Vogue’s September Issue – 2007 vs. 2009
“The September Issue” is soon hitting theaters everywhere, highlighting the making of the biggest-ever September 2007 issue of Vogue magazine. I’m excited to see this film, and was also excited to receive my very own September 2009 issue of Vogue a few weeks back…
This year’s September Vogue has required enough effort to haul around, so it’s difficult to even conceive of the legendary 2007 monster edition. As I’ve lugged the latest issue in my bag to read as I take public transportation to/from work each day, it’s reminiscent of carrying around a yearbook! And it’s taken me at least five 20-minute train rides to get through it from cover to cover (most magazines I can finish off easily in a round trip experience)…
So here’s a breakdown of fascinating stats comparing famous 2007 issue with this year’s publication. Most of the below stats are courtesy of a recent WSJ article, but I was so curious about the pound comparison, that I even weighed this year’s magazine myself!:
So while this year’s 2009 issue is down in pages, # of ads, and weight — my big question — what do you think about the cover choice: Sienna from 2007 or Charlize 2009?
both of the cover girls bore me and i’m annoyed they are both blonde
I remember that big fat 2007 issue! Usually I like bringing my magazines to the gym for an elliptical session, but that one was just too heavy for my gym bag! As for the best cover, I prefer Kirsten Dunst as Marie Antoinette on the ’06 cover… gorgeous.