Bookforumto resume publication underThe Nation

The publishers ofArtforumandThe Nationare pleased to announce the continuation ofBookforumunder the stewardship ofThe Nationbeginning this summer. The first issue of the relaunched quarterly will appear in August 2023. Founded in 1994 as the literary sister publication toArtforum, Bookforumevolved into one of the leading voices of literary criticism, covering the best in new fiction, nonfiction, current affairs, and arts titles. Deemed “a vital bellwether of book culture” byThe New Yorkerand a “haven from culture war and dwindling standards of intellectual discourse” byThe Washington Post,Bookforumhas long given space to spotlight emerging authors and offer fresh takes on classic works.RelatedHELEN FRANKENTHALER FOUNDATION SUED FOR “DESTROYING” PAINTER’S LEGACYBMA CREATES PAID INTERNSHIPS HONORING VALERIE MAYNARD Artforum, the preeminent publication of the contemporary art world since 1962, was acquired as a standalone publication by Penske Media Corporation (PMC) in December 2022;Bookforumwas not part of that acquisition. Established in 1865 and a longstanding leading voice in progressive advocacy, news, opinions, and analysis,The Nationwill facilitate the continuation ofBookforumin the spirit of advancing and honoring the quarterly publication’s legacy, voice, and dedicated community of writers and readers. Under the leadership ofNationpresident Bhaskar Sunkara and editorial director and publisher Katrina venden Heuvel,The Nationwill acquireBookforum’s archives and intellectual property and resume publication with the magazine’s full existing editorial team.

Editorial operations will remain separate fromThe Nation, which will continue to publish its award-winning books and arts section in the back of the book and at TheNation.com. “We are thrilled to have such a respected and value-aligned new home forBookforumwithThe Nation,” said Kate Koza,Artforum’s associate publisher. “Bookforumis an essential publication within the literary landscape, and its editorial team is unmatched in their thoughtfulness, curation, and voice. We are grateful toThe Nationfor enabling this incredible team of editors and writers to continue the magazine’s mission.” Artforum publisher Danielle McConnell stated, “We are eternally grateful to Tony Korner and the former publishers for launching and supporting this beloved literary publication, and to all the staff who have worked onBookforumover the years. We are so pleased that the magazine will be in the hands of such dedicated stewards. We wish them, the editorial team, and the contributors the very best inBookforum’s next chapter.” “Bookforumhas been an important publication for decades, and we’re looking forward to helping it continue into the future,” saidThe Nation’s Sunkara.

“The Nationhas lifted up the vital importance of independent thought at all times, but especially these—andBookforum’s commitment to open-minded cultural dialogue is a synergistic complement to our work,” added vanden Heuval. ABOUT Since its first issue in the summer of 1994,Bookforumhas staked out new territory in the world of book reviews, inviting authors to address books and cultural trends with curiosity, critical insight, and a distinctive personality. Throughout,Bookforumhas given voice to smart, original writers as they consider emerging authors and shed new light on well-known works. Founded by abolitionists in 1865,The Nationhas chronicled the breadth and depth of political and cultural life from the debut of the telegraph to the rise of Twitter, serving as a critical, independent, and progressive voice in American journalism. For decades,The Nationhas devoted a considerable portion of its pages to books and the arts—publishing some of the smartest essays and criticism around. In addition to this in-depth regular coverage, twice a year the publication devotes special double issues to books and the arts—featuring analysis and trenchant writing on ideas, culture, music, history, film, and politics by some of the country’s leading writers and intellectuals.

Artforumcontact: katekoza@artforum.com The Nationcontact: press@thenation.com.