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Harper's Magazine

Imagine a magazine that's been around since before your great-great-great-grandparents were born! That's Harper's!

Images

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Promotional poster for Harper's Magazine
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Evac (Strange Weather series), 2005, 48 x 54 inches, Oil on canvas. (New Orleans, on fire, after Hurricane Katrina). Reproduced in Harper's Magazine, January 2006.
Strange Weather (5), 2005, 20 x 26 inches. Oil on canvas. Reproduced in Harper's Magazine, January 2006. PRIVATE COLLECTION
On snow shoes to the barren grounds by Caspar W. Whitney. 2600 miles after musk oxen and wood bison, now appearing in Harper's magazine
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Harper's magazine, Christmas 1898
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Strange Weather (2), 2005, 20 x 26 inches. Oil on canvas. PRIVATE COLLECTION (Reproduced in Harper's Magazine, January 2006).
HYLAND, Fred. Harper's Magazine, 1897.

Key Facts

Publication Type
Monthly magazine of literature, politics, culture, finance, and the arts.
Place of Origin
New York City.
Oldest Publication
Oldest continuously published monthly magazine in the United States.
Awards Won
22 National Magazine Awards.

Meet the Super-Old Magazine!

Harper's Magazine is like a super-smart friend that talks about books, what's happening in the world, cool art, and even money stuff. It's a monthly magazine, which means a new one comes out every single month! It started way back in New York City in June 1850. That's older than any building you've probably ever seen, and it's still going strong today!

A Time Machine of Stories!

This magazine is like a time machine because it's been around for so, so long. It's the oldest monthly magazine in the United States that's still being published! Think about all the things that have happened since 1850 – presidents, inventions, and big changes. Harper's has been there, printing stories and ideas from important people like writers and leaders.

Why Harper's is a Big Deal!

Harper's Magazine is super special because it's won lots of awards, like 22 National Magazine Awards! That's like winning a gold medal in a big competition for magazines. It's also known for sharing amazing stories and thoughts from really famous people. It's like getting to read secret notes from history's coolest thinkers.

More Than Just a Magazine!

Harper's Magazine is related to another magazine called Harper's Bazaar, which is all about fashion. But Harper's Magazine is different; it focuses on lots of different topics. It's also learned new tricks for the 21st century, like having blogs online where you can read even more cool stuff. It’s a magazine that keeps up with the times!

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