#masthead

[violinist-rachel]

It's the mast boyo

[ltwilliammowett]

Three copper navigation lanterns - Port, Starboard and Masthead, 19th century

[spamtons]

masthead 4k hd

[that-one-guy-l]

I kinda gave up making this midway through

[whats-in-a-sentence]

On the near side was a quay of white marble and, moored to this, the ship: a tall ship with high forecastle and high poop, gilded and crimson, with a great flag at the mast-head, and many banners waving from the decks, and a row of shields, bright as silver, along the bulwarks.

"The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair" - C. S. Lewis

[tenth-sentence]

So the three lanterns, at the stern, and the prow and the masthead, were all lit, and Drinian ordered two torches amidships.

"The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader" - C. S. Lewis

[bloseroseone]

What is a Masthead in Publishing? A Comprehensive Guide

When you pick up a magazine or a newspaper, you often see a section with the names of the publication’s staff, their roles, and other pertinent information. This section is called the masthead. But what exactly is a masthead in publishing, and why is it so important? In this guide, we’ll dive into the ins and outs of mastheads, exploring their history, components, and significance in the publishing world.

Importance of a Masthead in Publishing

What is the purpose of mastheads in publications? Transparency is a masthead’s primary function. It provides a point of contact for questions and identifies the author of the content that users are consuming.

Additionally, it establishes confidence and trust by demonstrating the publication’s dedication to upholding high editorial standards and the expertise of its staff.

Historical Context of Mastheads

The earliest print medium existed, long before the idea of the masthead. Newspaper mastheads used to serve as a means of establishing authority and accountability in addition to listing their workforce. This custom ultimately extended to digital media and periodicals.

Over time, mastheads have undergone substantial change. They were frequently elaborate in the early days of publication, with elaborate designs and beautiful fonts.

Mastheads were more simplified with an emphasis on readability and clarity as print media expanded. Because internet media moves quickly, dynamic mastheads that can be modified in real-time are common in today’s digital newspapers....Continue reading

[theotherpages]

THE PURPOSE OF LIFE

“To see the world, things dangerous to come to, to see behind walls, draw closer, to find each other, and to feel. That is the purpose of Life.” ― LIFE Magazine, Motto (20th Century CE), as quoted in ION, Book 6 of The Republic of Dreams

https://amazon.com/author/spanoudis

[notesmuseum]

The iconic LIFE magazine, now mostly an online only entity, was established in 1883. In 1936, publisher Henry Luce, the owner of Time Inc., purchased the company for $92,000, transforming its focus to visual storytelling. Its popularity exceeded all expectations, with circulation peaking at over 13.5 million copies per week during its heyday. The cover of the 26 April 1937 edition, featuring Torkel Korling's photograph of a white leghorn rooster with a beautifully detailed cockscomb, is particularly memorable for its absence of the signature red and white 'LIFE' masthead. Luce had tasked Al Zingaro, a layout artist working the nightshift, to create a cover showcasing Korling's rooster photo. Zingaro quickly obliged but something wasn't right. Luce felt the masthead and cockscomb clashed. As the clock ticked past midnight, and despite Zingaro's redrafts, they couldn't agree on the LIFE logo's placement. Zingaro recalled the pivotal moment: 'I said, “Mr. Luce, we are at an impasse.” He was silent for all of 30 seconds then the thunderclap! “Let us omit the logo entirely. This fine photo must not be tampered with,” he said. “We’ll put LIFE in the red banner below in small type."'

Luce's resolve to temporarily demote his fledgling magazine's branding, driven by his concern for preserving the artistic integrity of a photograph of a rooster, is truly admirable. By removing the masthead, the cover gains a timeless quality and aesthetic durability that allows it to resonate both in the 1930s and nearly a century later in the 2020s.

[ltwilliammowett]

Copper masthead lantern with original kerosene burner, late 19th -early 20th century

[nguyenfinity]

Presenting EnSeason, a monthly release magazine featuring ES idols! This inaugural January issue is Trickstar following the announcement of their TRIP album :]

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rendering got my ass on this one

[caminthemoshpitatweezer]

I let my neice give castle of nations characters new names which ones your favourite

[foxmulderautism]

trying to do my Volunteer Readings but submittable keeps loading the submission form instead of the document? but anyway it made me curious seeing different cover letter styles + one writer adressed theirs to the editors but also all of the readers and i thought that was soooo nice to see acknowledged 😭 like for me i always address the cover letter to the editors (like i look for a masthead anyway bc that's part of determining if its somewhere i want to submit to) but i loooove when litmags list all their readers. i wish more of them did it

[ecrivaine-musings]

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hello and welcome, fellow traveler lillian, 29, writer, former history major, bibliophile, equal parts passionate, melancholic, and whimsical I write creative non-fiction, poetry, and personal essays I follow from @wolvesinthebay

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