The E-Sylum:  Volume 10, Number 46, November 11, 2007, Article 10

NUMISMATIC NEWSPAPERS REACH MILESTONES

The two major weekly U.S. numismatic newspapers reached
significant milestones this week.  Numismatic News published
a special 55th anniversary issue October 13th.  The issue is
chock full of photos and articles on the history of the
publication, begun by Chester Krause on October 13, 1952.
This one's a real keeper.

Earlier this year the publication made a significant change
by increasing the size of its print font, making it easier
for older folks to read.  OK, for *us* older folks to read.
I used to think I was young and that used to be true, but I
guess having kids ages you fast.  I just can't read the fine
print like I used to, and I appreciated the change even
though it meant having less room for articles each week.

And over at Coin World, readers got a surprise this week
when the November 5th issue arrived in a completely new format
- a trim magazine-style, approximately 8 1/2 by 11 inches.
The massive 150-foot long press which produced the publication
for over thirty years has finally been retired.  I had the
pleasure of touring the printing operation while visiting
Coin World offices in 2006.  Now printed on modern equipment,
the new Coin World will have color throughout.  The same great
columns and content, but in a new package.  It'll take some
getting used to.  I'd be interested in hearing what our
readers think of the changes in these two prominent
publications.

  Wayne Homren, Editor

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