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The Paris Review

Literary Magazine · Founded 1953
A

Excellent (A) — Imprimatur Grade

The Paris Review is one of the longest-tenured prestige literary magazines. George Plimpton multi-decade legacy. Strong interview-of-author series (Writers at Work) is foundational literary journalism. Emily Stokes current editor.

92
Composite / 100
/ Subscore Breakdown · 5 Dimensions

Where this grade comes from.

Author Treatment
A-
Editorial Quality
A
Sales / Distribution Reach
B+
Adaptation Track Record
B
Rights Posture
A
/ Key Events & Disclosures

Timeline & positioning.

  • Founded 1953 (Paris)
  • George Plimpton multi-decade
  • Writers at Work interview series
  • Quarterly publication

/ Best for

Prestige short fiction + poetry + interview publication.

/ Watch out for

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