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We all see those magazines at the checkout counter, from entertainment to news to food and celebrity gossip. Have you ever wondered which magazines are the most popular? Well, here are the top 10 from bottom to top:

10. TV Guide – The first TV Guide was published in 1953 and featured Desi Arnaz from I Love Lucy, the most popular current show of that time. Though many newspapers publish their own TV listings, TV Guide is still going strong.

9. Sports Illustrated – The most popular sports magazine, Sports Illustrated enjoys a big boost in readership every year for their annual swimsuit issue. The current incarnation of Sports Illustrated published its first issue in 1954 and covers all the major sports. The #1 cover athlete is Michael Jordan with an astonishing 49 covers. The magazine has a weekly circulation of over 3 million.

8. Time – Time is one of the oldest entries on this list, with the first issue being published in 1923. Time is known for picking a “Person of the Year” each year. Time covers a variety of topics but is mainly a news magazine.

7. Woman’s Day – As the title states, Woman’s Day covers topics of interest to women including food, recipes, beauty, fashion and fitness. The first issue was published in 1928.

6. Game Informer – Game Informer is a monthly magazine dedicated to video games and consoles. The magazine features reviews and articles on PC games, as well as Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, Playstation and PSP games. Game Informer started publishing in the summer of 1991.

5. Ladies Home Journal – This magazine is the oldest on the list, with its first issue being published in 1883. Ladies Home Journal was one of the most popular magazines of the 20th century and it is still being published today. The magazine showcases content aimed at women and housewives.

4. Good Housekeeping – This magazine was started in 1885. Another magazine aimed at women and housewives, Good Housekeeping is famous for its “Seal of Approval” that it gives to different products that have passed their testing. Many famous female writers have contributed articles to the magazine, including Virginia Woolf and Somerset Maugham.

3. National Geographic – The magazine of the National Geographic Society, this magazine helps to broaden knowledge of world history, science, culture, nature and geography in order to document and conserve them. The monthly magazine was first published in 1888. The magazine is published in many different languages.

2. Better Homes and Gardens – This is a monthly magazine that showcases homes, gardens, cooking, gardening and decorating related content. Founded in 1922, it has a readership of nearly 8 million.

1. Reader’s Digest – With over 8 million subscribers, this is the #1 magazine in the United States. Founded in 1922, Reader’s Digest offers content of interest to families. Many international editions are published and worldwide readership of Reader’s Digest magazines is estimated to be over 100 million people.

One such leading lady is Diane von Furstenberg (DVF), named President of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) in 2006, and well-known fashion designer. DVF began her legacy in 1970 with a thirty thousand dollar investment, and by 1973 was known for her revolutionary design of the “wrap dress,” which is on display in the Costume Institute section of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. After several decades of successful businesses, to include a cosmetic line, publishing house, design and marketing studio and home-shopping venture – DVF has created a line of women’s high-end apparel, and was also The International Center in New York’s Award of Excellence recipient. With such a long and distinguished career DVF is truly a leading lady in the fashion industry.

Wielding the command to make or break designers is an awesome responsibility in the fashion industry, and there are those who are of the opinion that the Editor-in-Chief of Vogue, Anna Wintour, has just such powers. Despite Vogue’s status as the top publication in prestige and circulation among fashion magazines, Wintour has chosen to use her powers for the positive and has brought the magazine to a broader audience by giving runway tips and mentoring struggling designers. “I have always believed that it is important to understand Vogue’s mission in broad and socially responsible terms,” says Wintour, who has spearheaded several functions creating jobs and benefiting charities. To wield such power for the benefit of others is why she has been chosen as one of our leading ladies.

Another leading lady of fashion magazines is Linda Wells, Editor-in-Chief of Allure. While most fashion magazines highlight trend setting runway designs and beauty tips, this powerhouse editor, from Greenwich deals with the hard hitting issues that women face in this day and time. “We were the first women’s magazine ever to write about the dangers of breast implants,” Wells states. “We did the first story on models who were addicted to heroin.” This revolutionary approach for a women’s fashion magazine has sky rocketed Allure’s circulation to award winning status from the advertising and publishing community. With an impressive career legacy which include (just to name a few) editorial assistant at Vogue, beauty editor for The New York Times Magazine, guest appearances on Oprah and “Entertainment Tonight” – her leading lady status is not at all surprising.

Our next leading lady of fashion has a reputation for being unique and groundbreaking in her knowledge of fashion, and her approach as editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar. The notable Glenda Bailey, who also served as the editor of Marie Claire’s U.S. edition in 1996, after serving as the founding editor for eight years for the British Marie Claire in 1988, brought the magazine to such heights as to be awarded the status of Adweek’s Top 10 Hottest Magazines four years in a row. Along with three Magazine Editor of the Year Awards, five time winner of Magazine of the Year, and Amnesty International Awards winner twice, Bailey earned a fashion design degree from Kingston University in England. Awards of this magnitude are indicative of the formidable influence that this leading lady of fashion exhibits.

The last, but certainly in no way least of our leading ladies of fashion is Fern Mallis, Senior VP of New York’s IMG Fashion, one of the leading fashion event planners. She has earned this position due to her reputation by serving as Executive Director in 1993 on the Council of Fashion Designers of America, and as the organizational genius behind the first “Fashion Week” which was known as 7th on Sixth at that time. With her ability to coordinate eighty temperamental top designers with her pleasant and calm personality along with her ability to handle the paparazzi; such multi-million dollar events such as the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York is in the capable hands of this high-powered fashion trend setter. Fashion Week in New York is a defining event in the fashion world, making this multi-million dollar extravaganza a feather in the cap of our phenomenal leading lady Fern Mallis.

The world has travelled a long way in terms of technology and sophistication. Yet none of these changes can replace some things. One such thing is the feel of holding a crisp new magazine, fresh from the press, delivered right at your doorstep. Some women crave dresses and chocolates while some for magazines. However, the prices of these magazines are so exorbitant that the thought of buying just melts away.

With cheap subscription, options available these days you can get all the top magazines are highly discounted prices. Just beware of scammer, though.

There are so many magazines out there. Which one should find a place at your doorstep? Here are the top five magazines that hit the mark.

Fashion…

Vogue

Vogue is probably the most sold magazine on the face of earth. It covers beauty, fitness, high-end up to date fashion, inspiring stories on women achievers, travel and loads of scoops of gossip. This is your window to the parties of the rich and famous and eyes into the wardrobes of the fashion fanatics. You can get this as cheap as $1 and issue with 70% savings off the cover price. There are 12 issues in a year and at a discounted rate, the magazine will cost you less than $20 an year.

Bazaar

The ultimate authority in fashion is claimed by Harper’s Bazaar. A complete fashion guide for all ages, Bazaar talks about celebrities, fashion, parties, gossip, dressing tips, designers, accessories and a truck load of ‘must know’ information in related fields of fitness and body care. Being a monthly issue, you will get 12 issues a year for cover price of $50. With a maximum of 80% discount, you can avail the same at less than a dollar per issue.

Wholesome…

O – The Oprah Magazine

Unlike skinny models and anorexic actors on the cover, O always portrays the humble Oprah. The magazine exudes a wholesome appeal with wide range of topics covered for the women of substance. An ideal magazine for the realistic women of today, right from the homemakers to the successful and aspiring entrepreneurs. This monthly magazine can be availed at $55 at cover price per year or at a discounted rate of $20 a year.

Fitness…

Shape

From fitness to fashion, Shape gives information on staying healthy the right way. The fitness tips are absolutely amazingly practical and produce results. Their tips on maintaining diets for specific purposes and tips on psychological health care makes the magazine a ‘must have’ on your shelf. This lifestyle magazine inspires women to be in shape the right way. The people are real and the lifestyle tips focus more on providing a realistic approach to health and fitness.

A woman’s needs are different and hence need for a separate woman’s magazine. A woman has many different profound roles in a society. In addition, each of these roles requires a complete different approach. This is what magazines should focus on.