A literary magazine exploring the weird, esoteric, and outsider fringes of contemporary culture, art, and technology.

Seven Story Hotel (7SH) is a literary magazine published by Subtle Body Press, focusing on the weird, esoteric, and outsider fringes of contemporary culture, art, and technology. It features an eclectic mix of interviews, essays, stories, poems, and artwork that push boundaries and provoke thought. The magazine seeks original and provocative pieces that challenge conventional narratives and explore unconventional themes. Issue Two, released on November 5, 2024, includes interviews with Jasun Horsley, Georgina Rose, and Haela Hunt-Hendrix of Liturgy, as well as contributions from various writers and artists. The publication is known for its striking visuals and commitment to showcasing unique voices in subculture.

No demographic restrictions or preferences are specified.

Seven Story Hotel (7SH) [Subtle Body Press]

Topical, timely, and journalistic nonfiction

Critical essays, cultural analysis, reportage, sociological commentary, philosophical investigations, media criticism, and deep‑dive explorations of niche or emerging phenomena. Examples (not limitations):

technology as modern magick

the religiosity of UFO culture

Jungian readings of internet subcultures

political treatises (anti‑, pro‑, or ambivalent)

exposés, investigations, or cultural autopsies

speculative nonfiction on AI, transhumanism, or digital mythologies

We do publish these, but nonfiction and interviews make up the bulk of each issue. Fiction submissions are welcome, but acceptance rates are significantly higher for nonfiction.

Full‑color or black‑and‑white photography, illustration, collage, comics, mixed‑media, and other visual forms.

Seven Story Hotel (7SH) [Subtle Body Press]

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