L Magazine
| Editor-in-Chief | Mike Conklin |
|---|---|
| Frequency | Biweekly |
| Publisher | Nick Burry |
| Total circulation (2011) |
106,600[1] |
| Founder | Scott Stedman, Daniel Stedman |
| First issue | 2003 |
| Final issue | 2015 |
| Company | The L Magazine LLC |
| Based in | Brooklyn |
| Website | www |
The L Magazine was a free bi-weekly magazine in New York City featuring investigative articles, arts and culture commentary, and event listings. It was available through distribution in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Hoboken.
History
The L Magazine was created in 2003 by brothers Scott and Daniel Stedman and editor Jonny Diamond in Dumbo, Brooklyn.[2] It ceased publication in July 2015, with resources shifted to sister publication Brooklyn Magazine.
The Boxing Match
The L's launch coincided with that of New York Sports Express,[3] an offshoot of New York Press. The distribution boxes used by Express and The L looked very similar; both were bright orange, and they were the same shape and color.
While most likely a coincidence,Express editor-in-chief Jeff Koyen decided to print a series of barbs[4] against Scott Stedman, The L's publisher. Stedman responded with a full-sized ad in The L challenging Koyen to a boxing match. On October 25, Koyen and Stedman boxed at Gleason's Gym in Dumbo,[5] Brooklyn to settle the score. The match ended in a draw, and no re-match was re-scheduled.[6][7] The boxing match was re-created on the TV show Bored to Death. Jonathan Ames claims in his blog[8][9] that the season finale was based on this match.
Events
In 2005, The L Magazine launched Summer Screen,[10] a free weekly film series in Brooklyn's McCarren Park.[11][12]
In 2009, The L Magazine launched the Northside Music Festival.[13][14] Headliners included indie rock acts Cymbals Eat Guitars, The Dodos, Screaming Females, and Real Estate (band). In 2010, The L Magazine hosted the second Northside Festival,[15][16][17][18][19][20][21] featuring performances by Polvo, Liars (band), Elvis Perkins in Dearland, and The Fiery Furnaces.[22] The festival also hosted the films Feast of Stephen by James Franco[23] and Life During Wartime by Todd Solondz.[24][25]
Awards
In November 2010, The L Magazine art critic Paddy Johnson was nominated for Art Critic of the Year in the Rob Pruitt Art Awards[26][27][28]
Sources
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