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Easyriders
First issue, June 1971
FrequencyMonthly
Circulation123,587
PublisherPaisano Publications, LLC
FounderLou Kimzey, Joe Teresi, Mil Blair
Founded1970
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Websitewww.easyriders.com

Easyriders is an American motorcycle magazine, founded in 1970.[1] It is published monthly by Paisano Publications, LLC.

In addition to its coverage of motorcycles (particularly Harley-Davidsons) and related activities, Easyriders is also known for including pictures of nude or topless women[2][3] and paintings by David Mann who was a California graphic artist whose paintings celebrated biker culture.

The Audit Bureau of Circulation reported that Easyriders had an average paid and verified circulation of 123,587 for the six-month period ending December 31, 2007.[4]

Spin-off

In 1979, Paisano launched a companion publication called Iron Horse, which would continue for many years under various owners.

References

  1. ^ "Easyriders". Paisano Publications, LLC. 2008. Retrieved June 2, 2008.
  2. ^ Colker, David (1999-06-17). "Easyriders Seeks Direction as the Road Gets Rough; Publishing: New managers grapple with stock crash and protests over the cleanup of the flagship magazine". Los Angeles Times. p. 1.
  3. ^ Worthington, Rogers (1979-01-11). "A sex and cycles magazine that's more than skin deep". Chicago Tribune. pp. 1, 10 (Tempo section).
  4. ^ Search of "Consumer Magazines - Search Results". Audit Bureau of Circulations. 2007-12-31. Retrieved 2008-06-02.