About aeonsmc: Your Gateway to Literature

Our Story

Aeon Media was launched in London in 2012 with our inaugural magazine, Aeon.

Aeon has established itself as a unique digital magazine, publishing some of the most profound and provocative thinking on the web. We ask the big questions and find the freshest, most original answers, provided by leading thinkers on science, philosophy, society and the arts. Aeon’s signature format is the long-form essay, accompanied by immersive photographs and illustrations, and a program of curated short documentary videos.

We launched Psyche magazine in 2020. Psyche draws on the latest research findings from psychology and related disciplines to help readers better understand themselves and others. Psyche provides trustworthy, expert and up-to-date information on mental health and life skills. Psyche also showcases philosophical and artistic perspectives through our articles and films.

We are committed to keeping Aeon and Psyche freely available for all. We don’t have a paywall nor do we accept advertising on our sites. The magazines are funded by reader donations, grants and philanthropic gifts. We publish new content every weekday.

In 2022, we launched the Sophia Club, an international events program that showcases Live Philosophy through spirited conversations between a host and expert guests, woven together with performances by musicians and artists. We hold Sophia Club events in Melbourne, New York and London, and will open a permanent home for Sophia Club Melbourne in 2026.

We are a not-for-profit, registered charity operated by Aeon Media Group Ltd. Aeon is endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) organisation in Australia and, through its affiliate Aeon America Inc (EIN 81-3741044), registered as a 501(c)(3) charity in the United States.

The directors of Aeon Media are Paul Hains, Brigid Hains and Kirsten Freeman. Our head office is in Melbourne, with editorial offices in London and New York.

Discover the journey of aeonsmc and our passion for publishing.

Brigid Hains

Editorial Director

Brigid Hains is the editorial director of Aeon Media. An environmental historian by training, she is driven by a deep curiosity about the natural and human worlds. The Sophia Club is a chance for Brigid to express her love of beauty and the arts and to share the heartfelt dimensions of her intellectual life.- Clarice Turner

Sophia Brous

Artistic Director

Sophia Brous is a multidisciplinary performer and curator based between New York and Melbourne. She is a resident artist of the Brooklyn Academy of Music and was curator at the Adelaide Festival and Melbourne International Jazz Festival, before founding Supersense: Festival of the Ecstatic at Arts Centre Melbourne.

Sam Dresser

Editorial Curator

Sam Dresser is a senior editor at Aeon+Psyche. He enjoys, to a fault, taking interminable train rides and drinking good Scotch, both of which pair beautifully with what we do at Sophia Club New York: talk about meaningful ideas in a lively, playful way.

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Richard Fisher

Editorial Curator

Richard Fisher is a senior editor for Aeon, and the author of a book called The Long View. In his work, he tries to step outside the short-term and take a longer perspective of time – but at Sophia Club London he likes nothing better than mindfully focusing on fascinating ideas and people in the now.

Kirsten Freeman

Chief Operating Officer

Kirsten Freeman is the chief operating officer of Aeon Media. She oversees the practical delivery and promotion of the Sophia Club, with our dedicated and talented team. She is excited to be taking what we do in our magazines ‘off the page’ and into the vibrant cities of New York, London and Melbourne with a bold and unique series of live events.

Rosie Black

Events Manager

Rosie Black is a Melbourne-based producer and is excited to be bringing the unique experience of the Sophia Club to life in New York, London and Melbourne. She is an avid seeker of new live experiences and performances, and is looking forward to transforming perspectives through philosophical and artistic conversation at the Sophia Club.

Frequently asked questions

What is Aeonsmc?

Aeonsmc is a publishing company showcasing ebooks and printed books online.

What genres do you publish?

We publish Fiction, Non-Fiction, Drama, Children’s Books, Young Adult, Educational, Religion, Self-Help, Science, History, Wellness, Business, Politics

How can I purchase books?

We publish a variety of genres, including fiction, non-fiction, and educational materials.

Do you offer hard copy of books?

Yes, we offer hard copy of books and this can be sent to you once payment is made and shipping address is confirmed.

How can I contact you?

You can reach us by [+44 7388 274935 (Whatsapp & SMS), email at info@aeonsmc.com & sales@aeonsmc.com.

We are always happy to answer your questions.

Where can I learn more about you?

You can explore other sections of this website, such as the "About Us" page or our blog, to learn more about our company, mission, and team.