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magazine Popular Mechanics
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| Popular Mechanics | |
 Popular Mechanics first cover (11 January 1902) |
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| Editor-In-Chief | James B. Meigs |
| Categories | Automotive, DIY, Science, Technology |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publisher | Bill Congdon |
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Total circulation (2012) |
1,234,691[1] |
| First issue | 11 January 1902 |
| Company | Hearst Magazines |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Website | www.popularmechanics.com |
| ISSN | 0032-4558 |
Popular Mechanics is a classic magazine of popular technology. First published January 11, 1902, by H. H. Windsor, it has been owned since 1958 by the Hearst Corporation. There are nine international editions, including a now-defunct Latin American version that had been published for decades, and a newer South African edition.
Format
Popular Mechanics features regular sections on automotive, home, outdoors, science, and technology topics. A recurring column is "Jay Leno's Garage" featuring observations by the famed late-night talk show host and vehicle enthusiast.
History
Popular Mechanics was originally self-published by the Popular Mechanics Company but in 1958 became a subsidiary of the Hearst Corporation. A near-complete archive of Popular Mechanics issues going back to 1905 is available. through Google Books.
Podcast
Popular Mechanics Show is the official weekly podcast of Popular Mechanics magazine.
