New Age Journal
Encyclopedia
New Age Journal, or New Age: The Journal for Holistic Living was an American periodical prominent in the late 20th century, and defining itself as covering topics related to the period's "New Age"; it has been succeeded, in turn, by Body & Soul, and under new ownership by Body + Soul.
It was founded in 1974 by Peggy Taylor and other editors of East/West Journal, and based in the Boston metropolitan area.
In 1994 it won an Alternative Press Award for General Excellence from the Utne Reader
.
It described itself around the late 1990s as concerned with "achievement, commitment, health, creative living, and holistic nutrition".
Its publishing of work by Joseph Campbell
, Ram Dass
, Andrew Weil
, Christiane Northrup, Deepak Chopra
, and Cheryl Richardson is said to have come before they were respectively widely known.
Starting in 1996, the "Body & Soul" title was used by its publisher for weekend conferences, and eventually annual guides.
Its editors included:
's Omnimedia
, which publishes Body+Soul
(presented on its cover as "whole living | body + soul") eight times per year. In 2010, the magazine was relaunched as Whole Living.
In 2000, Robert Scheer created the website New Age Journal, which states that "We are not affiliated with any magazines printed on paper."
It was founded in 1974 by Peggy Taylor and other editors of East/West Journal, and based in the Boston metropolitan area.
In 1994 it won an Alternative Press Award for General Excellence from the Utne Reader
Utne Reader
Utne Reader is an American bimonthly magazine. The magazine collects and reprints articles on politics, culture, and the environment from generally alternative media sources, including journals, newsletters, weeklies, zines, music and DVDs...
.
It described itself around the late 1990s as concerned with "achievement, commitment, health, creative living, and holistic nutrition".
Its publishing of work by Joseph Campbell
Joseph Campbell
Joseph John Campbell was an American mythologist, writer and lecturer, best known for his work in comparative mythology and comparative religion. His work is vast, covering many aspects of the human experience...
, Ram Dass
Ram Dass
Ram Dass is an American contemporary spiritual teacher and the author of the seminal 1971 book Be Here Now. He is known for his personal and professional associations with Timothy Leary at Harvard University in the early 1960s, for his travels to India and his relationship with the Hindu guru Neem...
, Andrew Weil
Andrew Weil
Andrew Thomas Weil is an American author and physician, who established the field of integrative medicine which attempts to integrate alternative and conventional medicine. Weil is the author of several best-selling books and operates a website and monthly newsletter promoting general health and...
, Christiane Northrup, Deepak Chopra
Deepak Chopra
Deepak Chopra is an Indian medical doctor, public speaker, and writer on subjects such as spirituality, Ayurveda and mind-body medicine. Chopra began his career as an endocrinologist and later shifted his focus to alternative medicine. Chopra now runs his own medical center, with a focus on...
, and Cheryl Richardson is said to have come before they were respectively widely known.
Starting in 1996, the "Body & Soul" title was used by its publisher for weekend conferences, and eventually annual guides.
Personnel
- David ThorneDavid ThorneDavid Thorne is an American businessman and diplomat who serves as United States Ambassador to Italy and Ambassador to San Marino. He was nominated by President Barack Obama and sworn in August 17, 2009....
, head of owning companies from 1983 to 2004
Its editors included:
- Marc BaraschMarc Ian BaraschMarc Ian Barasch is a non-fiction author, film and television writer-producer, magazine editor, and environmental activist. Major books written by Barasch are The Healing Path , , and...
- Rex WeylerRex WeylerRex Weyler is an American / Canadian author, journalist and ecologist. He has worked as a writer, editor, and publisher at newspapers and magazines, and occasionally as a commentator on Canadian television...
- Jennifer L. Cook
Makeovers
Under new editorship, it was "relaunched" in 2002 as the bi-monthly Body and Soul or Body & Soul. In 2004, it was bought by Martha StewartMartha Stewart
Martha Stewart is an American business magnate, author, magazine publisher, and television personality. As founder of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, she has gained success through a variety of business ventures, encompassing publishing, broadcasting, and merchandising...
's Omnimedia
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. is a diversified media and merchandising company founded by Martha Stewart. It is organized into four business segments: Publishing, Internet, Broadcasting media platforms and Merchandising product lines....
, which publishes Body+Soul
Body+Soul
Whole Living is a health and lifestyle magazine geared towards "natural health, personal growth, and well-being," a concept the publishers refer to as "whole living." The magazine became a part of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia in August 2004....
(presented on its cover as "whole living | body + soul") eight times per year. In 2010, the magazine was relaunched as Whole Living.
In 2000, Robert Scheer created the website New Age Journal, which states that "We are not affiliated with any magazines printed on paper."
Indexing information
- New Age Journal had and for issues from 1983 to 1998; published at the outset by Rising Star Associates (Brighton, MA).
- New Age Journal had and for issues from 1998 to 2002; published by New Age Pub. (Watertown, MA).