1859 (magazine)
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1859 magazine, Winter 2012 | |
| Editor | Kevin Max and Sarah Max |
|---|---|
| Categories | Regional magazine |
| Frequency | Bi-Monthly |
| Publisher | Heather Johnson and Ross Johnson |
| First issue | Summer 2009 |
| Company | Deschutes Media |
| Country | United States |
| Based in | Bend, Oregon |
| Language | English |
| Website |
1859magazine |
1859 is a bi-monthly magazine dealing with the history, personalities, architecture, and geography of the Western American state of Oregon. Named for Oregon's year of admission into the United States, the publication was established in Bend, Oregon in the summer of 2009.[1]
Publication details
Launch
As of the start of 2012, 1859 is run by a staff of eleven, four of whom co-own the magazine: co-publishers Heather and Ross Johnson, and editors Kevin and Sarah Max.
Kevin Max was a former editor of Bend Living magazine, a publication which fell victim to the Late-2000s recession.[2] Max contrasted the two projects in the New York Times by noting that while Bend Living revolved around the theme of "Bend’s emergence into 24-7, go-go-go, irresponsible construction and people living beyond their means," the new publication would be more general, dealing with the entire state of Oregon and keying on the issue of sustainability.[2]
Despite the difficult economic situation prevalent at the time of its 2009 launch — a moment at which American magazines were experiencing a 26% decline in ad revenue over previous-year figures — 1859 experienced initial success powered by its placement in Borders Books, Barnes & Noble, and the grocery chain Whole Foods.[3] The magazine's debut issue saw a total of 30,000 copies produced.[3]
In addition to the magazine's publishers and editors, as of 2012 other members of the magazine's staff included Aimee Jameson, Creative Director; Guy Olson, Design Assistant; Megan Oliver, Editorial Assistant; and Ollie Burruss, Digital Coordinator.
Content
1859 relies upon freelance writers and photographers for a majority of its content.[3] Other regular content features are produced by members of the publication's staff.
The magazine attempts to cover stories dealing with the length and breadth of the state of Oregon, from the Pacific Coast to high desert of Eastern Oregon. The magazine deals with both geographical and biographical material, including both contemporary and historical content. The publication has been characterized as "a National Geographic for the state of Oregon."[4]
The publication touts Oregon for "a wealth of recreational, ecological, historical and entrepreneurial intrigue," including residents who are "pioneers in the sustainable movement, bike geeks and techies, Native Americans and cowboys, financiers and vintners."[1]
Sustainability philosophy
1859 magazine has been outspoken in its promotion of the concept of sustainability, making use of soy-based ink, and supporting Oregon wildlife protection by means of a campaign through which half of the magazine's subscription price was targeted to the conservation group Oregon Wild.[4]
Honors
In April 2011, 1859 was nominated for a Maggie Award in the category "Best New Quarterly Magazine" by the Maggie Awards Committee of the Western Publishing Association in Los Angeles.[5] The nomination, based upon inspection of publication's Autumn 2010 issue, was based upon ten specific editorial aspects involving cover design, layout, typography, and editorial content.[5]
Footnotes
- 1 2 "1859: About Us," www.1859magazine.com/
- 1 2 William Yardley, "Dump Dashes Oregon Dreams of Californians," New York Times, June 17, 2009.
- 1 2 3 Courtney Sherwood, "Ex-Bend Living Staffers Launch Lifestyle Magazine," Portland Business Journal, June 21, 2009.
- 1 2 "1859 Magazine: A special subscription deal to help support Oregon Wild," Oregon Wild, www.oregonwild.org/
- 1 2 "Maggie Award Nomination for 1859 Magazine Design," Friction, Inc., April 26, 2011, www.frictioninc.com/
External links
- 1859 magazine official website, www.1859magazine.com/