On remembering @adambanksdotcom today, I dug out last MacUsers, from back in 2015. This thread digs into the penultimate issue, outlining for me what made the magazine great—and how the unique way in which Adam’s mind worked pushed MacUser above and beyond. >>> pic.twitter.com/2i1h5U1IhZ
— Craig Grannell (@CraigGrannell) November 27, 2020
So sad about Adam. I loved MacUser, was subscribed until the end. Always gorgeous. As a fortnightly it could do news, and proper journalism when the mouse smelled a rat. Brilliant reviews, instructive and inspirational tutorials, and a keen sense of fun. I still really miss it!
— Steve Harris (@steveharris) November 28, 2020
A lovely, clever, talented man. What I really appreciated about @adambanksdotcom was his appetite for learning and willingness to try new stuff. A couple of years ago he offered to have a go at shooting a short film for us. And I just knew it would be good https://t.co/ySuRW550Rp
— The N. Correspondent (@northcorr) November 28, 2020
He never lost his passion for the new, for creativity, and for enabling other people’s voices to be heard. I’m so glad to see so many people remembering him fondly, even though it days on still doesn’t seem real that he’s gone.
— Craig Grannell (@CraigGrannell) November 28, 2020
So. Weird morning. Learned of @adambanksdotcom's sudden passing. Pretty shocked. He supported and encouraged me in my tech writing more than he probably realised. A kind, generous man. Just thinking of his family.
— Charlotte Henry (@charlotteahenry) December 3, 2020
I am absolutely flattened to hear of the passing of @adambanksdotcom. A fantastically skilled editor, journalist – and in so much as I knew him – a lovely human. Early in my career I found him brilliantly experienced, but warm with knowledge to share. https://t.co/2fUF5DN5Aa
— Kevin Pocock (@KevinPocock) December 3, 2020
A touching tribute to the late great @adambanksdotcom, my editor on at least a couple of occasions & the man through whom I got to meet the actual real original Clangers. For a high-concept MacUser cover photo. https://t.co/x9Jh9b8or6
— Liam Proven (@lproven) December 2, 2020
Some thoughts on the passing of my friend and mentor Adam Banks @adambanksdotcom https://t.co/qpoXsWcT5N
— mikehirschkorn (@mikehirschkorn) November 29, 2020
Thank you! It’s wonderful to have his designs with us everyday. He was shortlist for magazine cover of the century. He was an incredibly brilliant person ❤️ pic.twitter.com/T6AE1q4KD7
— The Feathers Inn (@TheFeathersInn) November 29, 2020
We said goodbye to @adambanksdotcom this week. Adam who designed our logo, always helped, supported us and someone we greatly admired. An incredibly talented editor, writer and designer and more. Devoted father, husband to Brynn, friend to many and uncle to us pic.twitter.com/2IybNejmAF
— The Feathers Inn (@TheFeathersInn) November 29, 2020
Ian, together with the help of @stevecaplin & Keith Martin, we're going to put together a page off his existing website, which I host, to let people share stories about our dear friend. I’ll put the link on adam’s twitter feed once it’s ready.
— James Sparling (@grouse675) November 28, 2020
Rest in peace @adambanksdotcom https://t.co/hO4Z54DYWo
— bpaw69 (@bpaw69) November 27, 2020
Like many, many, many others tonight, I’ve been flicking through past issues of MacUser, reflecting on years of meetings, awards, dinners & friendship. Thoughts are with @adambanksdotcom family. pic.twitter.com/nIeCWykJMy
— Nick Peart (@N_Peart) November 27, 2020
This is very sad news. I didn’t know @adambanksdotcom well, but entered magazine journalism already regarding him as a bastion of the industry. Thinking of his family during these times.
— Tim Hardwick (@waxeditorial) November 27, 2020
You will always be with us, when we pick a font, kern a headline, try and write that little bit better, little bit neater. I’ll always miss you, Adam, but you’ll always be with me too. @adambanksdotcom #peace #techlegend #macuser pic.twitter.com/uLmYfDJIpR
— James Sparling (@grouse675) November 27, 2020
There’s so many stories about the era of MacUser that our dear friend @adambanksdotcom kicked off, but I think my favourite is about this cover pic.twitter.com/5hF6Fqk7ic
— Ian Betteridge 🇪🇺 (@ianbetteridge) November 27, 2020
One of my most abiding memories about the late and truly great @adambanksdotcom: this MacUser cover. I asked him who drew the illustration. He did it himself. Not many magazine editors can do that. pic.twitter.com/KtuWpoF6XJ
— Steve Caplin (@stevecaplin) November 27, 2020
Absolutely stunned to hear of the passing of @adambanksdotcom. While he was editor @macusermagazine was an absolute work of art. https://t.co/eEFWuj83TP
— Sarah Aldridge (@aldridgesarah) November 27, 2020
Oh gosh. Shocked and sorry to hear @adambanksdotcom has left us. We bounced occasional messages here over the last 7 years – mostly wry comments about society colliding ungracefully with tech.
— James Rutherford (@jtruk) November 27, 2020
Genuinely, I had thought that we'd unexpectedly meet at some point and it'd be warm.
Shocked and saddened to hear about the passing of @adambanksdotcom. Adam was someone who I reached out to and who offered kindness & wisdom. He was also quick to call me out when I made a wrong take. There was no bullshit! I respected him. He was so real. The world will miss him.
— Jamie Hardesty (@JamieHardesty) November 27, 2020
Very sad to hear that @adambanksdotcom has passed away. He was a consistent supporter of North East England's startup scene, and a thoroughly nice guy. Condolences to his family and friends.
— Paul Smith (@paul_a_smith) November 27, 2020
RIP @adambanksdotcom, one of the truly great editors in tech, who has been taken way before his deadline. Which is ironic when you think about his attitude towards them. To give you a flavour of the man, here's @CraigGrannell's tribute: https://t.co/OJYKx7Hqzc
— Tim Danton (@timdanton) November 27, 2020
I’m in bits on hearing @adambanksdotcom is no longer with us. He was a fantastic editor, wonderful human being and astonishing creative force. His combination of design/editorship on MacUser’s final years remains unsurpassed. He was taken far too soon and will be terribly missed. https://t.co/fpKQUpguBb
— Craig Grannell (@CraigGrannell) November 27, 2020