A magazine may be defined as a periodical publication, generally containing of sheets of paper folded in half and stapled at fold. It is also a collection of articles on the various aspects of life. There are numerous genres in magazine industry. There are magazines related to movies, fashion, technology, sports, fitness and health etc. They provide exceptional scrapbook collectives. They also come in handy while travelling and helps us pass time. They are attractive and the contents in the magazines are very much distinct too. Even after the advent of Internet and Social Networking sites, magazines have not lost their shades.
Here is the list of the top 10 most read Magazines in the world that are very well renowned across the globe.
1. The Watchtower (Public Edition)
The World’s most circulated magazine is again an illustrated religious-spiritual magazine. It is a monthly American magazine, first published in 1879. It is published in 209 languages around the globe with a monthly circulation of a massive 45 million copies. It is published by the Jehovah’s Witnesses through the Watch Tower Bible. Its purpose is given in its mission statement: “This magazine, The Watchtower, honors Jehovah God, the Ruler of the universe. It comforts people with the good news that God’s heavenly Kingdom will soon end all wickedness and transform the earth into a paradise. It promotes faith in Jesus Christ, who died so that we might gain everlasting life and who is now ruling as King of God’s Kingdom”.
2. AWAKE
The World’s second most read magazine is a spiritual and basically a religious magazine. It is a monthly American magazine. It is an illustrated magazine, first published in 1919. It is published by the Jehovah’s Witnesses through the Tract Society of Pennsylvania. Its original purpose, as given in a statement until 1982 was: “this magazine builds confidence in the Creator’s promise of a peaceful and secure new order before the generation that saw 1914 pass away”. It is published in 99 languages with a total circulation of around 43.5 million copies.
3. Game Informer
The Game Informer is an American monthly magazine belonging to the category of video games. It is published by the GameStop Corporation and was launched in 1991. It contains reviews and news regarding video games and consoles. It is owned by the GameStop Corp. which enhances its in-store promotion. Its total circulation is around 18.1 million, making it the World’s 3rd most read magazines.
4. AARP The Magazine
Since 1980s, AARP The Magazine has been the United States’ largest circulated magazine. However, until 2002, it was known as the Modern Maturity. First published in 1958, it is a bi-monthly magazine owned by a non-governmental organization, the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). It belongs to the category of ‘lifestyle’. Its total circulation is about 12.5 million.
5. Better Homes & Gardens
The Better Homes & Gardens is another one of the “Seven Sisters” American monthly magazine. It was founded in 1922 and is published by the Meredith Corporation. Its articles are based on topics such as cooking, gardening, interior designing, crafts, and healthy living. It is the 4th best-selling magazine in the United States. Its total circulation is around 7.6 million.
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