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Doug Loudenback
08-29-2008, 09:31 AM
A wonderful special issue of Oklahoma Today (Sept/Oct 2008) is on sale at newstands ... it is definitely a keeper and at only $4.95 you can send copies to our cousins up the pike, or to your granny in Dallas, or whatever.

I've scanned several of the pages of this issue and posted them here: Doug Dawgz Blog: Oklahoma Today OKC Special Issue (http://dougdawg.blogspot.com/2008/08/oklahoma-today-okc-special-issue.html)

Here are a couple ... some of the photography is absolutely stunning.

The Cover
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http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a49/DougLoudenback/downtown_misc/oktoday_17_18s.jpg

It can also be ordered on-line here: Oklahoma Today Magazine: Shop Oklahoma (http://www.oklahomatoday.com/site/shop/index.aspx)

This is one you will want to keep, I promise!

metro
08-29-2008, 09:51 AM
Dangit Doug, you beat me to it, I was going to post this one for you. As you know there are LOTS of cool advertisements and history facts in this issue. I was impressed with the ads from the Chamber and other agencies. I also picked up a cool OKC magazine (forget the name, will post it later) at Full Circle yesterday that is similar to this but with more a modern/hip flair.

BG918
08-29-2008, 10:36 AM
I still have the Tulsa special issue from several years ago. I'll definitely have to pick this one up.

edcrunk
08-29-2008, 06:22 PM
i can't wait to pick up a copy! does anyone else think the cover is kinda weird looking?

FritterGirl
08-29-2008, 06:25 PM
Dangit Doug, you beat me to it, I was going to post this one for you. As you know there are LOTS of cool advertisements and history facts in this issue. I was impressed with the ads from the Chamber and other agencies. I also picked up a cool OKC magazine (forget the name, will post it later) at Full Circle yesterday that is similar to this but with more a modern/hip flair.

Are you talking about Venue? It's put out by TierraGroup. Very nice. Cool graphics.

jbrown84
08-29-2008, 07:06 PM
Yes it's a very cool issue, with lots of great new ads. Anyone notice the new logo for DowntownOKC Inc.?

soonerfan21
08-31-2008, 03:15 PM
I thought the cover was amazing - really set the tone for the entire issue and fabulous contents. It was fun picking out all the landmarks from the key given.

Architect2010
08-31-2008, 03:58 PM
Where exactly can you get this? I want it. Wal-mart anyone? ;]

Also, the one found in Full Circle, is that available anywhere else? These type of articles make me happy. lol

jbrown84
08-31-2008, 04:18 PM
I doubt Wal-mart would have it, but you should be able to find it at any bookstore. Waldenbooks, Barnes & Noble, Borders. Full Circle would definitely have it. I'm sure Taylor's Newsstand downtown as well.

soonerguru
08-31-2008, 05:41 PM
I was told by an Oklahoma Today staffer that it just now arriving on newsstands. It will be in most stores beginning Tuesday through Friday of next week.

Example: Target, Homeland, Wal-Mart, Barnes & Noble, Borders, etc. I was at Border's today and they still had last month's issue.

It is sold on newsstands statewide.

soonerfan21
09-01-2008, 11:44 AM
Taylor's in DT OKC definitely has copies, or at least they did the middle of last week.

soonerguru
09-03-2008, 08:54 PM
According to my source, the magazine is now widely available on newsstands.

okcpulse
09-05-2008, 08:56 PM
I got my copy in the mail today. After flipping through, my fingers were itching to grab a change of address form, but I must desist and be patient. I still have fish to fry here in Texas.

Luke
09-05-2008, 09:24 PM
I saw tons of the mag in Taylor's downtown.

Went in to get some Oreo's and a Gatorade to share with my daughter.

The older gentleman who works in the store is really, really nice! My daughter is 17 months old and he entertained her by quacking and doing the "duck routine." I told him that my wife does theatre practice downtown on Tues & Thurs and that I'd be sure to come and get more snacks. Promising a return he assured my daughter, "I have more than one routine."

Heh heh. Cool guy.

CuatrodeMayo
09-08-2008, 08:08 AM
That's a good-looking young man on page 121, at the extreme top of the picture...:)

Doug Loudenback
09-08-2008, 09:52 AM
Just for you, Cuatro, added to the blog article, as well:

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http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a49/DougLoudenback/downtown_misc/oktoday_p120-121s.jpg

Best I could do with the photo spanning the pages.

BDP
09-08-2008, 11:48 AM
does anyone else think the cover is kinda weird looking?

Not me. I bought a print of it for my office.

Clint Stone is a very talented local artist. I think you can buy some of his originals at Blue 7.

CuatrodeMayo
09-08-2008, 12:09 PM
hehe...thanks, Doug.

ElmTree
09-10-2008, 04:23 PM
Clint has signed some of the cover posters, too. I think it's awesome! Did you notice Wayne Coyne down there on the Water Taxi with the tan suit and the megaphone? And a pink robot from Yoshimi no doubt!