But while black readers, journalists and academics agree on the importance of a black press, they also recognize that it faces the same struggle as any special-interest publication.

Stacks are available in odd places, not just on-line service forums and Macintosh computer magazines, but special-interest publications.

But they are reading local and regional hunting and fishing magazines, automotive magazines and other special-interest publications.

It creates over 180 special-interest publications, websites and events.

They will also run in special-interest publications like Kitchen and Bath Ideas and Remodeling Ideas.

The data reflected the profitability of the company, which includes the magazine, special-interest publications and a book and home-video operation.

The first issue was published in 1977; it began as a special-interest publication from the editors of Hot Rod magazine.

Still, he added, small special-interest publications like Islands can still find profitable niches and can often be more aggressive in raising cover prices than larger rivals.

The company is also interested in expanding its magazine publishing operations, branching into special-interest publications.

Now, much the same process is being repeated as special-interest publications carve up regional markets.