There’s something undeniably luxurious about holding a hardbound cloth magazine in your hands. The weight of it, the texture of the fabric, and the crisp, matte pages invite you into a world that is tactile, intentional, and timeless. In a world consumed by fleeting digital imagery, NOVU offers a rare return to the physical, creating an experience that can be savored. Issue One of NOVU magazine, the highly anticipated analog-only avant-garde art publication, is now available for pre-orders. Each edition, crafted as a limited piece of art itself, promises to transport readers into a world where fashion, nudes, poetry, and surreal art collide in an exquisite showcase of human creativity.
NOVU defies the digital-first trends of today’s art culture. It’s more than just a magazine – it’s a collector’s piece. With only 500 copies available, NOVU distinguishes itself through its premium design: a clothbound hardcover adorned with gold foil deboss on the cover and spine and wrapped in one of five stunning dust covers. Featuring photography from celebrated analog artists like Asher Moss himself, each dust cover is limited to just 100 copies. Printed in the Netherlands, NOVU offers 264 matte pages of art and inspiration, designed to live beyond the confines of a typical magazine.
Asher Moss, the Editor-in-Chief of NOVU
Asher Moss, the Editor-in-Chief of NOVU, is no stranger to curating beauty through analog lenses. Based in Joshua Tree and Los Angeles, Asher is known for his whimsical yet sophisticated approach to film photography. His work embodies a grainy romanticism that feels both nostalgic and daring. This same spirit infuses every page of NOVU. A labor of love that Moss describes as his most challenging and rewarding project to date, NOVU is set to carve out its own space in the art world by championing analog photography.
NOVU places a supreme emphasis on analog photography, with a special focus on nude film work. But it goes much further than that. With features on renowned artists such as Cy Twombly and Yves Klein, NOVU delves into the realms of surreal and avant-garde art, bringing the strange and beautiful to the forefront. The magazine presents poetry, fashion stories, and features on old cinema and classical works, combining the timeless with the contemporary.
Contributors to Issue One include photographers with notable careers, such as Graham Dunn, Ambrojo, Aaron Feaver, Theo Gosselin, and Asher Moss himself. Their editorial work – all captured on film – brings an undeniable authenticity and artistry that digital platforms can never quite replicate. In NOVU, nothing is too strange or too avant-garde. The magazine’s mission is to highlight the extraordinary in both art and fashion, presenting the human form in ways that challenge, inspire, and provoke.
At the heart of NOVU lies a powerful statement: in a hyper-digital world increasingly controlled by algorithms and artificial intelligence, analog art still has its place. As technology rapidly shifts the way we consume content, NOVU is committed to preserving the analog way. As Moss puts it, “While the gods of tech sit on their thrones and control what can and can’t be seen online, we wanted to create a space for the artists pushing boundaries in their analog work.” NOVU is a haven for those who remain committed to the artistry and imperfection of film, where every shot is carefully considered, every grain of film tells a story, and nothing is edited out by a machine.
NOVU Magazine
NOVU isn’t just another magazine to thumb through and toss aside. With its high-end design and limited-edition release, it is meant to be displayed. A statement piece for art lovers, collectors, and those with an appreciation for the finer things, NOVU feels just as much at home on your coffee table as it does in a personal art library. Its weight, elegance, and artistry make it a conversation piece, a reflection of your sophisticated taste, and a celebration of analog art in its purest form.
Behind the sleek design and striking visuals, NOVU represents the culmination of years of vision, effort, and passion. Moss has poured his soul into creating something that offers a haven for artists who feel confined by the ever-tightening restrictions of digital platforms. For photographers and artists who embrace nudity as a powerful form of expression, NOVU is their stage. It’s a place where boundaries are pushed, where the surreal meets the sensual, and where art can exist freely, unfiltered by AI or societal norms.
To celebrate the release of NOVU Issue One, an exclusive launch party will be held on October 24th at Skyduster Space in Silverlake, Los Angeles. This intimate event promises to be a celebration of art, fashion, and analog photography, featuring prints, a DJ, and a bar for attendees to enjoy. It’s an invitation to experience NOVU not only as a publication but as a community of like-minded individuals who appreciate the strange, the beautiful, and the avant-garde.
NOVU Magazine
With pre-orders already underway, NOVU is set to ship this October and November. Don’t miss your chance to own a limited-edition piece of art that captures the heart of analog photography and eccentric expression. Whether you’re a collector, an artist, or simply someone who appreciates the beauty of the analog world, NOVU promises to be a timeless addition to your collection.
Visit novumagazine.com/shop to secure your copy and step into a world where art, fashion, and nudity intersect in the most unexpected ways.
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