Magazines have existed since the 17th century, starting as literary and philosophy publications in Germany. The first general interest magazine was published in London in 1731, while the first illustrated magazine launched in 1842. Magazines are distributed through mail subscriptions, sales at retailers, or free pick-up locations. Subscribed magazines fall into paid circulation, non-paid circulation, or controlled circulation categories. While seeming like a simple distraction, magazines have significant impacts on society through influencing body image, transforming political views, and shaping consumer purchasing through advertising.

1. A GLIMPSE INTO
MAGAZINES

2. INTRODUCTION TO MAGAZINES
• Magazines? What are they? What comes to your mind
hearing the word magazines?
Well, magazines are periodical publications containing
articles and illustrations often on a particular subject aimed
at a particular readership
There are many types of magazines such as:
-Business Magazines
-Literary Magazines
Pulp Magazines

3. HISTORY OF MAGAZINES
• Erbauliche Monaths Unterredugan is the first ever
example of magazines. It was a literary and philosophy
magazine launched in 1663 in Germany.
• The first general interest magazine was published in
London in 1731 known as The Gentleman’s Magazine.
• The first illustrated magazine was found in 1842 called
The Illustrated London News.

4. THE DISTRIBUTION AND PROGRESS OF
MAGAZINES
• The tactic adopted for the distribution of magazines was
through :
• - mail ,
• -through sales by newsstands ,bookstores, or other
vendors
• -free distribution at selected pick-up locations.

5. SUBSCRIBED MAGAZINES
• The subscribed magazines for distribution fall into three main
categories
• Paid circulation refers to the magazines being sold to the readers
for a price or by subscription where an annual fee or a monthly price
is paid and issues are sent by post to readers. It also allowed for
defined readership statistics
• Non Paid Circulation meant that the magazine had no cover price
such as airline inflight magazines and were issued to the general
public
• Controlled Circulation referred to magazines being distributed only
to qualified readers often for free.

6. IMPACT OF MAGAZINES ON THE
SOCIETY
Magazines seem like a simple distraction from the noise of everyday
life. However, they greatly affect the society in a number of ways.
• one of the most common effects that magazines have is their impact
on how people view their bodies, especially women.
• They extraordinarily transform an individuals political views
• Advertising in magazines has an effect on what people buy.
• Magazines are unique in that the feature stories are often more
informative and in depth than a newspaper article. They're also
cheaper than a lengthy book.