■ About the Publication

Magazine B is an ad-free monthly publication that dedicates each issue to one well-balanced brand unearthed from around the globe. The magazine introduces the brand’s hidden stories, as well as its sensibility and culture, and is an easy but also serious read for anyone with an interest in brands.

■ About the Publisher

JOH & Company is a creative company founded in April 2011 by Suyong Joh, former Director of Creative Marketing & Design at NHN. He oversaw and directed the construction of NHN Green Factory, which is the headquarters of NHN, the company that has earned domestic and international reputation as “Google of Korea.” He also created a sensation in the publishing world when he compiled the construction process in a publication, Green Factory. Currently, he leads JOH & Company, a group of creative directors that he has brought together from various fields, and he is conducting complex projects encompassing architectural design, brand consultation, interior, food & beverage service, and product design, based on his own experience. The first fruit of such endeavor is magazine B.

■ About the Issue

Started as a small radio manufacturer in Melbourne, Australia, Breville expanded into the kitchen appliance industry with the launch of their hugely successful sandwich toaster in 1974. Through continuous refinement of the design and functionality of their products, Breville raised home kitchen appliances to nearly restaurant-level quality. Now, the brand is introducing a new paradigm to the industry by inviting world-famous baristas and chefs to join in the creation of espresso machines and juicers.