Another thing lost to the changing times, magazines were once a very popular and important part of adolescent entertainment. I recall visiting the library for the magazines I wanted to read. Let me share some of the magazines that impacted me in one way or another. Over time I will add explanations or details.

Red Book

National Geographic

Motor Trend

Car and Driver

Road & Track

Popular Mechanics

Popular Science

Scientific American

Smithsonian

Sport Aviation

Newsweek

TV Guide

Reader’s Digest

Hustler

Trains

Omni.   Science fiction and science prediction. I spent hours on copies of this magazine.

Time

The White Dwarf

GQ

Fredreck’s of Hollywood (Technically a catalog, but to teenage me, well…)

Radio Control Magazine

Model Airplane News

PC Magazine

Dragon

MAD magazine.   Irreverent humor. Popular with preteens to….  Everyone?

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I’m amazed that I recalled so many titles! I’ll return to added images and notes of how they impacted me. And to add more as I recall their names!!