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Mary Beth's Bean Bag World
''Mary Beth's Bean Bag World'', originally ''Mary Beth's Beanie World'', was an American monthly magazine dedicated to Beanie Babies and competing plush toys. The magazine's founder, Mary Beth Sobolewski,http://www.usaweekend.com/98_issues/981129/981129talk.html developed the magazine into a top seller, known for featuring articles and a secondary market price list for Beanie Babies and similar products during the height of their popularity. The headquarters was in Bannockburn, Illinois. The first issue of ''Mary Beth's Bean Bag World'' went on sale in October 1997 and had a circulation of 177,000. It was originally planned as a one-time publication, but based on its success, the publisher decided to produce it quarterly. The second issue sold 444,045 copies. By the time it was one of the top sellers at newsstands, the magazine was being released monthly. The magazine's publisher, H & S Media, eventually filed for bankruptcy Bankruptcy is a legal process through which people or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bannockburn, Illinois
Bannockburn is a village in West Deerfield and Vernon townships in Lake County, Illinois, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 1,013. The village is generally considered part of the Chicago area's North Shore region. The Friedman house by Frank Lloyd Wright is located in Bannockburn. Bannockburn was founded by Scottish real estate developer William Aitken, who planned a community of "country estates" on in inland Lake County. Named for the Scottish village of Bannockburn, the village began construction in 1924 and was incorporated in 1929. Aitken designed his development for the affluent members of his bridge and country club. His plan for Bannockburn featured large lots to imitate country living, and this design has been preserved; in fact, the original minimum on home lots has been increased to two.Electronic Encyclopedia of Chicago, 109. Gradually, Bannockburn expanded its boundaries to its current . The Tri-State Tollway was built through the villag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |