The document discusses the modernization of the magazine industry and why the author believes magazines are dying. Some key points: 1) Magazines have been modernizing for years, both positively and negatively. The author believes this modernization will kill print magazines but birth new online/e-magazine information sources. 2) Magazines first emerged in the 18th century in London and grew substantially over the years, becoming a major media form. 3) Now, the magazine industry is slowly declining as niche magazines remain but mainstream ones struggle. Readers can now access magazine information online for free rather than paying for print issues. 4) Technologies like tablets allow people to read e-magazines and