List of magazines in Iceland

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Magazines in Iceland appeared during the late 18th century in the form of secular reading materials. [1] The number of magazines significantly expanded in the last decades of the 19th century. [1]

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One of the earliest lifestyle magazines in Iceland is Nýtt Líf which was founded in 1978. [2] The National Union of Icelandic Journalists publishes a biannual magazine covering journalistic activities in the country. [3]

The following is an incomplete list of current and defunct magazines published in Iceland.

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References

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