THE WHOLE McSWEENEY’S PERIODICAL FAMILY (COMBO SUBSCRIPTION)

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—Catherine Lacey

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We love periodicals. You love periodicals. We could all use periodicals. Available to all for the first time, get all three of the official McSweeney’s-published periodicals in one compact (and economically-priced) subscription bundle: 3 issues of Illustoria, 4 issues of McSweeney’s Quarterly, and 4 issues of the Believer magazine.

From the newly-resurrected, twelve-time National Magazine Award finalist, Believer magazine; to the always cutting-edge, form-shattering, and award-winning behemoth that is McSweeney’s Quarterly; to the beloved imagination and inspiration inciting Illustoria (named a best gift for kids by the New York Times three years and running); satisfy every reader in your life and keep the unforgettable and award-winning content coming all year long.

Readers will receive::

McSweeney’s Issue 70
Inside Issue 70—compiled by deputy editor James Yeh—you’ll find brilliant fiction (and two essays) from places near and far; including Patrick Cottrell’s story about a surprisingly indelible Denver bar experience; poignant, previously untranslated fiction from beloved Danish writer Tove Ditlevsen; Argentine writer Olivia Gallo’s English language debut about rampaging urban clowns; the rise and fall of an unusual family of undocumented workers in rural California by Francisco González; and Indian writer Amit Chaudhuri’s sojourn to the childhood home of Brooklyn native Neil Diamond. Readers will be sure to delight in Guggenheim recipient Edward Gauvin’s novella-length memoir-of-sorts in the form of contributors’ notes, absorbing short stories about a celebrated pianist (Lisa Hsiao Chen) and a reclusive science-fiction novelist (Eugene Lim), flash fiction by Véronique Darwin and Kevin Hyde, and a suite of thirty-six very short stories by the outsider poet Sparrow. Plus letters from Seoul, Buenos Aires, Las Vegas, Philadelphia, and Lake Zurich, Illinois, by E. Tammy Kim, Drew Millard, and more.

Believer Issue 141
Named the best magazine of 2022 by Alta. A twelve-time finalist for the National Magazine Awards, every issue of The Believer features commentary, deeply reported journalism, poetry, art, essays, and a difficult but ultimately highly enjoyable games section. Printed on full color, acid-free paper, the magazine has long been a home for the unexpected and the unwieldy corners of culture, a place where readers can encounter emerging talents alongside established, award-winning writers and artists. Lavishly illustrated and perfect-bound, The Believer is printed four times a year, and occasionally accompanied by a delightful bonus item, like an original 7” record or some other equally amusing object.

Illustoria #20: Mystery
Prepare to be awed by Illustoria #20: Mystery featuring a glow-in-the-dark cover by Cátia Chen. In this issue, explore the hidden and unexplained wonders of the globe. Discover all things mysterious, from insect communication to why zebras have stripes. Ponder childhood myths with guest curator Isabel Roxas and her troupe of illustrators. Make a Middle Ages-era puzzle and an alien toast snack. Learn about the strange behavior of the pink glow worm and green sea slug. Plus, read creative writing from young folks, interviews with youth activists, and much more.

And then:
keep a watchful eye on your mailbox as you wait for three more issues of McSweeney’s Quarterly (including our upcoming manifesto AND horror issues), three more issues of The Believer, and two more issues of Illustoria (featuring issues centered around mystery and humor). The future is full of surprises, but one guarantee is more literary wonderment that McSweeney’s readers have come to expect over nearly a quarter century.

IMPORTANT LOGISTICAL INFORMATION: All subscriptions will currently begin withMcSweeney’s 70, Illustoria #20: Mystery, and The Believer Issue 141. All subscriptions to McSweeney’s Quarterly automatically renew after four issues, at a reduced price of $75, while Believer subscriptions renew after four issues at a price of $51, and Illustoria after three issues at a price of $40. In the event of any future rate changes, we will notify you via email. If you’d like to cancel any of the three subscription at any time prior to its auto-renewal, you can log in to your account and adjust your subscription settings. Or send an email to custservice@mcsweeneys.net with the subject lines “End Quarterly Renew,” “End Believer Renew,” “End Illustoria Renew,” or “End Family Renew” depending on your desires. Refunds will be accepted only up until the first issue of your renewal is shipped. Any subscription purchased with the “gift” option marked at checkout will not be enrolled in autorenew.

International shipping costs for the full eleven-publication combo subscription: $75

For Issues 1-8 of Illustoria, and to keep up on the latest news and blog updates, visit Illustoria.com.