It’s been interesting watching the evolution of electronic magazines as they adapt to a changing world where digital delivery slowly replaces more traditional methods of distribution. Clearly all the kinks aren’t worked out yet (witness the Adobe security issue that’s led to free magazines and newspapers for some iPad users) but change is on the march.
Esquire has released a US $4.99 issue that is fun to read and great to look at. Esquire first appeared way back in 1932 when the US was in a depression. People were searching for something diverting, and the glossy magazine pointed to a lifestyle many could only dream about.
I’ve been reading and examining this new issue for a couple of days and I pretty much like what I see. There is an innovative ‘moving cover’ including a welcome to the issue with actor Javier Bardem. There are articles about fashion with 360 degree views of clothing, and there are videos, charts and the kinds of illustrations that have made the Esquire print edition famous for years.
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