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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Marina Hyde

Calling all citizen journalists

Did you read this? You should know that, in the interests of service journalism, Lost in Showbiz actually went to a newsagent yesterday with the sole aim of acquiring a copy of Peaches Geldof's coolly-anticipated new magazine, Disappear Here.

Having waited for the establishment to clear of all other customers, the name of said publication was furtively whispered across the counter, only to be met by a blank look from the proprietor. No dice. Not only does he not stock Disappear Here, but he had never even heard of it. I know. Where the hell has he been?

Anyway, this morning, Hadley Freeman informs me that Disappear Here is not available anywhere so crushingly obvious as a magazine shop. It can apparently be found in "selected bars and record stores", the like of which I would no doubt rather staple my eyelids to the floor than attend.

In short, screw service journalism. It's over. As you're all no doubt aware, it's all about you kids now: the citizen journalists. So I am hereby charging any dedicated Lost in Showbiz readers who should chance to stumble across Disappear Here at some point in their picaresque adventures to mail it to me forthwith, whereupon I can begin the task of appreciating it.

For your trouble, you will be rewarded the price of postage, and a NO TRIDENT REPLACEMENT badge. You may commence your searche without delay.

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