Category Archives: The World of Magazines

All things magazine, from the past, present and future.

2011: The Best In Magazines

Posted on January 3, 2012 by

We see a lot of great content here at Zinio. While tough, someone has to spend the day pouring through the pages of the world’s largest digital newsstand. And for the past twelve months, we have been fortunate enough to … Continue reading →

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Real Journalism

Posted on August 7, 2011 by

This summer,  American political-economics briefly abandoned exile on late night CSPAN, and, like or not, dominated the 24-hour news cycle, minus a couple of instances of MWWS. For the deluge of cheap soundbites and electioneering, cable news feels directionless and … Continue reading →

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Eyes On The Prize

Posted on June 28, 2011 by

The Dallas Mavericks took down the nets against the Miami Heat, baseball is trudging onward towards the All Star break, and the NFL is dormant and buried in closed-door debates that will decide the outcome of the forthcoming season. Thank … Continue reading →

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That’s Fit To Print

Posted on June 27, 2011 by

Like all industries, within journalism there are institutions that do things correctly–meeting a certain standard of newsworthiness, keeping a strong ethical code–and there is television. With the days of Cronkite long gone, news journalists on TV seem to spend the … Continue reading →

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Here Comes A Regular

Posted on June 21, 2011 by

It’s the first day of summer here in San Francisco. Quite literally. You see, it’s been somewhere between damp, chilly, and overcast for most of the “spring” (I put that in quotes because I assume at least some of you … Continue reading →

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Travel Near And Afar

Posted on June 21, 2011 by

When Afar began publication in August of 2009, the economy was ragged and the state of journalism and media in flux. That didn’t stop two San Francisco entrepreneurs without any previous publishing experience to start a travel magazine. Since their … Continue reading →

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Quarterly Happiness

Posted on June 15, 2011 by

Today we welcome The Paris Review to Zinio, adding to our growing cadre of quarterly literary and academic journals, and magazines with a focus on literature, politics, culture, and the arts. In all, reading The Paris Review is a great … Continue reading →

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Under The Radar

Posted on May 26, 2011 by

Zinio is home to some great magazines about music, which is handy, because we love music, and magazines about music. We’re also convinced that among our readers there exists some scattering of individuals who tolerate the stuff, or profess a … Continue reading →

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Chicago In Black And White

Posted on May 25, 2011 by

One of the most exciting aspects of auctions, flea markets and rummage sales is the possibility of stumbling upon a forgotten artifact — a precious piece of art or memorabilia with a lineage to art or cultural fame. Scouring these … Continue reading →

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National Magazine Winners Revealed

Posted on May 10, 2011 by

A few weeks ago, we presented a comprehensive list of the Zinio publications nominated for the coveted “Ellie” — National Magazine Award. Last night the nexus of the magazine world gathered at 586 Park to herald the best in magazine … Continue reading →

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