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******* Go to a newsstand sometime and check out the rows of men's magazines. From the old guard of Playboy and Penthouse to the new wave of so-called lad magazines, it looks like a sea of soft-core porn. Indeed, regardless of whether you see Tara, Carmen, Shannon or Lindsay on the covers, the magazines are largely indistinguishable from one another. The women are shown reclining or twisting or pouting or grinning suggestively and (the magazines' editors hope) erotically. After all, sex sells, right? At Men's Journal, a monthly publication of Wenner Media which has a circulation of about 650,000, sex doesn't sell -- adventure does. MORE ONLINE
2. The New York Observer
Last Tuesday, April 26, a disgraced former New York Times Magazine writer named Michael Finkel was doing his best Sebastian Junger imitation, chopping wood on his 51-acre property just outside of Bozeman, Mont.
"This is probably my favorite thing to do. Have you ever chopped wood?" said Mr. Finkel, 36, grunting and wielding an ax. "I love it, coming out here in negative-10-degree weather and hacking away. It definitely makes a man out of you." He put the logs away and scampered up a nearby hillside, heading for his favorite meditation spot. "I always fancied myself an outdoorsman, even though I'm a Jewish guy from the East Coast," he said. In addition to proving his masculine prowess, the slender, bespectacled writer is attempting to smooth over his cracked reputation. In 2001, Mr. Finkel, then 32, was a rising star at The New York Times Magazine, having reported five cover stories in less than two years from locales like Afghanistan, the Gaza Strip and the bowels of a Haitian refugee boat. But after some difficult weeks in West Africa, Mr. Finkel filed a story in which he melded several African workers into one composite character. The Times Magazine ran the piece, "Is Youssouf Mal?© a Slave?", on the cover on Nov. 18, 2001. Mr. Finkel was busted soon after and fired by The Times Magazine's then editor, Adam Moss. MORE ONLINE
3.The New York Sun
A picture, they used to say, is worth a thousand words. Now it's more like half a million dollars. That's what Us Magazine is said to have paid last week for some innocuous photos of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, the Hollywood "couple" of the moment, strolling along a secluded beach in Mombasa. The pictures set off a fierce bidding war between Us and its weekly rivals People, In Touch, and Star. But the market for such photographs is no longer limited to the celebrity weeklies. Magazines such as In Style and Life&Style, along with many women's magazines, fill their pages with pictures of celebrities, dressed in designer fashion at "red carpet" events like award shows and openings. Nor is the appetite for such pictures limited to the United States. "We can now sell pictures of these people all over the world," said Kevin Smith of Splash News. "It's amazing. There is really a worldwide fascination. Even in places like Estonia and Croatia." Splash News scored last week's second biggest scoop, the first photos of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes - 16 years his junior - being unabashedly affectionate, out on the town together in Rome. Both stars, by the way, just happen to have movies coming out next month, and some are already declaring that their relationship is based more on publicity than passion. MORE ONLINE
************ ... that Boating World also has an opening for an editorial assistant. Responsibilities for this part-time (20 hrs./per week) paid position include editing stories for both Boating World and MarineMax Lifestyles, handling administrative tasks, and assisting editors with their responsibilities. Candidate should possess strong communication and writing skills. Send resume and cover letter to Graham Garrison, Managing Editor, Boating World magazine (ggarrison@billian.com) (OK to mention Ed) ... that Black Beat and Right On!, two of the longest-running and most-respected teen urban music and entertainment magazines, are seeking an imaginative, visionary and energetic editorial intern - Will pitch ideas and write articles for the publication. Candidates should be extremely organized, detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Tasks may include being a liaison between editors and publicists, keeping track of the latest news/gossip in the urban music world and gathering info and artwork for various departments. All internships are unpaid and must be taken for college credit. In addition to possessing a vast knowledge of pop-culture, a legit interest in urban music/culture is a must. This is a great opportunity for those seeking to enter the entertainment industry. In addition to getting their names in a national magazine's mast head, interns will have the opportunity to attend industry functions, possibly meet and/or interview artists and work on building a long list of industry contacts. Black Beat's offices are located in NYC and candidate should be available 2-3 days a week (though hours can be flexible). Please send a resume, cover letter and 3 samples (published or not) ASAP to Danica Daniel at ddaniel@dorchestermedia.com. Please do NOT call--we will only contact candidates of interest. (OK to mention Ed) ... that Bridal Guide, one of the top national bridal magazines, is looking for a summer intern to start immediately. This is an unpaid internship, but you will DEFINITELY get to WRITE short articles. You'll also have the chance to observe and interact with senior-level editors and learn the ins and outs of working at a consumer magazine. The job includes fact-checking as well as some administrative duties. Being able to work at least four days/week would be ideal. We're a small, friendly staff who want you to be an integral member of the team (no coffee-fetching, promise!). Email your cover letter and resume to Valerie Berrios, assistant editor, at vberrios@bridalguide.com. (Official Ed Posting) ... that Boating World, a monthly family boating lifestyle magazine based out of Atlanta, GA, has an opening for an art intern. Responsibilities for this part-time unpaid position include scanning art, downloading images, flowing text and assisting the Art Director with various projects. Send resume and cover letter to Graham Garrison, Managing Editor, Boating World magazine (ggarrison@billian.com) (OK to mention Ed)
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