FIELD Magazine Retires

FIELD Magazine Editor David Young writes:

“As FIELD 98, our Spring 2018 issue, arrives, it’s time to let you know that just two more numbers are scheduled: #99, Fall 2018, and #100, Spring 2019. Many have expressed dismay at learning that FIELD will close down, but both David Walker and I feel the need to free ourselves from the burden of editorship. Nobody thought, when the magazine began in 1969, that it would last this long and become such an institution. All good things eventually terminate, however, and fifty years and one hundred issues make for good round numbers.

“We’re hoping to organize a farewell event at next year’s AWP meeting. Meanwhile, we’re very grateful to our fellow editors, our contributors, and our subscribers for their support and enthusiasm. Also, of course, to Oberlin College for its hospitality. It isn’t easy to say goodbye. Thank you for caring and for loving FIELD all these many years.”

Thank you David Young (top photo), David Walker, and all the staff, writers, and readers through the years who helped make FIELD a vital voice in our literary community.