Life Magazine to relaunch in print after 17 years
Life Magazine, the iconic American publication that ran from 1883 to 2007, is being revived in print by Bedford Media, the holding company of model Karlie Kloss and her husband Joshua Kushner. The deal with current owner Dotdash Meredith grants Bedford Media rights to print and digital distribution for an undisclosed sum. Kloss will serve as CEO, overseeing editorial strategy and media operations, while Kushner takes the role of publisher. Dotdash Meredith retains ownership of the Life photo archive and will continue to publish occasional special issues. The relaunch will include a significant audiovisual component to attract younger audiences. Life's photo archive, built from 1936 onward after Henry Luce's acquisition, contains over 10 million photographs from 120,000 reportages, including Robert Capa's D-Day coverage. The magazine was originally weekly until 1972, then published irregularly until its final print issue in 2000. Dotdash Meredith acquired Life in 2021.
Key facts
- Life Magazine was published from 1883 to 2007.
- Bedford Media, owned by Karlie Kloss and Joshua Kushner, acquired print and digital rights.
- The purchase price was not disclosed.
- Kloss will be CEO of the new Life Magazine.
- Kushner will serve as publisher.
- Dotdash Meredith retains ownership of the photo archive.
- The archive includes over 10 million photos from 120,000 reportages.
- Henry Luce bought Life in 1936 and transformed it into a photo-driven weekly.
Entities
Artists
- Robert Capa
- Henry Luce
Institutions
- Life Magazine
- Bedford Media
- Dotdash Meredith
- People
Locations
- United States