This iconic issue was also a high-water mark for Paper 's print edition. In 2017, Hastreiter and Hershkovits sold the company to ENTtech Media Group. While the digital publication continued, the physical magazine's run was paused in 2020 following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The final physical issue released was the Spring 2020 edition, which featured Lady Gaga on the cover. In April 2023, the magazine's entire editorial staff was laid off, a move that once again brought national attention to the publication. The Winter 2014 issue, a moment of peak success for the print magazine, thus stands as a bittersweet legacy—a testament to the unique power of a physical publication in an increasingly digital world.
The Cultural Earthquake: Revisiting Paper Magazine’s Winter 2014 "Break the Internet" Issue Paper Magazine Winter 2014 Pdf
The is not just a publication; it is a landmark moment in pop culture history. Featuring Kim Kardashian on the cover, this issue was specifically designed to fulfill its titular promise: "Break The Internet." Released in November 2014, the images, shot by legendary photographer Jean-Paul Goude , dominated global discourse for weeks, setting a new standard for viral celebrity content. This iconic issue was also a high-water mark