Category: Life (Magazine)

Life Magazine, Chronicler of 20th Century America, Rises Again

The New York Times – Business:
The iconic publication, acclaimed for its visual storytelling, will return as a print quarterly next month in a challenging business environment.
The 25 Most Influential Magazine Covers of All Time

Four editors, a creative director and a visual artist met to debate and discuss the best of print media — and its enduring legacy.
Robert E. Ginna Jr., Whose Article Bolstered U.F.O. Claims, Dies at 99

A founding editor of People, he also served as editor in chief of Little, Brown and produced films. But his public image was defined by a 1952 story for Life.
Josh Kushner and Karlie Kloss Plan to Revive Life Magazine

The investor Josh Kushner and his wife, Karlie Kloss, have struck a deal with Barry Diller’s media company to revive it as a regular print title.
Marie Irvine, Makeup Artist to Marilyn Monroe, Dies at 99

Late in Ms. Monroe’s life, Ms. Irvine was her go-to makeup artist in New York City. Earlier this month, she became a TikTok sensation.
Douglas Kirkland, Who Took Portraits of Movie Stars, Dies at 88

The New York Times – Movies:
His many memorable shots included one of his earliest assignments and probably his most famous: Marilyn Monroe in bed, wrapped in a silk sheet.

Life Magazine, Chronicler of 20th Century America, Rises Again