SettingsAmerican magazine founders
Abraham Lubelski
Abraham Lubelski (born 1940) is an American contemporary artist and founder of the NYArts Magazine.
Abraham Lubelski (born 1940) is an American contemporary artist and founder of the NYArts Magazine.
Alan Davies (poet)
Alan Davies, is a contemporary American poet, critic, and editor who has been writing and publishing since the 1970s.
Alan Davies, is a contemporary American poet, critic, and editor who has been writing and publishing since the 1970s.
Anthony Boucher
Anthony Boucher (born William Anthony Parker White) (August 21, 1911 – April 29, 1968) was an American science fiction editor and author of mystery novels and short stories.
Anthony Boucher (born William Anthony Parker White) (August 21, 1911 – April 29, 1968) was an American science fiction editor and author of mystery novels and short stories.
Arthur Danto
Arthur Coleman Danto (born January 1, 1924 is an American art critic, and philosopher.
Arthur Coleman Danto (born January 1, 1924 is an American art critic, and philosopher.
Barbara Morgan (photographer)
Barbara Morgan (1900–1992) was an American photographer best known for her work in dance.
Barbara Morgan (1900–1992) was an American photographer best known for her work in dance.
Barrett Watten
Barrett Watten (born October 3, 1948) is an American poet, editor, and educator often associated with the Language poets.
Barrett Watten (born October 3, 1948) is an American poet, editor, and educator often associated with the Language poets.
Bob Guccione, Jr.
Robert Charles Guccione, Jr. (born September 19, 1955, in New York, New York) is the eldest son of Penthouse founder Bob Guccione.
Robert Charles Guccione, Jr. (born September 19, 1955, in New York, New York) is the eldest son of Penthouse founder Bob Guccione.
Bobbito García
Robert "Bobbito" García, also known as Kool Bob Love and formerly known as DJ Cucumberslice, Bobbito The Barber, Make It Happen, Boogie Bob, Soul Food Bob, and Bag of Tricks, is a Puerto Rican D...
Robert "Bobbito" García, also known as Kool Bob Love and formerly known as DJ Cucumberslice, Bobbito The Barber, Make It Happen, Boogie Bob, Soul Food Bob, and Bag of Tricks, is a Puerto Rican D...
Bruce Andrews
Bruce Andrews (April 1, 1948) is a U.S. poet who is one of the key figures associated with the Language poets (or L=A=N=G=U=A=G=E poets, after the magazine that bears that name).
Bruce Andrews (April 1, 1948) is a U.S. poet who is one of the key figures associated with the Language poets (or L=A=N=G=U=A=G=E poets, after the magazine that bears that name).
Christopher Kimball
Christopher Kimball is an American chef, editor, publisher, and radio/TV personality.
Christopher Kimball is an American chef, editor, publisher, and radio/TV personality.
Christy Haubegger
Christy Haubegger (born 15 August 1968) is the founder of Latina magazine and a film producer, and has received numerous awards for her work.
Christy Haubegger (born 15 August 1968) is the founder of Latina magazine and a film producer, and has received numerous awards for her work.
Clay Felker
Clay Schuette Felker (October 2, 1925 – July 1, 2008) was an American magazine editor and journalist who founded New York Magazine in 1968.
Clay Schuette Felker (October 2, 1925 – July 1, 2008) was an American magazine editor and journalist who founded New York Magazine in 1968.
Daniel Stedman
Daniel Stedman is a multi-award-winning film director, producer, writer, and owner and current president of The L Magazine.
Daniel Stedman is a multi-award-winning film director, producer, writer, and owner and current president of The L Magazine.
David Lawrence (publisher)
David Lawrence (December 25, 1888 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - February 11, 1973 in Sarasota, Florida) was a conservative newspaperman and former student of Woodrow Wilson at Princeton Unive...
David Lawrence (December 25, 1888 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - February 11, 1973 in Sarasota, Florida) was a conservative newspaperman and former student of Woodrow Wilson at Princeton Unive...
DeWitt Wallace
DeWitt Wallace (November 12, 1889 – March 30, 1981), also known as William Roy (full name: William Roy DeWitt Wallace) was a United States magazine publisher.
DeWitt Wallace (November 12, 1889 – March 30, 1981), also known as William Roy (full name: William Roy DeWitt Wallace) was a United States magazine publisher.
Edward Kramer Thompson
Edward Kramer Thompson was an American writer and editor.
Edward Kramer Thompson was an American writer and editor.
Edward L. Youmans
Edward Livingston Youmans was an American scientific writer, editor, and lecturer and founder of Popular Science magazine.
Edward Livingston Youmans was an American scientific writer, editor, and lecturer and founder of Popular Science magazine.
Elissa Schappell
Elissa Schappell is an American novelist, short story writer, editor and essayist.
Elissa Schappell is an American novelist, short story writer, editor and essayist.
Elliott Stein
Journalist, historian, the American born Elliott Stein was in the years 60-70, in Paris, the fim critic for the Financial Times and for Village Voice.
Journalist, historian, the American born Elliott Stein was in the years 60-70, in Paris, the fim critic for the Financial Times and for Village Voice.
Emmett Tyrrell
Robert Emmett Tyrrell, Jr. is an American conservative magazine editor, New York Times bestselling author, and columnist.
Robert Emmett Tyrrell, Jr. is an American conservative magazine editor, New York Times bestselling author, and columnist.
Erin Ralph
Erin Ralph is a 26 year old American entrepreneur, producer and editor.
Erin Ralph is a 26 year old American entrepreneur, producer and editor.
Frank Leslie
Frank Leslie (March 29, 1821 – January 10, 1880) was an English-born American engraver, illustrator, and publisher of family periodicals.
Frank Leslie (March 29, 1821 – January 10, 1880) was an English-born American engraver, illustrator, and publisher of family periodicals.
Frank M. Pixley
Frank Morrison Pixley was an American journalist and politician who served briefly as the Attorney General of California.
Frank Morrison Pixley was an American journalist and politician who served briefly as the Attorney General of California.
Fred Ritchin
Fred Ritchin is the director of PixelPress.org, a former editor at the New York Times, and the author of several books.
Fred Ritchin is the director of PixelPress.org, a former editor at the New York Times, and the author of several books.
Glenn Beck
Glenn Edward Lee Beck is an American conservative radio host, vlogger, author, entrepreneur, political commentator and former television host.
Glenn Edward Lee Beck is an American conservative radio host, vlogger, author, entrepreneur, political commentator and former television host.
H. L. Mencken
Henry Louis "H. L." Mencken, was an American journalist, essayist, magazine editor, satirist, critic of American life and culture, and a scholar of American English.
Henry Louis "H. L." Mencken, was an American journalist, essayist, magazine editor, satirist, critic of American life and culture, and a scholar of American English.
Harold L. Humes
Harold Louis Humes, Jr. was known as HL Humes in his books, and usually as "Doc" Humes in life.
Harold Louis Humes, Jr. was known as HL Humes in his books, and usually as "Doc" Humes in life.
Henry Luce
Henry Robinson Luce was an American publisher, who launched and closely supervised a stable of magazines that transformed journalism and the reading habits of upscale Americans.
Henry Robinson Luce was an American publisher, who launched and closely supervised a stable of magazines that transformed journalism and the reading habits of upscale Americans.
Herbert Croly
Herbert David Croly was an intellectual leader of the Progressive Movement as an editor, and political philosopher and a co-founder of the magazine The New Republic in early twentieth-century Am...
Herbert David Croly was an intellectual leader of the Progressive Movement as an editor, and political philosopher and a co-founder of the magazine The New Republic in early twentieth-century Am...
J. Francis McComas
Jesse Francis McComas (June 9, 1910, Kansas City, Missouri – April 19, 1978, Fremont, California) was an American science fiction editor.
Jesse Francis McComas (June 9, 1910, Kansas City, Missouri – April 19, 1978, Fremont, California) was an American science fiction editor.
Jack Lewis (screenwriter)
Lt. Colonel Jack Lewis or C. Jack Lewis USMC retired, was a former Marine, screenwriter, author of 12 books and an estimated 6,000 magazine articles and short stories, He was the co-found...
Lt. Colonel Jack Lewis or C. Jack Lewis USMC retired, was a former Marine, screenwriter, author of 12 books and an estimated 6,000 magazine articles and short stories, He was the co-found...
Jacqueline Leo
Jacqueline Leo is a magazine editor and media producer.
Jacqueline Leo is a magazine editor and media producer.
James Gordon Lindsay
James Gordon Lindsay was a revivialist preacher, author, and founder of Christ for the Nations.
James Gordon Lindsay was a revivialist preacher, author, and founder of Christ for the Nations.
Jane Pratt
Jane Pratt is the founding editor of Sassy and Jane', and current editor of xoJane.com.
Jane Pratt is the founding editor of Sassy and Jane', and current editor of xoJane.com.
Jann Wenner
Jann Simon Wenner (born January 7, 1946) is the co-founder and publisher of the music and politics biweekly Rolling Stone, as well as the owner of Men's Journal and Us Weekly magazines.
Jann Simon Wenner (born January 7, 1946) is the co-founder and publisher of the music and politics biweekly Rolling Stone, as well as the owner of Men's Journal and Us Weekly magazines.
Jason Pontin
Jason Matthew Daniel Pontin (born May 11, 1967) is an editor, journalist and publisher.
Jason Matthew Daniel Pontin (born May 11, 1967) is an editor, journalist and publisher.
Jay Parini
Jay Parini (born 1948) is an American writer and academic.
Jay Parini (born 1948) is an American writer and academic.
John Collins Warren
John Collins Warren, of Boston, was one of the most renowned American surgeons of the 19th century.
John Collins Warren, of Boston, was one of the most renowned American surgeons of the 19th century.
Kathy Keeton
Kathryn "Kathy" Keeton (born February 17, 1939, South Africa – died September 19, 1997, New York, New York) was a magazine publisher along with her partner, and later husband, Penthouse'...
Kathryn "Kathy" Keeton (born February 17, 1939, South Africa – died September 19, 1997, New York, New York) was a magazine publisher along with her partner, and later husband, Penthouse'...
Kurt Andersen
Kurt Andersen is an American novelist who is also host of the Peabody-winning public radio program Studio 360, a co-production between Public Radio International and WNYC. In 1986 with E. Gr...
Kurt Andersen is an American novelist who is also host of the Peabody-winning public radio program Studio 360, a co-production between Public Radio International and WNYC. In 1986 with E. Gr...
La Mamelle, Inc./Art Com
La Mamelle, Inc. / Art Com was a not-for-profit arts organization, artist-run space, or alternative exhibition space, active from 1975-1995 in the San Francisco Bay Area.
La Mamelle, Inc. / Art Com was a not-for-profit arts organization, artist-run space, or alternative exhibition space, active from 1975-1995 in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Larry Flynt
Larry Claxton Flynt, Jr. (born November 1, 1942) is an American publisher and the president of Larry Flynt Publications (LFP).
Larry Claxton Flynt, Jr. (born November 1, 1942) is an American publisher and the president of Larry Flynt Publications (LFP).
Legs McNeil
Roderick Edward "Legs" McNeil (b.
Roderick Edward "Legs" McNeil (b.
Leland Hickman
Leland Hickman was an American poet, editor, actor, and literary magazine publisher.
Leland Hickman was an American poet, editor, actor, and literary magazine publisher.
Leo Margulies
Leo Margulies was an American editor and publisher of science fiction and fantasy pulp magazines.
Leo Margulies was an American editor and publisher of science fiction and fantasy pulp magazines.
Lila Bell Wallace
Lila Bell Wallace was a United States magazine publisher.
Lila Bell Wallace was a United States magazine publisher.
Louisa Knapp Curtis
Louisa Knapp Curtis, sometimes known only as Louisa Knapp, was the author of a column, and later, the separate supplement included with the magazine, Tribune and Farmer, that in 1883 would ...
Louisa Knapp Curtis, sometimes known only as Louisa Knapp, was the author of a column, and later, the separate supplement included with the magazine, Tribune and Farmer, that in 1883 would ...
Martha Stewart
Martha Stewart (née Kostyra; August 3, 1941) is an American business magnate, author, magazine publisher, and television personality.
Martha Stewart (née Kostyra; August 3, 1941) is an American business magnate, author, magazine publisher, and television personality.
Matt Kelley
Matt Kelley (born 1978) is a mixed-race Korean American writer, public speaker and consultant born in Spokane, Washington and living in Seoul, South Korea.
Matt Kelley (born 1978) is a mixed-race Korean American writer, public speaker and consultant born in Spokane, Washington and living in Seoul, South Korea.
Milton Glaser
Milton Glaser is an American graphic designer, best known for the I Love New York logo, his "Bob Dylan" poster, the "DC bullet" logo used by DC Comics from 1977 to 2005, and the "Brooklyn Brewer...
Milton Glaser is an American graphic designer, best known for the I Love New York logo, his "Bob Dylan" poster, the "DC bullet" logo used by DC Comics from 1977 to 2005, and the "Brooklyn Brewer...
Nat Fleischer
Nathaniel Stanley Fleischer (November 3, 1887, New York – June 25, 1972) was a noted American boxing writer.
Nathaniel Stanley Fleischer (November 3, 1887, New York – June 25, 1972) was a noted American boxing writer.
Pete Kuykendall
Peter "Pete" Van Kuykendall (January 15, 1938– ) also known as Pete Roberts, is an American bluegrass musician, songwriter, discographer and a magazine and music publisher.
Peter "Pete" Van Kuykendall (January 15, 1938– ) also known as Pete Roberts, is an American bluegrass musician, songwriter, discographer and a magazine and music publisher.
Peter F. Collier
Peter Fenelon Collier (December 12, 1849 – April 24, 1909) was the founder of the publishing company P.F. Collier & Son, and in 1888 founded Collier's Weekly.
Peter Fenelon Collier (December 12, 1849 – April 24, 1909) was the founder of the publishing company P.F. Collier & Son, and in 1888 founded Collier's Weekly.
Peter Matthiessen
Peter Matthiessen is a three-time National Book Award-winning American novelist and non-fiction writer, as well as an environmental activist.
Peter Matthiessen is a three-time National Book Award-winning American novelist and non-fiction writer, as well as an environmental activist.
Ralph Ginzburg
Ralph Ginzburg (October 28, 1929 – July 6, 2006) was an American author, editor, publisher and photo-journalist.
Ralph Ginzburg (October 28, 1929 – July 6, 2006) was an American author, editor, publisher and photo-journalist.
Robert Grenier (poet)
Robert Grenier (born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on August 4, 1941– ) is a contemporary American poet associated with the Language School.
Robert Grenier (born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on August 4, 1941– ) is a contemporary American poet associated with the Language School.
Robert K. Brown
Lieutenant Colonel Robert K. Brown (born November 2, 1932) is a combat correspondent, investigative journalist, and founder/editor/publisher of Soldier of Fortune magazine (SOF), a pro-gun, pro-...
Lieutenant Colonel Robert K. Brown (born November 2, 1932) is a combat correspondent, investigative journalist, and founder/editor/publisher of Soldier of Fortune magazine (SOF), a pro-gun, pro-...
Robert William St. John
Robert William St. John (March 9, 1902 - February 6, 2003) was an American author (23 books), broadcaster (NBC Radio) and journalist (AP, etc.).
Robert William St. John (March 9, 1902 - February 6, 2003) was an American author (23 books), broadcaster (NBC Radio) and journalist (AP, etc.).
Ron Garmon
Ron Garmon is an American journalist, rock critic, and short story writer who served as Arts Editor for L.A. CityBeat during its last ten months of publication.
Ron Garmon is an American journalist, rock critic, and short story writer who served as Arts Editor for L.A. CityBeat during its last ten months of publication.
Rufus Porter
Rufus M. Porter was an American painter, inventor, and founder of Scientific American magazine.
Rufus M. Porter was an American painter, inventor, and founder of Scientific American magazine.
Sam Jensen Page
Samuel Jensen Page, formerly Samuel Francis, (born September 19, 1974) is a fitness journalist and trainer in Los Angeles, California.
Samuel Jensen Page, formerly Samuel Francis, (born September 19, 1974) is a fitness journalist and trainer in Los Angeles, California.
Sidney Perley
Sidney Perley was a lawyer, writer, poet, author, editor, and historian.
Sidney Perley was a lawyer, writer, poet, author, editor, and historian.
Steven Brill (law writer)
Steven Brill (born August 22, 1950 in Queens, New York) is the founder of CourtTV and American Lawyer magazine.
Steven Brill (born August 22, 1950 in Queens, New York) is the founder of CourtTV and American Lawyer magazine.
Tibor Kalman
Tibor Kalman (July 6, 1949–May 2, 1999) was an American graphic designer of Hungarian origin, well known for his work as editor-in-chief of Colors magazine.
Tibor Kalman (July 6, 1949–May 2, 1999) was an American graphic designer of Hungarian origin, well known for his work as editor-in-chief of Colors magazine.
Todd Zuniga
Todd Zuniga, is the founding editor of Opium Magazine, and the co-creator and host of Literary Death Match, which is a reading series that occurs monthly in New York City, San Francisco and Lond...
Todd Zuniga, is the founding editor of Opium Magazine, and the co-creator and host of Literary Death Match, which is a reading series that occurs monthly in New York City, San Francisco and Lond...
Walter Lippmann
Walter Lippmann (23 September 1889 – 14 December 1974) was an American public intellectual, writer, reporter, and political commentator famous for being among the first to introduce the concept...
Walter Lippmann (23 September 1889 – 14 December 1974) was an American public intellectual, writer, reporter, and political commentator famous for being among the first to introduce the concept...
William Kristol
William Kristol is an American neoconservative political analyst and commentator.
William Kristol is an American neoconservative political analyst and commentator.
Willoughby Sharp
Willoughby Sharp was an internationally known artist, independent curator, independent publisher, gallerist, teacher, author, and telecom activist.
Willoughby Sharp was an internationally known artist, independent curator, independent publisher, gallerist, teacher, author, and telecom activist.