Whether you chase the physical object, study the digital scan, or simply enjoy the myth, Petite Tomato Magazine Vol.1 Vol.10.33 invites you to sit with ambiguity. And perhaps, to plant a seed of your own.
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As the release date of Vol.1, Issue 10.33 approached, excitement spread throughout the tiny tomato community. At the town's annual Harvest Festival, Rosalie and her team set up a charming stall, where they sold copies of the magazine and offered subscriptions to those eager to stay up-to-date on all things petite tomato. Whether you chase the physical object, study the
Exclusive interviews with renowned artists and thought leaders Breathtaking photography and illustrations In-depth features on the latest trends and emerging talents A special retrospective section showcasing highlights from the past 10 years At the town's annual Harvest Festival, Rosalie and
Petite Tomato Magazine ceased publication abruptly in late 2008 after the release of Vol.1 Vol.11.01 (the "overripe" issue). Pom-Pom left a single post on their LiveJournal blog:
To understand Vol.10.33 , we must first understand the publisher: Shōjo Press , a tiny Tokyo-based collective operating out of a converted garment factory in Shimokitazawa. The founders—graphic designer Rina Matsumoto and cultural critic Kenji “Tomato” Hoshino—envisioned a magazine that rejected linear chronology. “Why should a volume number denote progress?” Matsumoto asked in a rare 2007 interview. “A tomato ripens in uneven patches. So does culture.”