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Coronet (magazine)
Encyclopedia
Coronet was a general interest digest
magazine published from October 13, 1936, to March 1971 and ran for 299 issues. The magazine was owned by Esquire
and published by David A. Smart
from 1936 to 1961.
was promoted in most issues as well. Articles on culture and the arts were mixed with adventure stories and social advice.
Coronet Films were also produced by David Smart
and the Esquire company. Primarily thought of as school films, its titles included "Fun of Being Thoughtful" (1950), "Dating: Do's and Don'ts" (1949), and "Where Does Our Meat Come From?" (1960).
Digest size
Digest size is a magazine size, smaller than a conventional or "journal size" magazine but larger than a standard paperback book, approximately 5½ x 8¼ inches, but can also be 5⅜ x 8⅜ inches and 5½ x 7½ inches. These sizes have evolved from the printing press operation end...
magazine published from October 13, 1936, to March 1971 and ran for 299 issues. The magazine was owned by Esquire
Esquire (magazine)
Esquire is a men's magazine, published in the U.S. by the Hearst Corporation. Founded in 1932, it flourished during the Great Depression under the guidance of founder and editor Arnold Gingrich.-History:...
and published by David A. Smart
David A. Smart
David A. Smart , co-founder of Esquire magazine, and , with his brother Alfred Smart , co-publisher of Esquire and Coronet.-Birth:...
from 1936 to 1961.
Typical issue
Each issue had a wide variety of articles and features, as well as a condensed book section. Poetry was featured, along with gift advice and star stories. The sister company Coronet FilmsCoronet Films
Coronet Films was a producer and distributor of American educational films from 1946 to the early 1970s founded by David A. Smart...
was promoted in most issues as well. Articles on culture and the arts were mixed with adventure stories and social advice.
Coronet Films
For main article see Coronet FilmsCoronet Films
Coronet Films was a producer and distributor of American educational films from 1946 to the early 1970s founded by David A. Smart...
Coronet Films were also produced by David Smart
David A. Smart
David A. Smart , co-founder of Esquire magazine, and , with his brother Alfred Smart , co-publisher of Esquire and Coronet.-Birth:...
and the Esquire company. Primarily thought of as school films, its titles included "Fun of Being Thoughtful" (1950), "Dating: Do's and Don'ts" (1949), and "Where Does Our Meat Come From?" (1960).
External links
- Coronet magazine records at Syracuse University]
- WorldCat
- The Genius of Passion: Esquire, Coronet and Ken Magazines.