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Tin House Magazine (Defunct 2019)

Defunct · Founded 1999
F

Critical (F) — Imprimatur Grade

Tin House Magazine was one of the leading independent literary magazines (1999-2019). Magazine publication ceased 2019; book publishing (Tin House Books) continues. Cautionary example of independent-literary-magazine economic viability.

18
Composite / 100
/ Subscore Breakdown · 5 Dimensions

Where this grade comes from.

Author Treatment
F
Editorial Quality
F
Sales / Distribution Reach
F
Adaptation Track Record
F
Rights Posture
F
/ Key Events & Disclosures

Timeline & positioning.

  • Founded 1999
  • Magazine ceased 2019
  • Tin House Books continues
  • Cautionary example

/ Best for

Not relevant. Tin House Books (the imprint) remains operational.

/ Watch out for

Independent literary magazine economics remain structurally challenged. Verify any magazine's funding model.