and Diversions Afforded by One's Valet". Notable contributors to The Chap include Michael "Atters" Attree who conducts interviews with those known for their gentlemanly or dandyish ways, and Miss Martindale, a prominent spokesperson of Aristasia, who from 2003 to 2005 wrote the Ladies' Column. Its current literary editor is the author and historian Alexander Larman. Publication history The magazine is printed in B5 format, and originally was published in that format as well. In May 2009, the magazine nearly closed due to financial issues arising from moving from B5 to the larger A4 format. To keep going The Chap asked its readership and subscribers to donate funds. Additionally, Viz Magazine financially supported the magazine. It returned to B5 to reduce printing costs. The Chap was published bi-monthly from 1999 to May 2017. From issue #92 published in May 2017, the magazine has been published quarterly, has double the number of pages, and has been graphically redesigned. On this "relaunch" the editor said: Chap events The Chap used to host the annual summer Chap Olympiad which was normally held in Bedford Square Gardens in London. The magazine has also conducted a number of balls called the Grand Anarcho-Dandyist Balls. Chap protests The magazine has also organised several serious and semi-serious protests, all conducted in the unique tongue-in-cheek Chap style. These include: in 2003, the Chap Uprising – against what they see as modern living's vulgarity in general; in 2004, the Victoria & Albert Museum Protest – a protest "against the pointless intrusion by contemporary art pieces into public areas"; in 2004, Civilise the City – a walk through central London whose aim was "to draw attention to the appalling lack of gentlemanly services available on Britain's high streets"; in 2006, the Tate Modern Protest – against modern art installations; and in 2012, the Siege of Savile Row – against the proposed opening of an Abercrombie and Fitch store at the centre of traditional English gentleman's tailoring, Savile Row. Chap publications In addition to the magazine, a number of books have been published by The Chap over the years: these include How To Be Chap and books both on cooking and drinking for "chaps". References External links Official website The Chap Olympiad official website The 11th annual Chap Olympiad (2015) in pictures from The Daily Telegraph BBC News coverage of the Chap Olympiad 2006 There's a good Chap from The Independent from