• FIPP, Tuesday, March 14, 2006 11 AM

The International Federation of the Periodical Press has published its latest list of magazine launches around the world. Here are a few: Shock: From Hachette Filipacchi Media in the U.S. comes a new magazine that, to quote its publisher, will "feature photographs of the frightening, the arousing, the weird and the beautiful." Amy: A British title for 5- to 8-years-olds. The ambitious mag will "feature a range of topics, including film, arts and crafts, stories, puzzles, dancing and quizzes." Style Journal: The Wall Street Journal Europe has contracted with a publisher to produce this title for high-income, high-style male executives. It will go beyond fashion into arts, culture, and food. GolfPunk: Already up and running in the U.S., this mag is moving across the pond to Germany, where golf is said to be booming. Hallmark: Hallmark Cards will launch Hallmark magazine, which will target "women interested in articles about home, food, decorating, entertaining, relationships and self. The focus is on savoring and enjoying life's journey." The bimonthly will be launched in September.

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