Little Magazines Are Back

2 days ago

Predictions of print culture's death, especially from ebooks, have not fully materialized, with print book demand still high.
Some newspapers and magazines that went digital-only are returning to print, such as The New York Sun and Saveur.
New print publications are emerging, like County Highway and the California Post, showing resilience in print media.
Portico is a new literary quarterly magazine edited by Micah Mattix, focusing on arts and letters in a 'little magazine' format.
The first issue of Portico features essays, fiction, and formalist poetry from notable authors, highlighting a commitment to print culture.
At a launch event, poet Christian Wiman emphasized that in poetry, 'the sounds make the meaning,' underscoring the art of writing.
The author reflects on learning from periodicals like Times Literary Supplement and First Things, suggesting a potential revival of print's golden age.

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