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Virgül

Virgül was a Turkish literary, thought and criticism magazine published in Istanbul from 1997 to 2009.

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Overview

Virgül was a Turkish literary, thought and criticism magazine published in Istanbul between 1997 and 2009. Issued by Pusula Yayıncılık, it appeared monthly for most of its run and bimonthly in its final year. The magazine was edited by Orhan Koçak, with Mustafa Arslantunalı serving as editorial manager. In its first issue, Koçak described it as "a book magazine that will not be thrown away with read newspapers." Virgül reviewed and introduced new books and also devoted pages to second-hand booksellers and older titles. All issues were printed at 30x22 cm, generally running 72 pages, with a minimum of 64 and a maximum of 96 pages. The magazine closed with its 131st issue, the November/December 2009 number; in that final issue the comma in its logo was replaced by a full stop. It is remembered for helping bring new poets, writers and critics into Turkish literature.

History

Virgül was founded in 1997 and published in Istanbul by Pusula Yayıncılık. It was conceived as a literary, thought and criticism magazine and became known for introducing new poets, writers and critics to Turkish literature. Orhan Koçak served as its editor-in-chief, and Mustafa Arslantunalı was its editorial manager. In the first issue, Koçak defined the magazine as "a book magazine that will not be thrown away with read newspapers." The magazine reviewed and promoted new books and also included pages on second-hand booksellers and older books. It was published monthly for most of its life, switching to a bimonthly schedule in its final year. All issues were 30x22 cm in size, generally 72 pages, ranging from 64 to 96 pages. The magazine ceased publication with its 131st issue, the November/December 2009 number. In that final issue, the comma in its logo was replaced by a full stop, marking the end of the publication.

  • 2009

    The magazine closes with its 131st issue, the November/December 2009 number.

  • 1997

    Virgül is founded and begins publication in Istanbul.

Products and positioning

A serious literary, thought and criticism magazine that introduced new writers and critics to Turkish literature.

  • Virgül magazine issues

    Monthly (later bimonthly) literary, thought and criticism magazine, 30x22 cm, generally 72 pages.

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