Frequently Asked Questions
For our Readers
Being not-for-profit means we exist to serve culture, not commerce. Every penny we generate, whether through subscriptions, brand collaborations or donations, goes directly back into creating the newspaper and magazine. That includes paying writers and photographers, funding print production, and supporting new ideas. We don’t have shareholders or investors to satisfy. Our goal is to create something meaningful, independent, and lasting.
Yes, in the best way possible. Because we’re not chasing mass ad revenue or large-scale distribution, we can focus on doing things properly. We take our time with each issue. The stories are carefully selected, the design is clean and elegant, and the print quality is considered down to the last detail. You’re not getting a throwaway monthly, you’re getting a collectible object made with intention. It’s something you’ll want to keep on the table or shelf, not recycle after a skim.
Yes, but only with brands we feel genuinely align with our tone, values and aesthetic. You won’t see pages crammed with shouty ads or content diluted by clickbait-style promotions. We work with a very small number of partners per issue, and their presence is always considered part of the visual landscape, not an interruption. We also don’t run digital pop-ups or auto-play videos, our online experience is clean, focused, and respectful of your time and attention.
By supporting IMPERIUM, you’re helping preserve independent publishing at a time when it’s increasingly rare. You’re funding creativity, curiosity, and editorial freedom, giving writers and artists the chance to produce work without the pressure of advertising algorithms or corporate oversight. If you value stories that go deeper, visuals that don’t follow trends, and a publication that respects your intelligence, then your support is what keeps it all going. It’s not charity, it’s cultural investment.
Yes, absolutely. If you’d like to support a specific project, help fund an emerging writer or photographer, or back one of our special print editions, we’d love to hear from you. We welcome readers who want to be more involved in the life of the magazine, whether as patrons, collaborators, or low-key champions. There’s no tiered club or corporate sponsorship wall, it’s just people who care about good work helping make it happen.
We’re committed to staying not-for-profit and independent. We believe there’s a future for slow, intentional publishing that isn’t built on volume or virality. Any future changes to our structure or model would only be made if they help us preserve the integrity and quality of what we do. We’re not here to scale fast, we’re here to last.
Our editorial decisions are based on instinct, depth, and relevance, not on trends or advertising demands. We look for stories that explore ideas, legacy, people, and craftsmanship in a fresh or considered way. Sometimes we highlight underrepresented voices; other times we revisit classic themes with a new perspective. Each story is shaped to invite reflection, not quick consumption. We choose pieces that we believe our readers will return to again and again.
IMPERIUM is privately and independently run by its founder and editorial team. There’s no media parent company, no corporate backing, and no outside ownership, we don’t even have shareholders! This means we have full control over our content, our partnerships, and the way we grow. Our decisions are made with readers, writers, and creative value in mind, not business targets set by others.
No, not in any ongoing or commercial way. We partner with select brands on specific issues or stories, but these are one-off collaborations based on shared values. These partners do not influence our editorial line-up or content decisions. When a brand appears in the magazine, it’s because we believe it contributes to the aesthetic and cultural tone, not because they’ve bought their way in.
Yes, we’re always open to new voices. If you’re a writer, photographer, artist or thinker whose work feels in step with what we publish, we’d love to hear from you. Our contributors come from a wide mix of backgrounds, some well-established, others emerging, but they all share a sensitivity to tone, craft and culture. You can send a pitch, idea or sample via our website.