Was the magazine "Marie Claire", or "Shape" published first?
Marie Claire Marie Claire is an international monthly magazine. First published in France in 1937, followed by UK in 1941. Since than various editions are published in many countries and languages. The feature editions focuses on women around the world and several global issues. "Marie Claire" magazine also covers health, beauty, and fashion topics.
Digest size Digest size is a magazine size, smaller than a conventional or "journal size" magazine but larger than a standard paperback book, approximately 5+1/2 x , but can also be 5+3/8 x and 5+1/2 x . These sizes have evolved from the printing press operation end. Some printing presses refer to digest-size as a "catalog size," such as that used by Avon Products when selling house to house. The digest format was considered to be a convenient size for readers to tote around or to leave on the coffee table within easy reach.