Men's Journal
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| Editor | Jason Fine |
|---|---|
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publisher | Vincent Krsulich |
| Total circulation (June 2012) | 700,916[1] |
| Founder | Jann Wenner |
| Year founded | April 13, 1992 |
| Company | Wenner Media |
| Country | United States |
| Based in | New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Language | English |
| Website |
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| ISSN | 1063-4657 |
Men's Journal is a monthly men's lifestyle magazine focused on outdoor recreation and comprising editorials on the outdoors, environmental issues, health and fitness, style and fashion, and gear. It was founded in 1992[2][3] by Jann Wenner, who sought to create a publication for "active, accomplished men to fuel an adventurous and discerning lifestyle".[4] It is published by Wenner Media, which also produces Rolling Stone and US Weekly.
Format
Each issue of Men's Journal is divided into 3 subsections:
- Notebook — encompasses the latest trends, products, destinations, and epicurean finds from around the globe
- Mind & Body — dedicated to providing the latest science articles and expert advice on diet and exercise
- Gear Lab — a monthly buyer's guide of tested and approved essentials: tech, tools and toys. Men's Journals hires experts and professionals to examine the products; the best performing gear throughout the year get highlighted in the December issue, "Gear of the Year".
Issues throughout the year
| Month | Editorial Theme | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| January | Health & Fitness | 2014 marks the first January edition since 2009. |
| February | Winter Escape | |
| March | Gear Essentials | |
| April | Food and Nutrition | |
| May | Adventure Travel | In the biggest issue of the first half of the year, the June issue provides international itineraries for the well-traveled man to discover, explore and experience the world around him. |
| June | Summer Special | |
| July | Summer Grilling | |
| August | Fall Preview | |
| September | Fall Fashion | |
| October | Style and Design | |
| November | Winter Preview | |
| December | Gear of the Year | The biggest issue of the year, Men's Journal highlights its favorite gears that have been tested and reviewed throughout the year (not to be confused with Men's Journal bi-annual seasonal Buyer's Guide publications). |
Men's Journal also has 2 SIPs:[] Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter Buyer's Guide. Each issue goes in to explicit examination of seasonal gear. These two issues are not included in subscription, and only a limited number are printed.
Notable event
The April 2004 issue of Men's Journal with Robert Redford on the cover was carried into space on the STS-114 Space Shuttle mission.[5] The STS-114 mission was the first mission following the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster.
References
- ↑ "eCirc for Consumer Magazines". Alliance for Audited Media. June 30, 2012. Retrieved December 2, 2012.
- ↑ "Men's Journal Debut Set - NYTimes.com". The New York Times. 1992-04-06. Retrieved 2016-08-21.
- ↑ "Wenner Media, Inc.". Company Histories.
- ↑ "Advertise with Men's Journal". SRDS. Retrieved March 17, 2014.
- ↑ kcowing (July 31, 2005). "What They're Reading In Outer Space These Days". nasawatch.com. Retrieved October 12, 2008.