Science Illustrated Explained

Science Illustrated
Company:Bonnier Publications International
Circulation:370'000
Frequency:Finland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark; in every 3rd week, Iceland; 14 issues per year, Latvia, Greece, Netherlands and Lithuania; 12 issues per year, Germany; 6 issues per year
Category:Popular science
Editor:Sebastian Relster
Issn:0903-5583

Science Illustrated is a multilingual popular science magazine published by the Swedish publisher Bonnier Publications International A/S.[1]

History and profile

Science Illustrated was launched simultaneously in Denmark, Norway and Sweden in 1984.[2] [3] The Finnish version was started in Helsinki, Finland in 1986.[3] The Norwegian version is based in Oslo.[4]

According to official websites, the magazine – with a total circulation of 370,000 copies – is the biggest in the Nordic countries with a focus on nature, technology, medicine and culture.

Editions

Country Title Notes
AustraliaScience Illustrated Australian Media Properties, who also publish technology-focused title Popular Science, launched the Australian version in late 2009.
DenmarkIllustreret Videnskab Launched in 1984. Circulation of 54,515 copies in 2010 and 52,595 copies in 2011[5] and 46,812 copies in 2012.
EstoniaImeline Teadus
FinlandTieteen Kuvalehti Launched in 1986.
GermanyScience Illustrated Earlier Illustrierte Wissenschaft
Greece
IcelandLifandi Vísindi Launched in 1997.
LatviaIlustrētā Zinātne
LithuaniaIliustruotasis mokslas
NetherlandsWetenschap in Beeld
NorwayIllustrert Vitenskap Launched in 1984.
Slovenia
SwedenIllustrerad Vetenskap Launched in 1984. Circulation of 89,400 copies in 2014.[6]
United StatesScience Illustrated Ceased publication in 2013 and subscribers transferred to Popular Science

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Notes and References

  1. News: Jackson. Sally. Magazine legends in their own launch time. The Australian. 20 April 2009.
  2. Web site: Aashild Erlandsen. Norway. Cirst. 14 November 2014. Book chapter.
  3. Web site: Company History. Bonnier Publications. 22 November 2014.
  4. Book: Western Europe 2003. 30 November 2002. Psychology Press. 978-1-85743-152-0. 508.
  5. Web site: Top 50 Magazines. IFABC. 24 March 2015. 30 April 2014.
  6. Web site: Illustrerad Vetenskap. Sveriges Tidskrifter. 2 May 2015. Swedish.