Media Unit 51- Magazine Design- (MRS FROST)

History of Magazines:


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First publication was the German Erbauliche Monaths, which is known as the first magazine. Magazines, where invented during the year 1663.


The first magazine for ladies where launched in 1693 in London.


Magazine= the name comes from the Arabic background.


Magazines where firstly for the rich, then eventually the middle class were able to read magazines.


20th century the most important icon at the time was William Randolph Hearst. He was an owner across America.


Full colour print was invented in the late 20th century.


Different magazines where influenced by Genre's and situations around the world.


Magazines will not die, as they are popular resources.