On our cover: Florence, Italy’s Visconti is experiencing a renaissance as a new CEO takes control and a new pen honors the original Renaissance Man, Leonardo da Vinci. The jubilee anniversary celebrations of Japan’s Platinum Pen Company attracted vendors from around the world, including U.S. distributor Luxury Brands USA. Meantime, Italy’s Aurora Pens celebrates its 100th anniversary with a series of limited edition writing instruments. David Oscarson honors Hinduism and friendship in his new Lord Ganesha series. Plus: the 90th anniversary of Washington D.C.’s Fahrney’s Pen Shop, fashion forward pen rolls from Yenderings, paper pads made to your specs, pop-up notecards like you’ve never seen, Bauhaus-inspired journals, instructions on using wax seals, and stunning outsider art made with…ballpoints?!

On our cover: The new Heartbeat fountain pen is just one of a number of new releases showing that Waldmann takes German values of production to heart. David Oscarson takes flight with the new Spirit of St. Louis Collection. The United Kingdom's Wingback is breathing life into modernist metal pens by using design firm sensibilities. Joe Cortner started the highly successful Orlando Pen Show just a few years ago, and his new shop, Florida Fountain Pen, is filled with pen, ink, and paper magic. Also: Gavin Hardy presents the newest Hardy Penwrights Heirloom fountain pen; a unique exhibition of handwriting urges us to "Focus Focus Focus..."; Elbwood makes a call for peace; we say hello to a new German pen show, and we say goodbye to Alan Shaw. Plus: see all the nominees in the 41st Annual Pen World Readers' Choice Awards!


In this issue: Highlander Writing Instruments' new Python Collection is a sign that this young brand has major skin in the game. Germany's Graf von Faber-Castell pays tribute to Ottoman culture's influence on Europe with the Pen of the Year 2024: Ottoman Culture. Meanwhile, the art pens from Turkish master jeweler Zeki Karaca give an insider's perspective on Turkish art and culture. In our concluding chapter on the "slim, straight, metal pen," meet some modern makers who are redefining form and function. Also: Arizona's Penchetta is under new ownership; learn more about a legend of the pen show circuit, Terry Mawhorter; meet a precocious young pen turner, Dagan Prusky; and say goodbye with us to our dear friend and longtime contributing editor, Julian Kreeger.

In this issue: Franklin-Christoph's newest designs are an ambitious application of the accessories brand's various influences, resulting in a truly unique American maison. The new Lionel Trains by Retro 51 Super Chief Tornado barrels down the track along with a number of other new Tornado designs. The inks of South Korea's Wearingeul are nothing less than a synesthetic interpretation of literary theory. On a sad note, we say goodbye to two close friends, Fountain Pen Hospital's Terry Wiederlight and Hardy Penwrights' Greg Hardy. On a happy note, we celebrate the publication of Bodies of Light, the opening of the Pleasure of Writing's Montblanc Shop-In-Shop, and the pens of Alan Turing. Plus: see what the New Year has in store in our "Trends in '25" special section.

On our cover: To celebrate his brand's 25th anniversary, David Oscarson returns to his Art Nouveau roots with the David Oscarson 25th (Silver) Anniversary Art Nouveau collection. Also in this issue: find the perfect holiday gift for your favorite pen lover in our 25th annual Fall Preview. S.T. Dupont celebrates all things Westeros with the new, officially licensed Game of Thrones collection. GW Pens scores critical hits with its Dungeons and Sunburst lines of writing instruments.  Roterfaden's Taschenbegleiter planning system is a perfect "pocket companion." In the first of a two-part series, we reflect on Aurora's masterpiece of modernist design, Hastil. Plus: Parker's Hopalong, exploring Stationery Fest, and remembering Ward Dunham.

In this issue: The slow and steady rise of Taiwan's Laban Pen Co. is a lesson in patience, vision, and manufacturing excellence. In our "Ink Issue" feature on Canada's Ferris Wheel Press, readers are invited to enjoy not just fine pens and inks but an entire fairy tale land of mythical figures. With the release of the Eclipse retractable fountain pen, Nahvalur displays that, at five years old, it remains dedicated to both form and function. South Africa's Stanford Pen Studio provides up-and-coming artists with a platform on a pen body. With its 15th anniversary approaching, Goulet Pen Co. double down on its dedication to its team. Also, we conclude our series on dip-less desk pens, explore the failed Parker "VS," challenge the conventions of the novelty pen, and meet some inspiring instructors and their even more inspiring students. Plus: who got the "Penny?" The winners of the 30th Annual Readers' Choice Awards.

In this issue: The new Kanilea Pen Co. Blue Moana Mau Loa fountain pen is a view from below of the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Hawaii. 
TACCIA's Shu-Jen Lin returns from a trip to Wajima, Japan, and the news on the ground is at once devastating and hopeful. Rich Paul of River City Pen Co. brings a meticulous eye for detail to his artisanal fountain pens. Good Made Better's desk objects combine childlike whimsy and very adult engineering. South Carolina's Truphae pen shop explores the connection between handwriting and creative writing. We investigate the Case of the Purloined Parkers, and we explore dip-less pens in the penultimate chapter of our continuing series. Plus: summer pen shows big and small, new and old.


In this issue: Armando Simoni Club, Wahl-Eversharp, Bexley, Conway Stewart, Oldwin Paris, and more--meet Emmanuel "Manu" Caltagirone's blended Pen Family. Levenger celebrates a major milestone as the True Writer turns 25. Sheaffer is back and better than ever thanks to William Penn and Kenro Industries. We profile the man behind the Netherlands' Fontoplumo pen shop and the new owners continuing Crazy Alan's legacy in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Richard Binder and David Watts, Jr. continue their series on dip-less desk sets. Also, we learn about a VA pen turning program in Little Rock, Arkansas, and we continue our reporting on the aftermath of the New Year's Day earthquake in Wajima, Japan. Plus: the RCAs turn 30! See the nominees for the 2024 Pen World Readers' Choice Awards.

On our cover: Celebrate 18 years of maki-e beauty with the AP Limited Editions Dragon of Good Fortune and a slew of other refined compositions. Florida's Divine Pens Plus showcases the potential of resin, from fantastic fountain pens to unique desk accessories to stunning jewelry. Armenia's BENU plays on the theme of snake pens with the new Viper collection. Sam Flax Orlando pen and art supplies store provides a magic kingdom for the pen enthusiast. Plus, the third chapter in our series on vintage dip-less inkwells. Also, get creative: Hemingway and the typewriter, inkwells and the imagination, and introducing "craft:" our new department for creative work.


On our cover: Franklin-Christoph's maki-e dragon comes full circle with the new Diamondback Dragon, and the brand's first-ever metal overlay fountain pen shows the new direction for this venerated U.S. accessories company. Caran d'Ache celebrates the populist pop art of Keith Haring with a new collection of ballpoints and art products. Kaweco's new Art Sport is a classically-styled addition to the beloved Sport pen series. 
And our "Trends in '24" special section is a huge collection of new products for the new year from your favorite brands. Plus: Schon DSGN's revolutionary Monoc titanium nib, PLOTTER's groundbreaking planner system, Waldmann's Famous English Crime Writers, Bob Slate Stationer's dedication to the old-school stationery shop, Dip-less pens Part II, and Graceful Envelopes.


Start your holiday season with the most magnificent Pen World issue of the year! Our 31st annual Fall Preview is filled to the brim with astonishing writing instruments and accessories that make the perfect gifts. On our cover: David Oscarson's new Ugly Duckling collection pays tribute to the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale that urges us to find the swan within. TACCIA celebrates its 20th anniversary with its most ambitious project yet: 20 urushi and maki-e pens for 20 years. Thanks to Frank Zhang, the legendary Italian company OMAS has a new lease on life. U.S. brand Conklin celebrates its 125th anniversary with new products that break the mold. And Germany's Graf von Faber-Castell pays tribute to ancient Egyptian culture with its 2023 Pen of the Year. Plus, look out eBay: the Pleasure of Writing Marketplace is here; Atlas Stationers' subscription boxes bring inks directly to your door; Switzerland's Koller Auctions presents a very special collection; online pen shop Pen Chalet celebrates a "decade in the desert;" get the low-down on the history of dip-less pen sets in the first of a six-part series.

In this issue: After moving production from Russia to Armenia, BENU Pen is breaking all the rules as it challenges the conventions of the hand-painted fountain pen. Kevin Hsu of Taiwan's Penlux offers a luxurious writing experience at remarkably low prices through savvy engineering and supply-chain know-how. Giovanni Santini, owner of Santini Italia, might be an artisanal pen maker, but with new No. 8-sized nibs, he proves he is a giant of the industry. The new Lepidoptera series of fountain pen inks from family-run brand Anderillium display vivid colors and expertise in chemistry. For the first time in its history, New York City pen shop Fountain Pen Hospital is changing hands, from the Wiederlight family to The Pen Family. On the other coast, Los Angeles pen shop Flax Pen to Paper is also under ambitious new ownership. Explore the best that lettering artists have to offer with the Scranton Penmanship Collection of historical documents and a brand-new book from Master Penman Michael Sull. Plus, winners of the 29th annual PW Readers' Choice Awards: who got the Pennys?

In this issue: Kanilea Pen Co. erupts in a creative flow with the new Kilauea Kai fountain pen collection. Leonardo Officina Italiana exploded on the scene with the popular Momento Zero model, but new releases show there is far more to this company. With new maki-e and urushi pens, limited edition inks, and a U.S.-exclusive Custom 743, Japan’s Pilot displays a steady hand on the tiller. Germany’s Leuchtturm Gruppe is growing with two new Leuchtturm1917 journaling concepts and a new German pen brand added to the family: stilform. We test the new Tomoe River paper, and fans will be pleased with the results. In two vintage subjects, read a chapter from Jonathan A. Veley’s INDIE Book Award-winning A Field Guide to Sheaffer’s Pencils, and learn the inside story of how Fisher Space Pen was launched. Plus: the new Montblanc Masters collection, Pelikan hubs, Waldmann Pen “Xetra” Vienna engraving, and so much more.

In this issue: With the new S.T. Dupont Loves Paris Collection, the 151-year-old French atelier displays all the techniques it has mastered in an ode to the City of Light, Paris. Germany’s Pelikan invites U.S. customers to take a bite out of the apple-green Souverän M800 Green Demonstrator Special Edition fountain pen. Japan’s Sailor is known for its high-quality fountain pens and inks, but over 100 years of nib expertise is what makes Sailor pens such great writers. Artisan pen brand Tailored Pen Co. makes fountain pens that fit the hand like a well-tailored suit, and artisan maker Tim Cullen of Hooligan Georgia shows off his metal mastery. Online shop Lemur Ink allows John Phelan to spread his love of fountain pens and lemurs, tribute pens and rebooted brands prove that the legacy of the fountain pen’s Golden Age will never fade, and we conclude the saga of the Parker T-1. Plus: it’s primary season! See the nominees for the 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards.

In this issue: With comprehensive stationery items that include notebooks, Regalia writing paper, and now a retractable fountain pen, Endless stationery company is here to stay. U.S. brand Conklin Pen pays tribute to Israel’s approaching 75th anniversary with a new writing instruments collection. Birmingham Pen Co. keeps rust belt industrial production alive through its line of proprietary fountain pens and inks. Read about American Master Penman Michael Sull’s saga to honor the father of American cursive, Platt Rogers Spencer, with a timeless portrait by artist Michael Del Priore. We remember the legacy of amateur pen turner Tom Brown, whose work is on display every day in the hand of CNN’s Jake Tapper. Plus: King Charles and Pen-Gate, the space age Parker pen that never made it to orbit, museum-quality merchant figurines, fountain pens and parquetry, and much more.

In this issue: With the new Backgammon limited edition collection, Italy’s Visconti takes the ancient tradition of table games very seriously. As Germany’s Diplomat enters its next 100 years of pen making, it finds itself at a literal and figurative Nexus of creativity. And as the classic comic book series The Rocketeer celebrates its 40th anniversary, Retro 51 introduces a new collection of officially-licensed writing instruments. Meanwhile, the iconic brand Sheaffer enters the William Penn era of stewardship, Richard Binder wraps up his two-part series on WWI-era trench pens, and we profile two up-and-coming nib masters. Plus, Trends in ’23: the new year promises exciting pens, inks, papers, and accessories from brands new and old, big and small.

In this issue: With his newest collection, Deus Regit, David Oscarson explores his personal faith with a universal message of light over darkness. After 30 years, New York’s Kenro Industries is still setting standards in distribution while also continuing its rollout of the Esterbrook pen and accessories brand. The young pen brand Narwhal has changed the spelling of its brand to the Icelandic “Nahvalur,” but however you spell it, Nahvalur pens are a hot commodity. Whether working in precious woods, urushi and raden, or titanium alloy, the pens of Taiwan’s Cypress are as majestic as a tree. There’s a little corner of the internet where all your pen dreams come true, and it’s called Pen Heaven pen and accessories shop. Also: World War I and the Trench Pen, Parker Pen and the Fashion Academy, Jan Zander and Steinway & Sons, Pen World’s first-ever artisan fountain pen, and remembering journalism legend Jerry Ceppos. Plus, the 30th Annual Fall Preview: Branded for Greatness.

In this issue: Pen World breaks new ground with our first cover feature on a fountain pen ink brand, South Korea’s Colorverse Ink. AP Limited Editions cements its status as a leading purveyor of urushi and maki-e fountain pens with new collections at lower price points. Scriptorium Pen Co. gives a former English teacher a different method of expressing her love of the written word. The Writer’s Medic Bag from Istanbul, Turkey’s Galen Leather Co. shows why this leather accessories company is so beloved by fountain pen collectors. Leading artists with powerful messages congregate at New York City’s Janoff’s Stationers, and we invite you to meet them. In the finale of our continuing series, read about the ways that World War II affected fountain pen manufacture. Plus: announcing the winners of the 28th annual Pen World Readers’ Choice Awards!


On our cover: Kanilea Pen Co. finds inspiration in the night sky above Hawaii for its newest writing instrument collection, Lewa Lani. Franklin-Christoph finishes the relaunch of its paper products with the new Greypads and Greybooks. David Oscarson revs his engines with the Take It to the Limit collection. Take a journey to South Asia to meet some of the leading Indian and Bangladeshi pen and ink makers, and head to NYC to enjoy a gem of a pen shop, Janoff’s Stationers. Plus: Richard Binder’s continuing series “World War II and the Fountain Pen,” a celebration of V-Mail, and a review of a historical fiction novel based on the real-life convent that fought Nazi oppression.  Also: Esterbrook’s new needlepoint nib, meet The Monkey King, and renowned Montblanc designer Jan Zander goes solo.

On Our Cover: Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Italy’s Delta Pen Co. with the new Delta 39+1 fountain pen. Also in this issue: California’s Yafa Brands is bursting with new, creative writing instruments from Monteverde USA and Conklin Pen Co. Germany’s Graf von Faber Castell honors the ancient Aztec civilization in its 2022 Pen of the Year collection. Meet the minds behind the very popular Sailor 50 States ink series. Richard Binder continues his series on World War II and the fountain pen, while Nathaniel Cerf wraps up his two-part series on defining vintage fountain pens. Artisan pen makers raise money and awareness for Ukraine through a series of stunning writing instruments. Plus: see all the nominees for the 2022 PW Readers’ Choice Awards!

Learn about the storied history of S.T. Dupont lacquer and see the French brand’s newest lacquer masterpieces, Starburst Blue and Sunburst Black. From its bound-to-be-classic Antique writing instrument series to its new Mythology series of inks, Taiwan’s Laban shows the results of three decades of exceptional manufacturing. Young brand Turning Point Pen Co. wears its heart and its values on its pen sleeves. Vintage Inspiration: throwback pen shop Crazy Alan’s Emporium, WWII and the fountain pen, defining “vintage,” the Parker Whirl Clean, and a retrospective of PW Readers’ Choice Awards Pen of the Year winners. Plus: pre-order the brand new Pen World/Retro 51 Tornado Nib series rollerball!

In this issue: From the new Imagination to the Grandeur to all its other pens in between, German pen company Waldmann is showing that, after over 100 years in existence, it still has some guilloche and lacquering tricks up its sleeve. With the space race taking a new turn, U.S. brand Fisher Space Pen uses its ingenuity to create space-age pens with contemporary stylishness. With DiamondCast resins, Tim McKenzie proves that one person can change the face of an industry. Appelboom Boston continues that city’s legacy of fine pen shops and Joost Appelboom’s legacy of fine pen salesmanship. Les Sheely creates some “serious nibbage” for professional scribes and amateurs alike through Stylosuite Writing Station. Plus: ring in the new year with pens, inks, and desk accessories from over 30 distinct brands in our “Trends in 2022” special section.  

In this issue: David Oscarson’s new Nikola Tesla collection of hot enamel and guilloche writing instruments is electric! Italy’s Pininfarina, known best for automotive design excellence, applies 90 years of know-how toward a masterful new pen collection. Germany’s Diplomat Pens celebrates 100 years of metal-bodied mastery. Taiwan’s YSTUDIO uses simple forms and high performativity to promote “the weight of words.” Jonathon Brooks’ Primary Manipulation resin series is one of the most influential materials in recent pen history. The Pen Family adopts a new member, online pen and specialty nib shop nibs.com. In addition: ink feeds, Esterbrook + Accutron, Pelikan’s new book, and Hardy Penwrights’ great year. Plus: our annual Fall Preview features constellations of illuminating writing instruments that are, simply, stellar.

In this issue: U.S. distributor Luxury Brands of America brings a world of fine writing instruments, paper, and inks to your fingertips. With its acquisition of U.S. ink brand Private Reserve and the creation of the new Infinity Ink collection, the possibilities for Yafa Brands just became “inkfinite.” U.S. distributor Orange Art specializes in fine European stationery and bookbinding. At 30 years old, pen and stationery shop Bittner, the Pleasure of Writing is ready for its next chapter. Writer and graphologist Sheila Lowe gives insight into what your handwriting reveals about your personality. Also: Ferris Wheel Press takes a trip to London, England’s Harrods department store; Germany’s Montblanc has a new flagship NYC shop; we explore the etymology of pen words, and we look at vintage Meteors. Plus: see the winners in the 27th Annual PW Fall Preview of Pens, including the first-ever Ink of the Year!

In this issue: For its fifth anniversary, Kanilea Pen Company renews its vows to its ohana with the new Honokalani Maile Lei writing instrument collection. With a new ownership team comprised of three longtime collectors, Retro 51 is heralding a bright future. Italian pen maker Nino Marino writes his next chapter with the new Maiora pen brand. The colorful pen bodies and nibs of Hinze Pen Co. symbolize the vibrancy of the U.S. artisan pen community. Plus: see new paper products from Franklin-Christoph, Leuchtturm1917, Nebula, Graf von Faber-Castell, and Hanaduri. Take a tour of Laywine’s pen and stationery shop of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and catch up with Bert Oser of Bertram’s Inkwell. Also: pen shows, Scribes, Moonwalks, and robotic handwriting.

In this issue: U.S. accessories brand Franklin-Christoph celebrates 20 years with a new building and a new maki-e fountain pen, Birth of a Dragon. Meanwhile, Thailand’s Danitrio presents its own maki-e masterpiece, Hototugisu, crafted by urushi artist Masanori Omote. David Oscarson celebrates his roots—and the many branches of U.S. culture—with his Ellis Island collection of writing instruments. Two artisan pen brands, Hardy Penwrights and Desiderata Pen Co., combine master craftsmanship and personal passions. Plus: understanding the science behind gold alloy nibs, the new Presidential Pen, the history of Kaweco, and an intercontinental partnership. In addition: the 2021 Pen World Readers’ Choice Awards are getting inky!

This February, we go Old School once again in our annual Vintage Inspiration issue. On our cover: Oh, say can you guilloche? France’s S.T. Dupont certainly can, and it presents new exclusive fountain pens for the U.S. market. Meanwhile, Germany’s Graf von Faber-Castell pays tribute to medieval knighthood in its 2021 Pen of the Year. Levenger office supplies store showcases its 20-plus years of proprietary writing instruments, while New York City’s Wiederlight family celebrates 75 years as the owners and operators of Fountain Pen Hospital. Plus: Vladimir Nabokov’s use of fountain pens (literarily), Parker VP Frank Matthay’s jet-setting sales success (literally), and the story behind 1942 Sugar Bowl Classic pen sets.

Italy’s Visconti, this issue’s cover story, is bursting with creativity and ingenuity. Plus, see what’s in store for 2021 in our annual “Trends” special section of pens and accessories. Also in this issue: Taccia Pen shows off its urushi and maki-e chops; artisan pen maker Ryan Krusac elucidates on his artistic process; Papier Plume pen shop of New Orleans, Louisiana displays its bayou charm; Donley Auctions presents the estate of Fred Krinke; we explore the chemistry behind stainless steel nibs, and we say our goodbye to a pen show legend.

In this issue: The legend of Walter Sheaffer lives on through the new, revitalized line of Sheaffer-brand writing instruments and accessories from U.S. pen company A. T. Cross; Japan’s Pilot presents luxurious new Vanishing Points and Emperor Urushi fountain pens; Houdini’s Project 278 offers pens made from the wood of the legendary escape artist Harry Houdini’s New York City home; online pen shop Goulet Pens is setting the standard for creating a safe workplace during a pandemic, and Russia’s Artus Pen targets millennial pen enthusiasts with a new line of urushi writing instruments. Also: Kaweco’s Hombre X, pens of peace, the sensational Sherrell Tyree, Hardy Penwrights’ Secret Garden, YouTube channel Pens and Tea, and a piece of poetry. Plus: enjoy the colorful pens, inks, and papers in our 28th annual Fall Preview.

In this issue: You voted, now see the winners you chose in the 2020 PW Readers’ Choice Awards! Plus: David Oscarson’s new hot enamel and guilloche Sea Turtles writing instrument collection is simply “shellegant.” Sailor’s affordable, colorful Compass collection lands on North American shores. After nearly 20 years in business, legendary artisan pen maker David Broadwell continues to push boundaries. Russian artisan brand Talistim makes metal-bodied artisan pens with oodles of surprises. South Carolina’s Truphae is a brick-and-mortar pen shop with an “Inkredible” subscription service. Canada’s Ferris Wheel Press presents new ink colors that will transport you to a day at the circus.  Also: pens dressed in summer finery, online calligraphy masterclasses from Denis Brown, and remembrances of Jon Sullivan and Henry Simpole.

On our cover: Kanilea Pen Co. finds inspiration for a brand new writing instrument in the cherry-red Hawaiian Kona coffee bean. Germany’s Montblanc honors Aztec Emperor Moctezuma I and finishes its tribute to The Little Prince in two new writing instrument series. Mazzuoli notebooks from Florence, Italy are directly influenced by U.S. pop culture. Penchetta Pen and Knife pen shop offers stylish accessories to the American Southwest. The CursiveLogic approach to handwriting instruction is truly logical. In addition: S.T. Dupont honors the Bard, Roses Without Thorns pays tribute to frontline parents, and Rickshaw Bagworks stays relevant with stylish cloth face masks. Plus: there’s still time to vote in the 2020 Pen World Readers’ Choice Awards!

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Girish Ramdas is the Co-founder and CEO of Magzter, a New York based startup that has been making waves in the global digital publishing business. Magzter has crossed 80 million users since its inception in 2011 from more than 150+ countries with 1000s of magazines, newspapers and books from more than 4,500 publishers worldwide. He has more than 25 years of experience in cross-platform publishing, including print, mobile, and Web development. During this period, he has co-founded and run three successful start-up businesses. He has enabled magazine companies to go digital and helps them monetize their content across the digital world. Girish's deep industry experience in online, mobile and publishing ecosystems has made him an expert in acquisition, marketing and monetizing digital content across platforms globally.

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Magzter Inc. is the World's largest and fastest growing self-service, cross-platform digital newsstand with over 80 million users since its inception in 2011 and thousands of magazines and newspapers across 40+ categories and 60+ languages. Headquartered in New York, Magzter has its local presence in Amsterdam, London, Mexico City, Chennai, Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru, Singapore, and will soon be expanding to other countries. Founded by global entrepreneurs, Girish Ramdas and Vijay Radhakrishnan in June 2011, Magzter enables magazine and newspaper publishers around the world to create and deliver digital editions of their titles to global consumers.

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Magzter offers the world’s largest {{allyoucanread}} subscription service called {{gold}} which gives digital readers unlimited access to 9,000+ magazines and newspapers for a monthly subscription price. Magzter also has the largest number of stories in the world with its game-changing ezRead 2.0 feature for its apps, which enables smartphone and small-screen mobile users to enjoy magazine content the way it was meant to be enjoyed, with article text that is easy to read and is accompanied by stunning videos and high resolution photography.

Magzter offers the world’s largest “All-You-Can-Read” subscription service called Magzter GOLD which gives digital readers unlimited access to 9,000+ magazines and newspapers for a monthly subscription price. Magzter also has the largest number of stories in the world with its game-changing ezRead 2.0 feature for its apps, which enables smartphone and small-screen mobile users to enjoy magazine content the way it was meant to be enjoyed, with article text that is easy to read and is accompanied by stunning videos and high resolution photography.

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Prior to Magzter, he was the President of Dot Com Infoway (DCI) and Galatta Media. His duties included strategic marketing, partnership development, and monetizing content globally. DCI grew from a small team of 3 in 2000 to 300 by 2011 and was dealing with web, software and app development for clients globally.

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is the World's largest and fastest growing self-service, cross-platform digital newsstand with over 88 million users since its inception in 2011 and thousands of magazines and newspapers across 40+ categories and 60+ languages. Headquartered in New York, Magzter has its local presence in Amsterdam, London, Mexico City, Chennai, Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru, Singapore, and will soon be expanding to other countries. Founded by global entrepreneurs, Girish Ramdas and Vijay Radhakrishnan in June 2011, Magzter enables magazine and newspaper publishers around the world to create and deliver digital editions of their titles to global consumers.

n. We will also use usage information in order to ensure users adhere to our Terms of Use. For example, a user’s usage information will help us confirm that a user only downloads a magazine or other content a permitted number of times or to a permitted number of devices.

which gives digital readers unlimited access to 9,000+ magazines and newspapers for a monthly subscription price. Magzter also has the largest number of stories in the world with its game-changing ezRead 2.0 feature for its apps, which enables smartphone and small-screen mobile users to enjoy magazine content the way it was meant to be enjoyed, with article text that is easy to read and is accompanied by stunning videos and high resolution photography.

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PEN WORLD Magazine - June 2019

PEN WORLD Magazine - June 2019

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