Second only to the occasional test kitchen tour, the biggest perk of editing Folio: is the constant reminder that magazines overwhelmingly remain the primary medium for the greatest long-form journalism being produced today. As another year ends, we once again turned to the tastemakers themselves—a dozen leading editors from publications large and small—asking them to select their favorite magazine story of the year, from a publication other than their own, and to tell us what they liked most about it. Thank you for reading, and have a wonderful 2020. Daniel McGinn, Executive Editor, Harvard Business Review, and co-host, Dear HBR: podcast "Sharks on Cape Cod: Just how scared should we be?" by Neil Swidey (The Boston Globe Magazine, July 9) Most years, my family spends a pleasant August week in a rental home on Cape Cod. Not in 2019. Why? Sharks. The prior September, a great white had attacked a surfer—the first shark fatality in New England since 1936. By last summer, each day seemed to bring another viral photo (or video) of a gigantic shark swimming uncomfortably close to Cape Cod beaches. This year, we opted for Rhode Island, where sharks remain relatively rare. Amid this height-of-summer anxiety, Neil Swidey’s July long-form feature in The Boston Globe Magazine asked the relevant question: Just How Scared Should We Be? To find an answer, Swidey literally covers the waterfront. He visits with the widow of Jaws author Robert Benchley, who helped stoke the public’s fear... Continue reading at 'Folio Magazine'
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Ahead of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, Swiss sportswear brand On brought the pages of a graphic novel to life to introduce a new hero to the next generation of athletes. The 10-minute film, entitled "Black Ice," is about Akwasi Frimpong, the first skeleton athlete from Ghana and only the... Continue reading at AdWeek
[ AdWeek | 2022-01-20 13:08:00 UTC ]
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We have 11 of the best comic book podcasts for you right here (and it's not all about superheroes). Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2021-12-22 11:34:00 UTC ]
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As many start to get into the winter holiday spirit, so, too, do our favorite comic book heroes (and a few villains). Continue reading at Book Riot
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Zestworld, which counts Alexis Ohanian as a supporter, will allow comic book writers and artists to present new work and reap the benefits. Continue reading at The New York Times
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After a COVID-19-forced hiatus, San Diego comic book store owners are looking forward to the return of an IRL Comic-Con — even if they won't attend. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2021-11-24 20:45:41 UTC ]
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On this day in 1953, comic book legend Alan Moore (Watchmen, V for Vendetta, From Hell, Batman: The Killing Joke) was born in was Northampton, England. In addition to his mastery of signature storytelling, Moore is known for his forthright, outspoken nature (take, for instance, his criticism of... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2021-11-18 16:09:18 UTC ]
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Disney held its first-ever Disney+ Day on Friday, and wouldn’t you know it, new content from Marvel Studios dominated the slate, with the company announcing or providing updates on 12 different live-action and animated shows. You can see an early look at footage from some of the upcoming shows... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2021-11-12 18:47:14 UTC ]
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After iOS 14 shook up the iPhone’s interface with stackable widgets and an app library, iOS 15 at launch didn’t seem so dramatic. Given that several major features, like SharePlay, were delayed, little seemed different from the public beta. But now, with iOS 15.1, everything seems to be in full... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2021-11-12 15:00:30 UTC ]
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Image Comics has declined a request by union organizers to voluntarily recognize Comic Book Workers United, an effort to unionize the independent comics publisher, and has moved to hold a vote to determine whether the CBWU will represent eligible Image staff. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-11-08 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Reimagined characters, practical effects, intimate storytelling—the Oscar-winning director wants to alter what fans see in comic book movies. Continue reading at Wired
[ Wired | 2021-11-02 11:00:00 UTC ]
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It’s been a while since we’ve heard any news from Amy Hennig, but now we know what the former Naughty Dog and Visceral Games writer and creative director has been working away at since going indie in 2018. On Friday, Marvel announced its working with Hennig’s Skydance New Media studio on a new... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2021-10-29 17:27:14 UTC ]
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This is part of a broader marketing effort by the online financial company that includes its first foray into TikTok. Continue reading at Advertising Age
[ Advertising Age | 2021-10-16 17:30:00 UTC ]
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The 2021 Harvey Award winners have been announced, including best manga of the year and best overall comic book of the year! Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2021-10-15 10:42:00 UTC ]
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Conservatives were ridiculed for objecting to the sexual orientation of a comic book character. Continue reading at HuffPost
[ HuffPost | 2021-10-12 05:14:12 UTC ]
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Originally published in 2010, Arsenal Pulp will publish a new edition of 'The 500 Years of Indigenous Resistance Comic Book: Revised and Expanded,' written and drawn by Gord Hill, who has added nearly 60 pages of new material. This seven-page excerpt is the story of the 1990 Oka Crisis, a 77-day... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-10-06 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund has added comics writer Amy Chu, editor Joseph Illidge, and fan fixture Pam Noles to its board of directors. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-10-06 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Over a half-century and in more than 200 collected volumes, his manga tales of Golgo 13, a globe-trotting assassin, steered Japanese comics toward adults. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2021-10-01 21:58:31 UTC ]
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The comics giant has issued lawsuits in a bid to hold on to the copyright of heroes including Spider-Man and Iron ManMarvel has filed a series of lawsuits in a bid to retain full control of characters including Spider-Man and Iron Man.The complaints, which were obtained by the Hollywood... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2021-09-27 14:40:42 UTC ]
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Is this a record? No sooner has the iPhone 13 hit store shelves than the rumor mill is already up and churning about the next one. Rumors from the weekend suggest the iPhone 14 will be a “complete redesign,” but the details are thin gruel at this point. Hold not these rumors close to your chest... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2021-09-27 11:15:02 UTC ]
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You no longer have to wonder just what Netflix's adaptation of Sandman will look like. Netflix has shared a teaser for The Sandman that reveals the pivotal moment when an occult ritual captures Morpheus (aka Dream, played by Tom Sturridge) and sets the story in motion. As author Neil Gaiman put... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2021-09-25 17:30:41 UTC ]
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