SINGLE-TOPIC ISSUE
Honors magazines and websites for the comprehensive examination of one subject

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WINNER
Quanta
Samir Patel, Editor in Chief
Edited by Natalie Wolchover and Michael Moyer
“The Unraveling of Space-Time,” September 25

Many magazine editors would balk at the idea of a special issue exploring the very nature of reality, but Quanta’s “Unraveling of Space-Time" makes the topic feel lively, important and even fun. The package successfully uses a variety of formats, including reported stories, Q and A’s, interactive graphics and expert video, to explore complex questions.  And where many single-topic issues fall into the trap of wearing out a theme, here the reader’s understanding grows with every piece they read or watch.

FINALISTS

Long Lead
John Patrick Pullen, Editor
Edited by Emily Barone and Andrew Nusca
“Home of the Brave,” June 10

National Geographic
Nathan Lump, Senior Vice President and Editor in Chief
“Into the Amazon,” September 17 at nationalgeographic.com

The New York Times Magazine
Jake Silverstein, Editor in Chief
Edited by Rachel Poser
“The Retirement Issue,” May 12

The Verge
Nilay Patel, Editor in Chief
Edited by David Pierce
“2004 Was the First Year of the Future,” October 15