Hello everyone,

Let's get this bit over with then. You're reading this because you once
signed up for Maus of Elliott of All The Rage newsletters, or someone else
signed you up. Or, um, well, I signed you up personally, because I know you
better than you know yourself. All that can change, though; you just need to
let me know that I'm ruining your life and I'll go away.

Once again, I am hyping this as the best ever issue of ATR. It's 27 pages
long, for a start, which is exactly the same length as all the good bits in
the Guardian. It's the length of 27 book worms laid end to end. It's the
length of time in years since To The Manor Born first aired. Yay. Tis the
length of kings.

It's not just long, either, it's also good. The theme is "art" - just check
out that cover, created by designmeister Sandy Noble. Vote now for my
interview with Helena "How Do I Solve A Problem Like Maria" Blackman on page
six (and delight in my efforts to avoid asking her the eponymous question.)
Rejoice in Stefan "that cover" Schafer and James Wallis's brilliantly
written pieces. Find out which clubs that would have ATR favourite Sylvia
Bellini as a member. Enjoy the virtual gallery experience from the comfort
of your own home (or workplace) with Tanya Ahsan, Camilla Stacey and others.
Then there's TWO competitions, a photo of a teapot, and loads of other stuff
- including an advert for my forthcoming book, How To Worry Friends and
Inconvenience People (sorry).

Particularly eagle-eyed readers might have noticed we've been diverting
slightly from the "fashion and lifestyle" model of late. All I'll say about
that is that, well, ATR is for "everyone else". You can get reviews of new
films and exhibitions in any old magazine, but where else can you find
slightly-out-of-date reviews? Hmm? Where else can you find this level of
disinterest in what most people actually want from a consumer title? That's
what makes ATR special. And that's the thing that keeps its readership
firmly in single figures.

The myspace page: www.myspace.com/alltheragemagazine
The free love: www.alltherage.org.uk
The love that comes at a price (currently £6.59):
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/190500575X/ref=3Dnosim/snowbooks-21

Until next month...

Leila xxx

PS. John "Barrowman". I know. Sorry, again.