Light Leaks is an artist, or reader driven magazine. Our small staff and writers are not paid. We have a small magazine, circulation is very modest to the niche group of toy and low-fi fans. As you pointed out, advertising is very little, and the ads you do see don’t earn much (due to low circ.).

The size and meat issue is due to the postal system here in Canada where we print the magazine. In order to keep the shipping prices down, we have to keep the mag under 200 grams.

So… having said that, yes, the $15 cover price is what pays for the magazine (unfortunately). Subscribers get the mag for about a buck over production cost.

It is a labour of love, and not a profit making project, but we love making it.

Thanks for your review and we’ll continue to do our best to improve!

Mike.