''Yaprak'' (Turkish: ''Sheet'') was a biweekly magazine published in Ankara, Turkey, between 1949 and 1951. It is known for its founder and editor-in-chief Orhan Veli Kanık, a Turkish poet. The title of the magazine was a reference to its format since it was published on a single sheet.

History and profile

''Yaprak'' was established by Orhan Veli Kanık and was first published on 1 January 1949. The magazine was headquartered in Ankara and came out biweekly. Its contributors were leading figures, including

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who had been in prison. The last issue of the magazine appeared on 1 June 1950. A special issue was published on 1 February 1951 after the death of Orhan Veli Kanık. It produced a total of 29 issues during its lifetime. The full issues of ''Yaprak'' were archived by TUSTAV.

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