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monthly magazines published in the United Kingdom

  • Empire (magazine)David Hepworth of Emap proposed the idea of launching a film magazine similar to Q in 1989. They recruited Smash Hits editor Barry McIlheney to edit the new…
  • Marie ClaireJean Prouvost and Marcelle Auclair launched Marie Claire in 1937. The first issue appeared that same year, marking the start of a French international…
  • Starburst (magazine)Dez Skinn launched Starburst magazine in December 1977 with his own company, Starburst Publishing Ltd. He chose the name after rejecting alternatives like…
  • Mojo (magazine)Mojo magazine first appeared on the 15th of October 1993. Publishers Emap launched the title to capture a growing interest in classic rock music among adults…
  • Computer and Video GamesThe first issue of Computer and Video Games hit newsstands in November 1981. It stood as the world's first dedicated video game magazine at that moment.
  • MCV/DevelopStuart Dinsey stood at the helm of a new venture in September 1998. He and Lisa Carter had just left Computer Trade Weekly to launch MCV.
  • Physics WorldThe Institute of Physics launched its monthly magazine in 1988. Philip Campbell served as the founding editor during those early years.
  • PlayStation Official Magazine – UKThe first issue of the Official UK PlayStation Magazine hit newsstands in November 1995. This launch coincided exactly with the release of the original…
  • PC GamerThe United Kingdom saw the birth of PC Gamer in November 1993. Future plc published this monthly magazine devoted to personal computer gaming.
  • Stuff (magazine)The first issue of Stuff hit newsstands in Britain during November 1996. Dennis Publishing launched the bimonthly title to capture a young male audience…
  • Retro GamerRetro Gamer launched in January 2004 as a quarterly publication. It became the first commercial magazine devoted entirely to retro video games.
  • Develop (UK magazine)Develop magazine began as a monthly trade publication for the video game industry in the United Kingdom. It served professionals within that sector rather…
  • Edge (magazine)Steve Jarratt opened the doors to Edge in October 1993. He was a long-time video games journalist who had launched several other magazines for Future plc…
  • History TodayBrendan Bracken launched History Today in January 1951. He served as former Minister of Information before the magazine began.
  • BBC Sky at NightBBC Sky at Night magazine launched in 2005 with a cover featuring Patrick Moore. That first issue included a free gift of Moore's Moon map.
  • The Strand MagazineGeorge Newnes launched The Strand Magazine in 1890, placing the first issue on sale before Christmas of that year. The initial print run sold nearly 300,000…
  • The World Today (magazine)The World Today magazine emerged from the ashes of a previous publication in 1945. Chatham House established this quarterly journal to replace the Bulletin…