Frequency Monthly First issue 1980 | Publisher The Naturist Society Country United States | |
Categories Naturist magazines
American lifestyle magazines
Alternative magazines Based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States | ||
Nude & Natural: The Magazine of Naturist Living or simply N magazine, is a quarterly 100+ page naturist magazine published by The Naturist Society in Oshkosh, Wisconsin and distributed throughout the United States and internationally. According to its web site "N offers readers a deftly balanced blend of timely news and features, incisive commentary and reviews, and perceptive site reports from naturist venues near and far. That and more. And it's all tastefully illustrated with images that take you to the very heart of the naturist experience." The magazine also features scholarly articles on naturist history, culture and current legal issues.
Contents
Although it has a small paid staff, many articles and photos are contributed by TNS members. The editors eschew the use of posed "glamor" photography; rather it publishes photos of naturists of all ages and physical condition simply enjoying nude recreation. Since the Spring of 2005 the magazine has been printed in full color; in 2008 TNS began using recycled paper.
Membership in The Naturist Society includes a subscription to N magazine.
History
The Naturist Society, founded by Lee Baxandall, began in the 1970s as the "Free Beaches Documentation Center" with a quarterly newspaper, the Sun. The magazine began in 1980 as Clothed with the Sun. In 1989 the magazine changed its name to Nude & Natural (N) The Magazine of Naturist Living. Starting with Issue 24.3, Spring 2005, the magazine began running in color.