Opinion
Magazines might be dying, but they're still 'needed in society'
Sandiso Ngubane laments the loss of the glossies
06 September 2020 - 00:00
"This is not just a magazine; it's a shining beacon of hope ..." Apart from Miranda Priestly's (played by Meryl Streep) perfectly timed zingers, this line from Stanley Tucci's Nigel in the cult classic The Devil Wears Prada is one I relate to. It's the reason why the accelerated disappearance of magazines from the shelves feels like a personal loss...
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