OUR FAQs:
ABOUT INTELLIGENT LIFE MAGAZINE:
Q. What is Intelligent Life?
Life. Culture. Style. Intelligent Life is a quarterly magazine from The Economist. With its spirited writing and evocative photography, Intelligent Life is food for the brain and a feast for the eyes. Much more than a catalogue of the material world, the magazine takes you on journeys of discovery and brings a unique perspective to a range of topics, from travel to the arts and from style to cultural icons.Q. Does it appear on the newsstand / at newsagents?
Yes. Intelligent Life is on sale widely throughout Britain and Europe, and in selected outlets elsewhere.
Q. Is it on sale in America?
Not on the newsstand, but it has a growing list of subscribers in America. To take out a subscription, click here.
Q. How often is Intelligent Life published?
Quarterly - at the beginning of September, December, March and June.
Q. What does it cost?
An individual copy is £4.95 or €7.50. Subscriptions start at £16 a year, or €22.50. For a complete list of subscription prices in your region, click here.
Q. When was it launched?
Intelligent Life began as an annual magazine, published in the summer of 2004. After three annual editions, it went quarterly in autumn 2007.
Q. What is Intelligent Life's relationship to The Economist?
It is a sister magazine. The two titles have certain key attributes in common--both are intelligent, independent, opinionated, analytical and entertaining. Both are British publications with a global outlook and a sharp turn of phrase. But they differ in other respects. The Economist is a newspaper, Intelligent Life a magazine. The Economist largely covers news and current affairs, politics and economics, whereas Intelligent Life concentrates on life away from work--from food and wine to fashion, travel, philanthropy, the arts and general-interest features. Intelligent Life has bylines (writers' names on articles) and uses a mixture of Economist staff and guest writers. It has its own design, with a luxurious look and feel, large pages, thick paper and spectacular use of photography. Intelligent Life has its own editor, Tim de Lisle, and a small dedicated staff. The editorial director is Edward Carr, business editor of The Economist and former editor of Intelligent Life, and the editor-in-chief is John Micklethwait, editor of The Economist.
Q. Is Intelligent Life aimed at men or women?
Both. It is aimed at readers who are curious, have wide interests, and enjoy good writing, photography and design.
ABOUT MORE INTELLIGENT LIFE:
Q. What is More Intelligent Life?
It is the website of Intelligent Life, the quarterly magazine from The Economist (details above). It features articles from the magazine, which are posted gradually through the three months that each issue is on sale, as well as original articles and columns.
Q. How often is it updated?
Every day.
Q. Who is the editor?
Emily Bobrow, who is also a multimedia producer and New York arts contributor for The Economist.
Q. Can I comment on articles?
Please.
HOW TO PURCHASE INTELLIGENT LIFE:
You can subscribe online here or at the Intelligent Life subscription centre:
By email: IntelligentLife.subs@quadrantsubs.com
By telephone: +44 (0) 114 220 2404
By post: Intelligent Life Subscription Centre
PO Box 471 Haywards Heath RH16 3 GY, UK
Those who wish to purchase back issues, buy a gift subscription or ask questions about a current one should contact us here as well.
Q. How do I renew my subscription?
We will contact you when it is time to renew. You can also renew your subscription online here or by contacting the subscription centre (see above).
Q. How can I order a current single issue?
Single copies can be ordered at The Economist Shop (click here), or by calling +44 (0)1708 381444. The charge for an individual copy is £4.95 or €7.50, plus postage.
Q. Who do I contact if I have changed address, haven't received my copy? Can I cancel or suspend my subscription?
You may cancel your subscription at any time and receive a refund for any unmailed part of the subscription. It is also possible to suspend your subscription for one issue only. For these and related enquiries, please contact the subscription centre:
By e-mail: IntelligentLife.subs@quadrantsubs.com
By telephone: +44 (0) 1444 475 623
By post: Intelligent Life Subscription Centre
PO Box 471 Haywards Heath RH16 3GY, UK
EDITORIAL AND COMMERCIAL CONTACTS AT INTELLIGENT LIFE:
Q. How can I contact the editor of the magazine?
Letters for publication can be sent by e-mail, to intelligentlife@economist.com or by post, to:
The Editor
Intelligent Life
25 St James's Street
London SW1A 1HG
UK
Please mark your letter "for publication" and include a full name, postal address and daytime phone number. We reserve the right to edit letters for reasons of space or clarity.
Editorial pitches and other inquiries can be sent:
By e-mail: intelligentlife@economist.com
By telephone: +44 (0) 207 830 7000
Caroline Carter: +44 (0)20 7830 7137
By post: The Editor, Intelligent Life, 25 St James's St, London SW1A 1HG UK
Q. How can I contact the editor of the website?
By e-mail: emilybobrow@economist.com
Q. I have an advertising query. Who is the best person to contact?
Advertising queries should be directed to Emma Winchurch-Beale, the advertising sales manager, at the following address:
E-mail: emmawinchurch-beale@economist.com
Telephone:+44 (0) 20 7830 7088
Q. I have a press query. Who is the best person to contact?
Press queries should be directed to the relevant contact below:
UK - Caroline Breakwell
E-mail: carolinebreakwell@economist.com
Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7830 7112Continental Europe, Middle East and Africa - Charlotte Smith
E-mail: charlottesmith@economist.com
Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7576 1075
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