Chapter 5 - Magazines

The beginning of magazines was very entertaining for the British and American elites. Due to improved transportation, reduced postal costs, increased literacy the mass circulation of magazines was possible after the Civil War in the USA. After the television was brought about  magazines had to change it up and become more specialized to attract readers. Subscription, single-copy sales, and controlled circulation are the forms of magazines distribution. Of course, when internet came about and convergence did its magic, there are now few magazines that are flourishing online. However on the upside, it is cheaper to have an online magazines as printing is extremely expensive.