''Meatpaper'' was an American magazine devoted to

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that was published between 2006 and 2013. The publication covered the ethics, aesthetics, and cultural significance of meat, and is more akin to an art

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than a usual food and drink magazine.

History

Published quarterly, it was founded in 2006 by Sasha Wizansky and

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, who (in addition to both being former

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) met while working at

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. In addition to the magazine itself, ''Meatpaper'' has organized events, such as a series of seminars on raising

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for food. In 2007, it was named among the best magazines of the year by

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, which called it "unique, brash, and provocative". In 2010, ''

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'' included it in their list of the eight food magazines you should read now. In August 2013, ''Meatpaper'' cofounder Wizansky announced that the magazine's 20th issue would be its final printing, but that back issues would still be available for purchase.

Content and editorial stance

Unlike many traditional food magazines, ''Meatpaper's'' content is not primarily directed at publishing

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, but discusses the politics and ethics of food, along with essays and reporting on how it is prepared and consumed. In addition to editorial content, it is known for art, including original illustrations, paintings, and photographs. The magazine intentionally does not take a particular stance that is for or against eating meat, but rather discusses it as a cultural phenomenon. Issues have included topics such as an interview with the creator of the

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, and a discussion of

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by famously

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-loving chef

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References

External links

* ''Meatpaper'' in th
July 21st, 2007
episode of

The Splendid Table ''The Splendid Table'' is a weekly radio program about food hosted by Francis Lam. The program began in 1997 on Minnesota Public Radio, and was originally hosted by Lynne Rossetto Kasper until her retirement in 2017. It is produced and distrib ...

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