The Improper Bostonian
Defunct American women's magazine
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The Improper Bostonian was a glossy lifestyle magazine first published in August 1991 "highlighting the people and places that make Boston a world-class city."[4]
Camille Kostek on the cover for the Oct/Nov 2018 Wedding Issue | |
| Editor | Matt Martinelli |
|---|---|
| Categories | Regional |
| Frequency | Bi-weekly |
| Publisher | Wendy Semonian Eppich (2003–2019) |
| Total circulation | 60,000[1] (2017) |
| Founded | 1991 |
| First issue | August 1991[2] |
| Final issue | April 24, 2019[3] |
| Company | Improper Publications, Inc. |
| Country | United States |
| Based in | Boston |
| Language | English |
| Website | The Improper Bostonian |
After 28 years, publisher Wendy Semonian Eppich announced that the magazine ceased publication effective April 25, 2019.[5][6]
History
The magazine came out bi-weekly and reported on the area trends in a young and entertaining way. The magazine was a staple in Greater Boston, distributed free at kiosks within city limits, and available via a $29.95 annual subscription to people living outside the municipality.[1] The magazine covered music, theater, sports, fashion, personals, shopping and local events.[7] The magazine also held or sponsored events in the city ranging from balls to benefits for the homeless and children.[8]
When it was first published, it was a newsprint tabloid and—via several upgrades—it changed format to a glossy magazine. The Improper Bostonian was founded by Mark Semonian in 1991. His sister, Wendy Semonian Eppich, succeeded him as publisher in 2003.[9] The publication was owned and operated by the Semonian family from its inception.[10]
In 2019, it was distributed to 274 newsboxes and 600 other locations around Greater Boston, including colleges and restaurants, with the magazine being delivered to 13,000 homes reaching 350,000 readers each year.[11]
On the magazine ceasing its publication in 2019, Eppich stated "I think The Improper has become a part of the fabric of the city... I think we brought some fun to the city for 28 years".[10]
