Popular Mechanics
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Popular Mechanics first cover (January 11, 1902) | |
| Editor-In-Chief | Ryan D’Agostino[1] |
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| Categories | Automotive, DIY, Science, Technology |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publisher | Cameron Connors |
| Total circulation (June 2014) | 1,211,812[2] |
| First issue | January 11, 1902 |
| Company | Hearst |
| Country | United States |
| Based in | New York City, New York |
| Language | English |
| Website |
popularmechanics |
| ISSN | 0032-4558 |
Popular Mechanics is a classic magazine of popular science and technology. First published by Henry Haven Windsor, January 11, 1902, it has been owned since 1958 by Hearst. There are nine[3] international editions, including a now-defunct Latin American version that had been published for decades, and a newer South African edition. The Russian edition of Popular Mechanics has been issued since 2002. In 2013, the US edition changed from twelve to ten issues per year.
Format
Popular Mechanics features regular sections on automotive, home, outdoors, science, and technology topics.[4][5] A recurring column is "Jay Leno's Garage" featuring observations by the famed late-night talk show host and vehicle enthusiast.[6]
History
Popular Mechanics was established in 1902.[7] The first issue appeared on January 11, 1902.[8] The magazine was originally self-published by the Popular Mechanics Company but in 1958 became a subsidiary of the Hearst Corporation. A nearly complete archive of Popular Mechanics issues from 1905 through 2005 is available[9][10] through Google Books.
Podcast
Popular Mechanics Show is the official weekly podcast of Popular Mechanics magazine.
References
- ↑ Alexandra Steigrad. "Ryan D’Agostino Tapped to Helm Popular Mechanics". WWD. Retrieved January 19, 2016.
- ↑ "eCirc for Consumer Magazines". Audit Bureau of Circulations. June 30, 2011. Retrieved December 1, 2011.
- ↑ "Popular Mechanics". Magazine Store. Retrieved January 14, 2017.
- ↑ "spectram 02 sensor how to install on a 98 corollaLiterature and Popular Culture". Retrieved September 23, 2008.
- ↑ http://www.oldmagazinearticles.com/search_list.php?search=Popular_Mechanics
- ↑ "Intro-Popular Mechanics Magazine-Amst 205". Retrieved September 23, 2008.
- ↑ "Top 100 U.S. Magazines by Circulation" (PDF). PSA Research Center. Retrieved February 6, 2016.
- ↑ Darren Orf. "Analysis" (PDF). MO Space. Retrieved September 22, 2016.
- ↑ "Google and Popular Mechanics". Popular Mechanics. December 10, 2008. Retrieved March 13, 2010.
- ↑ Ross, James (August 15, 2005). "Google Library Project". Popular Mechanics. Retrieved March 13, 2010.
Further reading
- Israel, Paul B. (April 1994). "Enthusiasts and Innovators: 'Possible Dreams' and the 'Innovation Station' at the Henry Ford Museum". Technology and Culture. Society for the History of Technology. 35 (2): 396–401. JSTOR 3106308. doi:10.2307/3106308.
- Wright, John L. (July 1992). Possible Dreams: Enthusiasm for Technology in America. Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village. p. 128. ISBN 0-933728-35-2.
- Bryant, Margaret M. (1977). "New Words from Popular Mechanics". American Speech. Duke University Press. 52 (1/2): 39–46. JSTOR 454718. doi:10.2307/454718.
External links
- Popularmechanics.com
- Google Books archive
- Popular Mechanics South African edition
- Works by Popular Mechanics at Project Gutenberg
- Works by or about Popular Mechanics at Internet Archive
- Works by or about Popular Mechanics at Google Books