Author Archives: Benjamen

About Benjamen

Benjamen Purvis is the Design Director of Runner's World magazine. | Email

New Men’s Journal Logo

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Benjamen

On stands now.

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On the Street: Bill Cunningham

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Benjamen

I moved to New York City in March of 2011, and after my first week here I walked over to the Film Forum to see Bill Cunningham New York on its opening weekend. I was hoping for a memorable New … Continue reading →

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The End of 2011

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Benjamen

I went to Vegas for Christmas break to visit family and friends, and snapped this photo of the December 2011 issue of Men’s Journal on a stand at McCarran Airport: It’s now the highest-selling issue in Men’s Journal’s 20-year history. … Continue reading →

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Sketches and Finals

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Benjamen

I do a lot of sketching to get my ideas across — it’s often the most efficient way for me to communicate. Sometimes I do a hasty scribble, and sometimes I take a little more time, like in the above … Continue reading →

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Oh, Bother

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Benjamen

On my way to the Hell’s Kitchen Flea Market this morning, I got off the subway at the Times Square stop, made my way to the exit, turned the corner leading to the stairs and came upon this stunning site: … Continue reading →

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