The 12 papers collected in this volume were written by graduate students in a magazine publishing seminar conducted at the Medill School of Journalism, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois. Papers discuss a range of topics related to contemporary magazines and are of interest to editors, publishers, journalism educators, and students. Titles include "Black Consumer Magazines: 'Black Enterprise,''Ebony,''Essence'"; "Regional Lifestyles: 'Better Homes and Gardens,''Southern Living,''Sunset'"; "Men's Entertainment Magazines: 'Oui,''Penthouse,''Playboy'"; and others. (KS)