Akbaba (periodical)
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 an illustration from Akbaba, 1928 | |
| Editor | Yusuf Ziya Ortaç |
|---|---|
| Categories | Humor, Satire |
| Frequency | Weekly |
| First issue | 7 December 1922 |
| Final issue | 28 December 1977 |
| Country | Turkey |
| Based in | Istanbul |
| Language | Turkish |
Akbaba (Turkish: Vulture) was a former satire and humor magazine published in Turkey. The title refers to the long life of the bird of prey.[1] The magazine was headquartered in Istanbul.[2]
Akbaba was founded in 1922[3] by Yusuf Ziya Ortaç and Orhan Seyfi Orhon.[4] The first issue appeared on 7 December 1922. Ortaç became the sole owner and publisher of the magazine after he bought the shares of Orhon. Ortaç died on 11 March 1967, and his son Engin Ortaç took over the magazine. Akbaba continued to be published until 28 December 1977. Its total publication term (including interruptions) lasted 55 years.[5][1]
During the early years, it was published twice a week. By 1944, it became a weekly. Its early issues were in the traditional Arabic script. Following the introduction of the new Turkish Latin alphabet, it continued in the new Turkish script.