| Former editors | Gerald Owen |
|---|---|
| Categories | Literary magazine |
| Frequency | Monthly (irregular) |
| Paid circulation | 4,300[1] |
| Total circulation (1993) | 8,000[1] |
| Founder | David Warren |
| Founded | January 1985 |
| First issue | 1985 |
| Final issue | 1993 |
| Country | Canada |
The Idler was a Canadian literary magazine, published from 1985 to 1993.[2] Named after Samuel Johnson's 18th-century historical essay series The Idler, the magazine included poetry and fiction but was mainly dedicated to essays. The Idler described its ideal reader as "a sprightly, octogenarian spinster with a drinking problem, and an ability to conceal it."[3]
Initially a bimonthly,[4] The Idler became a monthly magazine in 1989.[5] However, its publication schedule was often disrupted by its chronic financial difficulties.[6]
- ^ a b Cite error: The named reference
bowsoutwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "After 225 years, a Toronto freelancer resurrects The Idler: Picking up Dr. Johnson's torch". The Globe and Mail, January 15, 1985.
- ^ "Small magazines: a readers' guide to the best". The Globe and Mail, October 1, 1985.
- ^ Nick Auf der Maur, "Little literary magazine packs loads of pleasure". Montreal Gazette, June 19, 1987.
- ^ Bruce Blackadar, "The Idler revs up writing in drive to monthly format". Toronto Star, June 15, 1989.
- ^ "Idler a good friend, but not too dependable". Toronto Star, October 31, 1992.