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Fine Cooking Magazine Asks Readers to Cook its Issues

After last year's success with its "Cook the Issue" program, Fine Cooking magazine recently launched the program, which encourages readers to try recipes and share their experiences, again. This time the program isn't for just one Fine Cooking issue, but every issue from April/May to February/March 2011.

Sign of the Times: Fortune Magazine Redesigns

With its April issue out next week, Fortune magazine will keep its name but will reveal editorial and design changes that better reflect the current economic time of well, less fortune.

New sections like "Career and Venture" will offer advice for these uncertain economic times. "Leisure Pursuits" will take the place of "Life at the Top," a lifestyle section that was launched when luxury spending was commonplace. Also, according to Mediaweek, the magazine will feature fewer CEOs on its cover; strangely, it will at the same time aim for a more high-end feel, with a switch to heavier paper. Fortune magazine's changes come as the business magazine lowers its frequency from 25 issues to 18 issues.

It's no secret that the business magazine category has been one of the hardest hit categories in the struggling magazine industry so it will be interesting to see if these changes make any difference.

What do you think? Is Fortune magazine on the right track with its changes?
 

7 Movie Magazines for Movie Buffs

Now that the hoopla surrounding the release of 'New Moon' has peaked (hopefully), we can get back to enjoying one of our favorite movie-related times of year--the time for Oscar buzz. While we're making plans to go to the movies starting this holiday weekend, we've of course got movie magazines on the brain. Below are our 7 movie magazine picks for hardcore movie-fanatics.

Moving Pictures magazine tells the stories behind the movies, from in-depth features that reveal how movies affect you to entertaining lifestyle pieces that provocatively probe the culture of showbiz.

Boxoffice magazine delivers the latest news on films in development and in production. Plus there are movie reviews, features and exclusive interviews with stars, directors, producers, technology and industry insiders.

Film Comment magazine is the award-winning magazine published by the Film Society of Lincoln Center. Film Comment magazine features international coverage including interviews, reviews and discussions on new releases and classic films, and developments in filmmaking.

Filmmaker magazine covers the world of independent filmmaking. It features in-depth interviews with top filmmakers, distributors and agents as well as coverage of new technologies, trends and reviews of the latest independent film releases in each issue of Filmmaker magazine.

American Cinematographer magazine is written for filmmakers. Each issue explores the artistic thought processes of the film industry's most innovative and talented directors.

Script magazine is an authoritative source for information on the craft and business of writing for film and television. Typical articles include advice on writing, developing and marketing screenplays and television scripts.

The Hollywood Reporter is a trade publication that has been around for more than 70 years. Two editions--one daily and one weekly are available and each covers the business of show business.

In Honor of Veteran's Day: American History Magazines

Today, we are proud to participate in a great American tradition of paying homage to all those who have served our country as members of our Armed Forces. According to History.com, today there is an estimated 23.2 million veterans in the U.S.

In honor of Veteran's Day, we're spotlighting some of our most-popular American history magazines in an effort to encourage everyone to learn about the people, places and events that have shaped our country's past, present and future.

In no certain order:

American History magazine--Explores the American experience through informative, thought-provoking and entertaining narratives.

World War II magazine--Covers all aspects of World War II for readers of all levels of historical knowledge. Find stories about soldiers, leaders, tactics, weapons and more.

Scientific American magazine--Scientific American magazine provides in-depth articles on the physical and social sciences through news, features and expert opinion.

American Heritage--This award-winning American history magazine features articles on the people, places and events that shaped America's past and are shaping the present and future.

Military History magazine--Provides in-depth articles on the history of warfare from ancient times to the 20th century. Military History magazine is written for serious students of military tactics, strategy, leaders and campaigns.

Good Old Days--This magazine is filled with nostalgic reader-written first-hand experiences and stories of personal and community joys and sorrows from the turn of the century through the 1950s.

Covered: Food & Cooking Magazines’ Thanksgiving Recipes

Thanksgiving is quickly approaching and so we’ve scoured some of Magazines.com’s top 10 cooking and food magazines for menu, recipe and entertaining inspiration. We’ve highlighted each magazine’s approach and mentioned what you’ll find in each.

Cooking Light magazine features its annual appetizers to desserts recipe collection with a focus on traditional favorites. Here you’ll find more than just the turkey at the menu center; pork, fish and ham main dishes are also featured.

Southern Living magazine turned to its readers for its holiday cookbook section entitled, “Holiday Dinners: Festive Foods from Southern Tables,” that includes menu options for a variety of low-stress holiday meals, from a casual dinner party menu to “make ahead breakfast casseroles” to a Hanukkah menu to “bake and take treats” to fondue ideas and finally  Thanksgiving dinner.

Food Network magazine provides four ways to cook and serve turkey, a stuffing guide, a bevy of sides from Food Network stars’ latest cookbooks like Alton Brown’s rice pilaf; then there's Ina Garten’s desserts and 50 versions of mashed potatoes from Tex-Mex to Indian Spice.

Food & Wine magazine finds inspiration from France (“A New American Thanksgiving”) and Asia for its creative Thanksgiving menus. The magazine’s "Asia Comes to America" special, includes the editor's take on discovering Japanese food and a holiday menu from Momofuku chef David Chang. In addition, there’s $10 and under wine recommendations and a comprehensive menu that offers versions of eight classic Thanksgiving dishes and two variations of each.

Bon Appetit magazine boasts “68 Recipes to Mix and Match” on the cover and delivers; plus there’s 10 different Thanksgiving menus from “farm to table” to “beginners” to “vegetarian” and a special tear-out guide to Thanksgiving superfoods.

Vegetarian Times magazine serves up a Southern-soul-food-inspired Thanksgiving menu created by chef Bryant Terry; the menu includes citrus collards with raisins, smothered seitan (a high-protein vegetarian wheat meat) and chocolate-pecan pie.

Martha Stewart Living magazine offers up a surprisingly casual Thanksgiving menu appropriate for meat-eaters and vegetarians plus a pie-making guide, a turkey-carving guide and make-ahead side dishes.

Everyday with Rachael Ray magazine presents two guides, one for hosts responsible for the turkey and one for folks traveling and bringing just a side or dessert to the table. Plus there’s the “101 Ways to Party,” which features dishes, drinks and tips on holiday entertaining.

Real Simple Magazine Makes Design Changes

We thought we noticed something different about our November Real Simple issue. According to the editor's note, the magazine has introduced 14 new monthly columns and some design changes, thanks in part to new creative director Janet Froelich. So far our favorite new column is "Trends Worth Trying." If you're a Real Simple devotee, let us know what you think of the changes.

Not Your Mama's Southern Living Magazine

Just like its sister magazine Cooking Light did with its September issue, Southern Living magazine has made some reader-suggested changes with its October issue, according to the editor's note.

Don't worry--the regional magazine is still very much Southern. However, the 43-year-old publication is uniting traditional Southern with modern Southern for its new editorial focus. The new column "Mama's Way or Your Way," is a reflection of this direction and features one dish with two recipes: the traditional Southern way and an easier-to-prepare, healthier way. October's dish is apple dumplings: "Mama's Way" includes classic homemade dough from scratch, while "Your Way" calls for the quicker dough: store-bought pie crust.

Other new columns include instruction on basic cooking and gardening techniques and "Made by Southern Hands," which features products and gifts by Southern artisans.

The editorial changes are only the second time such changes have occurred in the magazine's history, although the magazine did make some changes to health and beauty content last year.

Athletes Pose Sans Their Uniforms in 'Body Issue'

For its first-ever 'Body Issue,' ESPN The Magazine recruited more than 30 male and female athletes to pose nude or semi-nude. If you're thinking ESPN The Magazine is taking a stab at its rival Sports Illustrated magazine's annual Swimsuit Issue, you're right.

Among the athletes featured in the buff (note: certain body parts are artfully obscured) or semi-buff are Vikings running back Adrian Peterson and professional surfer Claire Bevilacqua. A wide range of athletes from the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NASCAR, LPGA and UFC appear in the 'Body Issue,' which will hit newsstands Oct. 9.

Katie Couric to Write Column for Glamour Magazine

Folio magazine reports Katie Couric will write a monthly column for Glamour magazine. Each month, Katie Couric will write a Q+A on a person who she thinks is inspiring to women and girls. For her first column, which will be featured in the December issue, she will interview First Lady Michelle Obama.

New Editor Makes Changes at O, The Oprah Magazine

O, The Oprah magazine is Hearst's most successful magazine launch of the last 10 years and the publisher's second most profitable title behind Cosmo magazine. Still, in the current turbulent economy and changing landscape of the magazine industry, Hearst has reason to be skeptical of the women's magazine's continued growth--like most magazines, O magazine's advertising pages have declined this year.

In an effort to boost growth, new editor-in-chief Susan Casey is said to be making changes to make the magazine more cohesive with "The Oprah Winfrey Show." One of the newest additions to the magazine with this in mind is a monthly column by Dr. Mehmet Oz, a frequent guest on "The Oprah Winfrey" show.

Casey has made staff changes as well that include a new health and environment editor and a new senior editor. Rumors that Casey didn't like the design of the magazine have been fueled by the departure of design director Kerry Robertson. Nylon magazine's award-winning former design director, Patrick Mitchell is her replacement.

Susan Casey was formerly an editor for Outside magazine, a sports and adventure title. While at Outside magazine, Casey and her team won an unprecedented three consecutive National Magazine Awards for General Excellence.