Meatpaper was an American magazine devoted to meat that was published between 2006 and 2013. The publication covered the ethics, aesthetics, and cultural significance of meat, and is more akin to an art journal than a usual food and drink magazine.
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| Editor-In-Chief | Sasha Wizansky |
|---|---|
| Categories | Food |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Final issue | 2013 |
| Country | U.S. |
| Based in | San Francisco, California |
| Language | English |
| Website | meatpaper |
History
editPublished quarterly, it was founded in 2006 by Sasha Wizansky and Amy Standen, who (in addition to both being former vegetarians) met while working at Salon.com.[1]
In addition to the magazine itself, Meatpaper has organized events, such as a series of seminars on raising domestic rabbits for food.[2] In 2007, it was named among the best magazines of the year by Library Journal, which called it "unique, brash, and provocative".[3] In 2010, Good included it in their list of the eight food magazines you should read now.[4]
In August 2013, Meatpaper cofounder Wizansky announced that the magazine's 20th issue would be its final printing,[5] but that back issues would still be available for purchase.[6]
Content and editorial stance
editUnlike many traditional food magazines, Meatpaper's content is not primarily directed at publishing recipes,[7] but discusses the politics and ethics of food, along with essays and reporting on how it is prepared and consumed. In addition to editorial content, it is known for art, including original illustrations, paintings, and photographs.[7][8]
The magazine intentionally does not take a particular stance that is for or against eating meat,[8] but rather discusses it as a cultural phenomenon.[1][9] Issues have included topics such as an interview with the creator of the meat dress of Lady Gaga,[9] and a discussion of beef heart by famously offal-loving chef Chris Cosentino.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c Schwaner-Albright, Oliver (December 19, 2007). "Meat to Wrap the Mind Around". The New York Times.
- ^ Severson, Kim (March 2, 2010). "Don't Tell the Kids". The New York Times.
- ^ Black, Steven (May 1, 2008). "Best Magazines of 2007". Library Journal. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved May 26, 2011.
- ^ "The Eight Food Magazines You Should Read Now". Good. August 23, 2010.
- ^ "Meatpaper's Sasha Wizansky on the magazine's final issue and its legacy", Inside Scoop, San Francisco Chronicle, August 26, 2013
- ^ The Future of Meat - And The Future of Meatpaper, Meatpaper, August 23, 2013
- ^ a b Carlson, Peter (April 15, 2008). "A Choice Quarterly That's Well Done, and Rare". The Washington Post.
- ^ a b Guntzel, Jeff Severns (March 23, 2010). "What is Meatpaper?". Utne Reader.
- ^ a b "The New Issue of Meatpaper Is Out!". The 6th Floor. The New York Times Company. March 14, 2011.
External links
edit- Meatpaper in the July 21st, 2007 episode of The Splendid Table
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