Harris Publications, the New York-based publisher of special interest magazines such as Celebrity Hairstyles, Decorating Shortcuts, Flea Market Style, Juicy, Guns & Weapons and Hollywood Icons, among others, is shuttering.
The news was first reported today by magazine-media news site Folio.
The shutdown is effective immediately, Folio reported. Harris senior management notified employees of the closure today.
In a narrative that has become all too familiar, Harris officials, in a company statement obtained today by Folio, cited digital media's continued disruption as a reason for the closure.
“The magazine publishing industry has been through turmoil in the face of the rapid ascendance of digital media, changing consumer content preferences, magazine wholesaler struggles and consolidation in the supply chain," the statement read in part. "We have tried mightily to persevere against these forces, but have been unable to overcome these challenges."
Harris, which maintains more than 75 titles, was founded in 1977. Successful former Harris music publications Guitar World and Revolver were acquired in 2003 by publisher Future US.
News of the closure comes after longtime executive publisher Jonathan Rheingold, who left Harris in 2009 and later served as VP custom solutions and ad sales for Marvel Entertainment, returned to Harris in March to fill the role of chief revenue officer.
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