photo of little old me inside.
Darren Bowen (verified owner) –
I wanted to pay homage to Madness fanzines from the late 80s and 90s with a contemporary twist in this issue. I hoped to reignite interest in print media and provide readers with something tangible and collectable. This edition features the Nutty Punters, classic cuttings from the music press of the 80s, a section for M.A.D.H.E.A.D.S, engaging feature articles, gig reviews, the results of the One Step Beyond… poll, and much more. I hope you enjoy reading this edition as much as I enjoyed creating it.
Chris Carter-Pegg (verified owner) –
A lovely item, a true labour of love. Very happy recipient, I’ll enjoy reading it!
JPhi Bonnet (verified owner) –
Got my Madzine today and love this beautiful work darren! I thought it came from UK, USA instead.
Mathew Stanton (verified owner) –
I got mine today. very cool
Stephen Sturrock (verified owner) –
Absolutely Wonderful!
Andy Coulter (verified owner) –
I received it today what a great read and I am the featured MADHEAD!