4.13.2009

Ordering Blueprint Magazine Back Issues

Or, Learning How to Indulge Myself. (Or #2: Faith's a Year Behind, But Whatevs.)

Do I really need to explain? Fine, my little back story: the first time I saw Blueprint was in Penn Station, waiting to take a train to NJ to visit my parents. I can't remember what was on the cover, which issue it was, but I remember showing it to my mom and my friend and each went out and bought their own. It was just That. Good. Beautiful shelter/lifestyle mag with cute fonts and cuter photo spreads. Sigh.

Blueprint was shut down in 2008 after only 8 issues, and it was one of those things that was well-loved (as in, fervently) but had only a brief time in this world, and liking it "before everyone else did, when it was too late" makes you Tragically Hip. Or something. This list also includes:
Anyhow, a quick call to 1-877-747-1050 for $20!!!!! (don't go on ebay, people!) you get all 8 issues shipped to you in about 10 days without grease stains or ripped pages of old, pre-read copies. {But let's be real, Blueprint readers don't eat things with grease.} I know I'm a million years too late, but stragglers/those who deny themselves pleasure like me, just do it.

27 comments:

Kristi said...

Sigh, Blueprint and Arrested Development both make me want to cry. So young to die.

Shelley Gerik said...

Nice! This offer is still available, I ordered some today. I was ordering them through Ebay, as a matter of fact. This way is much more cost effective, and I can sell my additional copies.

I also ordered something from your Etsy site. ;)

Elayne said...

Yay! This is great. I loved, loved, LOVED this mag and was so excited to get the same deal when I called them just now. Thanks for sharing the info! :) Can't beat $20 for all 8, plus free shipping!

Anonymous said...

Sweet. Was very upset when Blueprint and then Domino's discontinued published. Nice to know that I can round out my Blueprint library since I was buying them inconsistently from the newsstand.

Anonymous said...

I just ordered mine today! I was surprised that the offer was still available and that the $20 included S&H. Between this and Lonny mag it should help temporarily appease my longing/mourning for Domino!

Erin Kissane said...

Thank you so much for posting this! I ordered mine this morning, and the deal is still running. Saved me lots of time/money/hassle on eBay.

Long live Zombie Blueprint!

yums said...

Aw! I tried the number but it says it can't be reached from my area! I'm in Canada... I'm guessing this is just available in the States? Or am I too late? :( Hopeful thinking considering it's 2011 :P

sara@augustfields said...

thanks for this! i just called and while the $20.00 bundle is no longer available...each issue is for $5.50 a piece.

Anonymous said...

Thanks so much for posting the information about ordering back Blueprint issues. What a wonderful magazine - the fonts were to die for!

Anyway, as of February 18, 2011, the $20 package deal IS still available, I just placed my order. Individual issues are $5.50, or you may purchase all eight issues for a total (including shipping) of $20.

Thanks again!

Re:newing Home said...

Wow! I was just browsing the March/April 2007 copy which has lovely ideas for spring cleaning, and preparing your entryway for the muddy rainy lovely spring weather...I was SO excited to see your post, I just got off the phone with Blueprint...and I think I may have been a little too excited for the customer service guy;)but all 8 back issues are coming my way in just one week! YAY! Thanks again! ~Meg

The Hidden Library, aka Faith Lim said...

Wow! 2 years later and I'm glad this info is still helping others out as of Feb 2011. Thanks for commenting and letting others know! Share the love! :)

thuy said...

i just called today as well and the deal was still good. thank you!

Anonymous said...

i just called now and the $20 deal is no longer up. $5.50/issue. :(

Mely said...

I didn't believe it was possible, but YES the $20 bundle is for REAL! I was skeptical and called the back order number from the Martha Stewart website and purchased my 8 issue bundle for $20!!

clairelynette said...

I just called the number you gave and ordered and the deal is still good. Thanks so much for the info.

Kristina said...

It's September 20, 2011 and I just placed my order for all of the back issues of Blueprint! These magazines will get a special place in my collection for years to come! I wonder if Domino and/or ReadyMade would have the same available!? Thanks so much for sharing this info!

Anonymous said...

I just ordered two sets on November 3rd, and they said they only had about 100 sets left. So glad I saw this!

Krissy said...

So glad i saw this post in time :) On December 10th I ordered the set of 8, they got here a week later!! The price was still 20.00 for all 8 and free shipping! Way better than Ebay this time! Still more sets left if anyone out there is interested

Krissy said...

January 10th I mean**

Machiko said...

Today I ordered the back issues of Blueprint Magazine.Thank you very much for the info!They said it'll take 10 days for the shipment. Can't wait!

Beth said...

I ordered my full set of back issues today--$20, as promised. Thanks so much for the tip!

Amy said...

Thank you so much for the info! I was afraid I was too late but I just called and ordered my set!

evaline said...

I bought the last two Blueprints and had filled out an order form only to get back a notice that it had been discontinued. I remember how sad I was! Thank you for letting me know where to get the other 6. I ordered them today and there are still bundles available as of 9/20/2012!

(It will be especially nice to replace the issue with the fish taco summer barbeque, because it was a total mess after cooking!)

Sarah said...

Just tried to get the bundle, and they ran out :(

Anonymous said...

Just placed my order - no problems. 7-10 business days for arrival. Grateful I found this blog! Blueprint and Domino died too young.

Anonymous said...

just called the number - they are out of the bundle deal, but 5 of the 8 issues (including premier issue of june 2006) are still available for $5.50 each (I got 4 issues for a total of $22.

RHathaway said...

Just got my order of 5 of the 8 issues in the mail today at $5.50 each issue!!!! Bundle of all 8 for $20 is gone :(