The old Newsweek building at 444 Madison Avenue, back when Newsweek was on top of the world (journalistically, at least). And then the unfortunate #hashtag slapped on the cover. I have no doubt that few readers will stick around for the “new chapter,” as Tina calls it (let’s be honest). But this ode to the magazine that was is worth reading, if sad. Michael Isikoff on his 1998 Monica Lewinsky Scoop An Oral History of Newsweek The Battle of Brand X Newsweek on Civil Rights Christopher Dickey on Covering War David Ansen on Covering AIDs Photos: 80 Years of Newsweek Schwag Perspectives (ie Shit Newsweek Said)

The old Newsweek building at 444 Madison Avenue, back when Newsweek was on top of the world (journalistically, at least). And then the unfortunate #hashtag slapped on the cover.

I have no doubt that few readers will stick around for the “new chapter,” as Tina calls it (let’s be honest). But this ode to the magazine that was is worth reading, if sad.

Michael Isikoff on his 1998 Monica Lewinsky Scoop

An Oral History of Newsweek

The Battle of Brand X

Newsweek on Civil Rights

Christopher Dickey on Covering War

David Ansen on Covering AIDs

Photos: 80 Years of Newsweek Schwag

Perspectives (ie Shit Newsweek Said)

A sad day for news magazines. After 80 years in print, NEWSWEEK's last paper edition will be Dec 31.

So many years of so many bad decisions. We always said the Newsweek Tumblr would outlast the print edition. #RIP

Heartbreaking piece from former Newsweek staffer-turned barista on life being underemployed

11 Dec 2010 / 54 notes / death of print