Welcome to The Lemming, an independent, anti-profit mag where collective action, art, politics and commentary collide. Founded on the principles of collaboration and a DIY ethos, The Lemming is dedicated to providing a space for thought-provoking, and unfiltered perspectives on the pressing social and political issues of our time.
Our process is a labour of love, committed to a DIY approach of printing physical copies on RISO and hand-binding them ourselves; ever embracing rough edges. We are anti-profit, with all proceeds going back into printing the next issue and paying our contributing artists & writers a fair commission. Born in 2020 from a desire to create something that questioned conventional narratives & having fun doing it, each issue pulls together a diverse mix of essays, poems, and illustrations that seek to tickle & provoke, with a critical eye and a commitment to pushing the envelope. Collaborative to the point of fault, The Lemming is made up of a core team of writers and illustrators, with a cast of independent contributors every issue who we are incredibly lucky to work with. We operate on a flat structure, meaning each team member contributes, edits, discusses and vetoes, collectively sharing responsibility, decisions and creative direction. We believe in holding candour and expression over perfection, against the sound or sanitised, producing content that reflects the energy & spirit of all those involved.
About The Lemming
Beth Jones is the Editor at The Lemming, based in London. She is a journalist, musician, and promoter co-running Call it a Day, a female-led community arts night in Islington. bethjoness30@gmail.com
Joseph Conway is the Political Editor at The Lemming, based in Manchester. He is a journalist, actor, and Producer at Manchester Theatre for Palestine whilst hosting the monthly event Other People's Poetry at SeeSaw. josephaidan.conway@gmail.com
Eva Gerretsen is a Staff Writer at The Lemming, based in London. She is a writer and poet with a keen eye for topics surrounding cultural heritage and horticulture. eva.m.gerretsen@gmail.com
Dylan Hatton is a Co-Founder and a Staff Writer at The Lemming, based in Budapest. He is a writer with a catalogue of short stories and is currently teaching English at The Bilingual English-Hungarian Bilingual Education Program. dylzakprosper@gmail.com
Gabriel Carr is Co-Founder, Creative Director, Designer and Head Cartoonist at The Lemming, based in Sheffield. He is a cartoonist with an eye for topics pertaining to dark humour and politics. His work can be seen in The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Surfer’s Journal, MacGuffin and The Fence. gabrielcarr.ink@gmail.com
CONTACT
The Lemming is always looking for writers and collaborators. You can pitch us your ideas at the Submissions Page. For other enquiries, you can contact us individually via our emails provided above, or through our main email: