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Every Sunday, The New York Times Magazine sets the tone for the country’s conversation, captivating readers with the practiced art of conveying stories — about politics, global issues, finance and the economy, culture, design, the sciences and more. It sparks national discussions, while bringing illuminating depth to the events it covers.


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  • Sunday/T Magazine Combined Calendar 2012

     
    Issue Date Special Issue Reservations Close Materials Close
    JANUARY      
    1   12/02/11 12/09/11
    8   12/09/11 12/16/11
    15   12/16/11 12/23/11
    22   12/23/11 12/30/11
    29   12/30/11 01/06/12
         
    FEBRUARY      
    5   01/06/12 01/13/12
    12 Voyages 01/13/12 01/20/12
    19   01/20/12 01/27/12
    19 T: Women's Fashion 12/29/11 01/10/12
    26   01/27/12 02/03/12
           
    MARCH      
    4 London 02/03/12 02/10/12
    4 T: Men's Fashion 01/12/12 01/24/12
    11   02/10/12 02/17/12
    18 T: Travel - Spring 01/26/12 02/07/12
    18 Key Bonus 02/17/12 02/24/12
    25   02/24/12 03/02/12
           
    APRIL      
    1   03/02/12 03/09/12
    1 T: Design 02/09/12 02/21/12
    8   03/09/12 03/16/12
    15   03/16/12 03/23/12
    15 T: Women's Fashion 02/23/12 03/06/12
    22 Health 03/23/12 03/30/12
    29   03/30/12 04/06/12
           
    MAY      
    6 Money 04/06/12 04/13/12
    6 T: Design 03/15/12 03/27/12
    13   04/13/12 04/20/12
    20   04/20/12 04/27/12
    20 T: Travel - Summer 03/29/12 04/10/12
    27   04/27/12 05/04/12
           
    JUNE      
    3 Innovation 05/04/12 05/11/12
    10   05/11/12 05/18/12
    17   05/18/12 05/25/12
    24   05/25/12 06/01/12
           
    JULY      
    1   06/01/12 06/08/12
    8   06/08/12 06/15/12
    15   06/15/12 06/22/12
    22   06/22/12 06/29/12
    29   06/29/12 07/06/12
           
    AUGUST      
    5   07/06/12 07/13/12
    12   07/13/12 07/20/12
    19 T: Women's Fashion 06/28/12 07/10/12
    19   07/20/12 07/27/12
    26 U.S. Open 07/27/12 08/03/12
           
    SEPTEMBER      
    2   08/03/12 08/10/12
    9   08/10/12 08/17/12
    9 T: Men's Fashion 07/19/12 07/31/12
    16 Education 08/17/12 08/24/12
    23 T: Travel - Fall 08/02/12 08/14/12
    23   08/24/12 08/31/12
    30   08/31/12 09/07/12
           
    OCTOBER      
    7 T: Design 08/16/12 08/28/12
    7   09/07/12 09/14/12
    14 Food & Drink 09/14/12 09/21/12
    21 T: Women's Fashion 08/30/12 09/11/12
    21 Key Bonus 09/21/12 09/28/12
    28 Health 09/28/12 10/05/12
           
    NOVEMBER      
    4   10/05/12 10/12/12
    4 T: Design 09/13/12 09/25/12
    11   10/12/12 10/19/12
    18   10/19/12 10/26/12
    18 T: Travel 09/27/12 10/09/12
    25   10/26/12 11/02/12
           
    DECEMBER      
    2   11/02/12 11/09/12
    2 T: Holiday 10/11/12 10/23/12
    9 Great Performers 11/09/12 11/16/12
    16   11/16/12 11/23/12
    23   11/23/12 11/30/12
    30 Lives Well Lived 11/30/12 12/07/12

     

  • Special Issues Descriptions

    Voyages

    Sharing life-changing experiences that unlock mysteries and begin with surprising journeys.


    Health

    Exploring the latest research on fitness, nutrition and more, with practical advice to help readers take control of their health and live well every day.


    Money

    In an era of continuing economic challenge, a focus on where things stand, how we're coping and what lies ahead.


    U.S. Open

    In-depth profiles of tennis players to watch accompanied by riveting images that capture the spirit of the game.


    Education

    The state of education, with a look at issues affecting students, teachers, educators, administrators and parents.


    Food & Drink

    Food enthusiasts devour this issue, with its presentation of culinary discoveries, enticing recipes and the latest trends.


    Innovation

    Inventive and transformative developments in science, medicine, technology, politics, entertainment and beyond.


    Great Performers

    Just in time for the start of the movie awards season, the Magazine focuses on the white-hot stars.


    Lives Well Lived

    The annual keepsake issue recalling, in essays and photographs, discinctively accomplished individuals who passed away during the year.

     

     

  • Columns and Features

    Weekly Columns and Features

    The One-Page Magazine
    A one-page compilation of relevant quick-read columns including a celebrity profile, micro-review and a creative new word describing a current phenomenon.

    The Ethicist
    Ariel Kaminer addresses readers' moral dilemmas, offering sound advice on a broad range of ethical challenges in this well-respected column.

    Talk
    Andrew Goldman interviews a variety of influential people, particularly newsmakers that spark conversation.

    Reply All
    An intriguing look into readers' reactions to stories from a previous issue. The page compiles diverse responses from "letters to the magazine" that were featured as commentary on the most popular/most e-mailed list.

    It's the Economy
    Adam Davidson, of NPR's "Planet Money," offers surprising solutions to the nation's current economic issues and asks tough questions about the global economy.

    Who Made That?
    Designer Hilary Greenbaum and writer Dana Rubinstein deliver surprising and amusing insight into the evolution of common products, ideas and everyday staples.

    Riff
    A cultural commentary on current movies, TV shows, books, sports, arts and languages.

    Puzzles
    Editor Will Shortz's popular Sunday crosswords are featured along with other brain-teasing challenges.

    Eat
    Mark Bittman and fellow foodies serve up their culinary passions -- back story and recipes included.

    Look
    A striking three-page photo essay that provides a glimpse into remarkable events, people and locations around the world.

    Lives
    Contributors share their insight on topics of special importance in their lives in short, thought-inspiring essays.

    Monthly Columns

    Well
    Tara Parker-Pope reports on medical science, nutrition, fitness and family health.

    Diagnosis
    This engaging, play-at-home medical column invites readers to "diagnose" mysterious symptoms found in actual cases and reveals the often surprising outcomes.

    Drink
    In this complement to Mark Bittman's "Eat" column, author and bartender Rosie Schaap explores the preparation and heritage of great drinks.

    Nine of a Kind
    A graphic column that depicts news events through nine like images.  

    Acts of Mild Subversion
    Web phenomenon Nate Silver uses statistical wizardry to assess the odds on hot-button topics.

    Abstract Sunday
    Christoph Niemann's compelling, and often comical, graphic representations of current issues and oddities. 

    Domains
    An unparalleled peek into the homes and lives of celebrated figures.

    What Were They Thinking?
    Intriguing photos are accompanied by a Q&A with both the photographer and the subject.

     

  • Audience

      Sunday Magazine Overview  
    Audience   3,731,000
         
    Demographics Male 48%
      Female 52%
      Median Age 51
      Median HHI $103,585
      College+ 66%
      Professional/Managerial 38%
      C-Suite/Top Management 11%

    Source: MRI Spring 2011. Based on Sunday readership