The fallout from James Truman's abrupt depature from Louise MacBain's Culture + Travel magazine continues today. The Post's Keith Kelly gives the matter some ink (though little new information), while New York's Carl Swanson – who's been on Truman's ass like the hipsters are to Marie Antoinette Halloween costumes – filed a quick Q&A with the man intent on starting his own media company. For starters, Truman is staying in New York.

Was MacBain — an inexperienced publisher — as unrealistic about how much good writers and good photographers cost as I hear she was?
One great advantage of art magazines is that you have at your disposal the finest visual images in the world at no cost. I introduced more commissioned photography to the magazines and found the money to hire good writers.

But didn't you get sick of people (like, say — of all people — Radar) saying you didn't have enough money or were paying too little?
Well, we were paying a lot more than Radar!

And — scene!

James Truman Leaves MacBain, Hasn't Heard From Si, and Will Stay in New York [Daily Intelligencer]
Earlier: James Truman, Carrying Own Hatchet, Flees Culture + Travel