Strange. Beautiful. Shocking. Surreal. “One of the trailblazing publishers of short-form science fiction, fantasy, and horror.” — Jason Heller, The A.V. Club
Mission Statement Apex Magazine (http://www.apex-magazine.com) has been called all of these things since its inception. For more than ten years, Apex has been dazzling readers with its originality, fearlessness, and commitment to the very best. A three-time Hugo nominee, Apex Magazine is regarded as a trailblazer in the field of science fiction. A self-proclaimed mash-up of science fiction, fantasy, and horror, Apex delivers on the adage that a short story can take you to the end of the galaxy and back before dinner.
The Magazine Apex has given a megaphone to some of the most unique and com- pelling voices of the past decade. Now one of the most recognizable names in the industry, Apex has become one of the standards that all others try to meet. From its hard-edged science fiction to magical realism, Apex has something to satisfy every fantastic taste. A two- time winner of the Nebula Award for Best Short Story (2014, 2015) and four-time nominee, the magazine continues to provide readers with some of the most thought-provoking and diverse fiction in the genre.
Apex Magazine provides a monthly podcast for listeners to hear their favorite stories at a moment’s notice. The magazine also pub- lishes poetry, and it has had numerous pieces nominated for the Rhysling Award.
Never one to play it safe, Apex’s stories blur the line between sci- ence fact and science fiction. The magazine has published the likes of Brian Keene, Ursula Vernon, Mary Robinette Kowal, Douglas F. Warrick, Rachel Swirsky, and Theodora Goss — and that was just in its first ten years. Now venturing into its second decade of life, Apex Magazine is attracting some of the most well-regarded short fiction writers in the world. The Brand Apex is more than just a magazine. Apex Publications (http://www.apexbookcompany.com), responsible for bring- ing the magazine into existence, has published more than forty books of fiction. In 2014, The Apex Book of World SF: Volume 3, was selected as one of NPR’s top 40 books of the year. Apex Publications has published some of the most original, engaging voices in the genre — such as Bram Stoker Award-winning author Elizabeth Massie and Nebula Award-nominated author Christopher Barzak.
Apex is a beacon for the strange and weird. It’s a place for some of the most unique and imaginative voices, stories, and monsters to come together and be recognized for what they truly are. And if a monster likes to go bump in the night, that’s all right with Apex — they’ll bump right back.
A fixture at national award ceremonies and conferences, Apex is one of the most noteworthy and trusted names in science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Readers know that they’ll be getting works “full of marrow and passion, stories that are twisted, strange, and beautiful.”
“The finest in speculative fiction from around the world and beyond.” —Ann VanderMeer, Hugo Award-winning editor
Website Traffic and Social Media Data Total Paying Subscribers: 1500 eBook Edition Issue Sales: 100 per month eBook Edition Comp Issues: 100 per month eBook Edition Estimated Circulation: 2500
Page views — 420,000 (2015) Sessions (Visits) — 240,000 (2015) Unique Users — 150,000 (2015) From 2014 to 2015, Apex showed a 15% increase in page views, 16% in site visitors, and 13% in unique visitors. Social Networks 9600+ Twitter followers 4400+ Facebook likes Advertise With Apex While some of its competitors have stumbled — and even disappeared —Apex has done nothing but grow over the past ten years. Now when readers think of the gold stan- dard of science fi ction they think of Apex. With three ad- vertising spots available in every issue, it gives advertisers the greatest opportunity to stand out. While the space may be limited, the potential isn’t. Display Rates Cost Location Size
$100 Site’s sponsor ad on 400px wide by front page 500px tall. 72dpi. Non-animated. JPG. RGB. $60 Footer spot that 400px wide by displays just below 500px tall. 72 dpi. the fold on all other Non-animated. JPG. pages and posts RGB. $200 Site sponsorship with all three posts, plus eBook ad $25 eBook ad Awards and Nominations Hugo Awards 2014 — Nomination for Best Semiprozine: Apex Magazine, editors Lynne M. Th omas, Jason Sizemore, and Michael Dami- an Th omas 2014 — Nomination for Best Short Story: Rachel Swirsky • “If You Were a Dinosaur, My Love” • Apex Magazine 46 2013 — Nomination for Best Semiprozine: Apex Magazine, editors Lynne M. Th omas, Jason Sizemore, and Michael Dami- an Th omas 2012 — Nomination for Best Semiprozine: Apex Magazine, editors Catherynne M. Valente, Lynne M. Th omas, and Jason Sizemore
Nebula Awards Winner (Best Short Story): Ursula Vernon • “Jackalope Wives” • Apex Magazine 56 Winner (Best Short Story): Rachel Swirsky • “If You Were a Dinosaur, My Love” • Apex Magazine 46 Nomination (Best Short Story): Jennifer Pelland • “Ghosts of New York” • Apex Magazine 23 Nomination (Best Short Story): Amal El-Mohtar • “Th e Green Book” • Apex Magazine 18
Shirley Jackson Awards Nomination (Best Short Fiction): Chikodili Emelumadu • “Candy Girl” • Apex Magazine 66
Aurealis Awards Nomination (Best Horror Short Story): Lisa L. Hannett • “Heirloom Pieces” • Apex Magazine 69 Nomination (Best Young Adult Short Story): Liz Argall • “Falling Leaves” • Apex Magazine 60
WSFA Awards Winner (Best Short Story): Ursula Vernon • “Jackalope Wives” • Apex Magazine 56 Nomination (Best Short Story): Catherynne M. Valente • “Th e Days of Flaming Motorcycles” • Apex Magazine 12
Million Writers Award Nomination: Amal El-Mohtar • “Th e Green Book” • Apex Magazine 18
Cóyotl Award Winner (Best Short Story): Ursula Vernon • “Jackalope Wives” • Apex Magazine 56
The Bram Stoker Awards Nomination: Damien Angelica Walters • Sing Me Your Scars
Rhysling Award (Poetry) Nomination (Long Form Poem): Alvaro Zinos-Amaro • “Conservation of Energy” • Apex Magazine 63 Winner (Short Form Poem): Amal El-Mohtar • “Turning the Leaves” • Apex Magazine 54 Nomination (Long Form Poem): Catherynne M. Valente • “A Great Clerk of Necromancy” • Apex Magazine 50 Nomination (Short Form Poem): Amal El-Mohtar • “No Poisoned Comb” • Apex Magazine 35 Nomination (Short Form Poem): Tim Pratt • “Lion Heart” • Apex Magazine 30 Nomination (Short Form Poem): Elizabeth McClellan • “Down Cycles” • Apex Magazine 27 Nomination (Long Form Poem): Elizabeth McClellan • “Th e Walking Man Goes Looking for the Sons of John: Six Cantos” • Apex Magazine 24 Nomination (Long Form Poem): Mike Allen, Sonya Taaff e, and Nicole Kornher-Stace • “Th e King of Cats, the Queen of Wolves” • Apex Magazine 22 Nomination (Short Form Poem): Nicole Korhner-Stace • “Th e Witch’s Heart” • Apex Magazine 21 Nomination (Long Form Poem): Elizabeth R. McClellan • “Anything So Utterly Destroyed” • Apex Magazine 17 3rd Place, Short Form Poem: C.S.E. Cooney • “Dogstar Men” • Apex Magazine 15
Chesley Award (Artwork) Nomination (Best Magazine Cover): Carly B. Sorge — Apex Magazine 28 cover art