From 1917 on, the Stelton Colony began publishing The Modern School Magazine.  Initially a newsletter for parents of students, under Carl Zigrosser it soon contained poetry, art, some prose and articles about libertarian education. 

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Joseph Ishill and his printing press, Brooklyn Heights, NJ

     It was initially printed by Joseph Ishill on the hand press used to teach the children printing.

     The cover emblem, as well as many of the interior illustrations and an illustrated alphabet to begin the first letter of each article were designed by illustrator Rockwell Kent.

    The magazine would come to be called "the most beautifully printed magazine in existence" by both Hart Crane and Wallace Stevens.