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The founding of 'Interview' magazine in 1969 is solely attributed to Andy Warhol.
Answer: False
The source material indicates that 'Interview' magazine was co-founded by Andy Warhol and John Wilcock in 1969, not solely by Warhol.
The initial title of 'Interview' magazine was 'Interview'.
Answer: False
The magazine's original title was 'inter/VIEW: A Monthly Film Journal,' not simply 'Interview.'
Andy Warhol's principal impetus for establishing 'Interview' magazine was to provide a venue for his personal art exhibitions.
Answer: False
Warhol's primary motivation stemmed from being denied press credentials for the New York Film Festival, leading him and John Wilcock to create 'Interview' as a platform for obtaining such access, rather than for exhibiting his own art.
Andy Warhol advocated for magazines to prioritize negative news and critical analysis.
Answer: False
Warhol believed in a more positive editorial approach, stating that 'Every other paper is full of bad news, but we publish only good.'
The inaugural issue of 'Interview' magazine in October 1969 featured a portrait of Andy Warhol on its cover.
Answer: False
The cover of the first issue of 'Interview' magazine in October 1969 featured a still image from the experimental film *Lions Love…(and Lies)* starring Viva.
Who are the two primary founders of 'Interview' magazine?
Answer: Andy Warhol and John Wilcock
The primary founders of 'Interview' magazine were the renowned artist Andy Warhol and journalist John Wilcock.
What was the initial focus of 'Interview' magazine upon its founding?
Answer: Film reviews and commentary
Upon its establishment, 'Interview' magazine initially concentrated its editorial content on film reviews.
Which event significantly influenced Andy Warhol and John Wilcock to found 'Interview' magazine?
Answer: Warhol's denial of press credentials for the New York Film Festival.
Warhol's personal experience of being denied press credentials for the New York Film Festival served as a primary catalyst for establishing 'Interview' magazine.
The name 'view' in the magazine's original title, 'inter/VIEW,' was an homage to which publication or person?
Answer: The literary magazine *View* published by Charles Henri Ford.
The inclusion of 'view' in the original title 'inter/VIEW' was a tribute to Charles Henri Ford, who published the influential literary magazine *View* during the 1940s.
What was featured on the cover of the very first issue of 'Interview' in October 1969?
Answer: A still image from the film *Lions Love…(and Lies)* starring Viva.
The inaugural issue of 'Interview' in October 1969 presented a still image from the experimental film *Lions Love…(and Lies)* on its cover.
Bob Colacello commenced his professional engagement with 'Interview' magazine as a photographer.
Answer: False
Bob Colacello initially contributed to 'Interview' by writing film reviews while a student at Columbia University, subsequently becoming the managing editor.
Bob Colacello characterized 'Interview' magazine during his tenure as a reflection of Andy Warhol's personal life and social interactions.
Answer: True
Colacello described the magazine's transformation into a mirror of Warhol's social milieu, aiming for each issue to emulate a grand dinner party.
Glenn O'Brien succeeded Bob Colacello as managing editor and held the position for over five years.
Answer: False
Glenn O'Brien succeeded Colacello as managing editor in 1972 but served only until 1973.
Andy Warhol primarily sourced content for the magazine through formal written submissions from external contributors.
Answer: False
Warhol famously gathered material by carrying a tape recorder in his pocket during social events, capturing conversations for transcription.
Fran Lebowitz received substantial remuneration for her regular column contributions to 'Interview' magazine.
Answer: False
Fran Lebowitz was reportedly compensated at a rate of $10 per film review column submitted to 'Interview' magazine.
André Leon Talley served as the principal photographer for 'Interview' magazine throughout the 1980s.
Answer: False
André Leon Talley worked at 'Interview' magazine, but his roles included tasks such as answering phones and styling photo shoots, not serving as the primary photographer.
Bob Colacello served as editor-in-chief from 1974 to 1983.
Answer: True
Bob Colacello held the position of editor-in-chief for 'Interview' magazine during the period of 1974 to 1983.
Which of the following individuals was NOT listed as an editor for the inaugural issue of 'Interview'?
Answer: Bob Colacello
Bob Colacello was not among the editors credited for the inaugural issue; Gerard Malanga, Paul Morrissey, and John Wilcock were listed.
How did Bob Colacello initially become involved with 'Interview' magazine?
Answer: He began writing film reviews while studying at Columbia University.
Bob Colacello's initial engagement with 'Interview' involved writing film reviews during his studies at Columbia University.
Bob Colacello described the magazine during his tenure as aiming to emulate what kind of social event?
Answer: A grand dinner party
Colacello envisioned the magazine's content as mirroring a grand dinner party, reflecting the social interactions and diverse personalities featured.
Who succeeded Bob Colacello as managing editor in 1972?
Answer: Glenn O'Brien
Glenn O'Brien assumed the role of managing editor in 1972, succeeding Bob Colacello.
How did Andy Warhol famously gather material for interviews?
Answer: Using a tape recorder carried in his pocket during social events.
Warhol's method involved utilizing a pocket tape recorder to capture conversations during social gatherings, which were subsequently transcribed for publication.
How much was Fran Lebowitz reportedly paid for each film review column she wrote for 'Interview'?
Answer: $10
Fran Lebowitz received a reported payment of $10 for each film review column she contributed to 'Interview' magazine.
Which of the following photographers is NOT listed as having had their work featured in 'Interview' magazine?
Answer: Ansel Adams
While Robert Mapplethorpe, Herb Ritts, and David LaChapelle are noted photographers featured in 'Interview,' Ansel Adams is not listed among them.
'Interview' magazine has consistently maintained an exclusive focus on film reviews since its inception.
Answer: False
Initially, 'Interview' magazine concentrated on film reviews, but its editorial scope subsequently broadened to encompass a wider array of pop culture subjects.
A characteristic feature of 'Interview' during the Warhol era was the consistent inclusion of concise, critical essays.
Answer: False
While interviews were central, a prominent visual trademark of the Warhol era was the use of full-page photographs of 'beautiful people,' rather than critical essays.
In 1981, 'Interview' magazine was described as a fusion of *The New Yorker* and *Vanity Fair*, presented on glossy paper.
Answer: False
The 1981 description characterized 'Interview' as a blend of *People* and *Vogue*, presented on elongated newsprint, not glossy paper or a fusion with *The New Yorker*.
'Interview' magazine is primarily categorized as a news and current affairs publication.
Answer: False
'Interview' magazine is primarily categorized under the domain of Pop culture.
Beyond interviews, what other visual element was a trademark of 'Interview' magazine during the Warhol era?
Answer: Full-page photographs of 'beautiful people.'
A defining visual characteristic of 'Interview' during the Warhol period was the prominent use of full-page photographs featuring notable individuals.
In 1981, 'Interview' magazine was described as a hybrid of which two other publications?
Answer: *People* and *Vogue*
In 1981, 'Interview' magazine was characterized as a blend of *People* and *Vogue*, presented on elongated newsprint.
Brant Publications Inc. acquired 'Interview' magazine in 1971 from its original founders.
Answer: False
Brant Publications Inc. acquired 'Interview' magazine in 1989 from the estate of Andy Warhol, not in 1971 from the original founders.
The acquisition price for 'Interview' magazine by Brant Publications Inc. was $1 million.
Answer: False
Brant Publications Inc. acquired 'Interview' magazine for $10 million, not $1 million.
Singleton LLC acquired 'Interview' magazine out of bankruptcy for $5 million.
Answer: False
Singleton LLC purchased 'Interview' magazine out of bankruptcy for $1.5 million, not $5 million.
Which company acquired 'Interview' magazine in 1989 from Andy Warhol's estate?
Answer: Brant Publications Inc.
In 1989, Brant Publications Inc. purchased 'Interview' magazine from the estate of Andy Warhol.
What was the purchase price when Brant Publications Inc. acquired 'Interview' magazine?
Answer: $10 million
The acquisition of 'Interview' magazine by Brant Publications Inc. was completed for a sum of $10 million.
Who served as the editor-in-chief of 'Interview' magazine under Brant Publications from 1990 to 2008?
Answer: Ingrid Sischy
Ingrid Sischy held the position of editor-in-chief for 'Interview' magazine during the Brant Publications era, from 1990 to 2008.
What was the stated reason for the discontinuation of both the print and digital publications of 'Interview' magazine in May 2018?
Answer: Filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and liquidation.
The cessation of 'Interview' magazine's print and web publications in May 2018 was attributed to the filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and subsequent liquidation proceedings.
Who acquired 'Interview' magazine from bankruptcy in August 2018?
Answer: Singleton LLC
In August 2018, Singleton LLC acquired 'Interview' magazine following its bankruptcy proceedings.
What was the transaction amount when Singleton LLC purchased 'Interview' magazine out of bankruptcy?
Answer: $1.5 million
Singleton LLC acquired 'Interview' magazine out of bankruptcy for a transaction amount of $1.5 million.
What was the approximate circulation figure for 'Interview' magazine by the year 1972?
Answer: True
By 1972, 'Interview' magazine had achieved a circulation of approximately 30,000 copies.
The distinctive cursive 'Interview' logo was designed by Andy Warhol himself.
Answer: False
The distinctive cursive 'Interview' logo was designed by Glenn O'Brien in collaboration with artist Richard Bernstein.
When Rosemary Kent assumed the editorship-in-chief role in 1973, the magazine's circulation was approximately 30,000 copies.
Answer: False
Upon Rosemary Kent's appointment as editor-in-chief in 1973, 'Interview' magazine reported a circulation of nearly 70,000 copies.
Richard Bernstein was responsible for designing covers for 'Interview' magazine from 1972 until the early 1990s.
Answer: False
Richard Bernstein designed covers for 'Interview' magazine from 1972 to 1989, a period of 17 years, not until the early 1990s.
The headquarters of 'Interview' magazine relocated downtown to 575 Broadway in 1995.
Answer: False
The headquarters of 'Interview' magazine moved to 575 Broadway in downtown New York City in 1990, not 1995.
The ISSN number 0149-8932 is associated with 'Interview' magazine.
Answer: True
The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) assigned to 'Interview' magazine is indeed 0149-8932.
What nickname is 'Interview' magazine known by, reflecting its cultural significance?
Answer: The Crystal Ball of Pop Culture
The publication is recognized by the moniker 'The Crystal Ball of Pop Culture,' suggesting its prescient role in reflecting cultural trends.
By 1972, what was the approximate circulation of 'Interview' magazine?
Answer: 30,000 copies
By the year 1972, 'Interview' magazine had attained a circulation of approximately 30,000 copies.
Who is credited with the design of the distinctive cursive 'Interview' logo, which continues to be utilized?
Answer: Glenn O'Brien, working with Richard Bernstein
The distinctive cursive 'Interview' logo was created through a collaboration between Glenn O'Brien and artist Richard Bernstein.
What was the circulation figure for 'Interview' magazine in 1973 when Rosemary Kent became editor-in-chief?
Answer: Nearly 70,000
In 1973, when Rosemary Kent took over as editor-in-chief, 'Interview' magazine reported a circulation of nearly 70,000 copies.
For how many years did Richard Bernstein design covers for 'Interview' magazine?
Answer: 17 years (1972-1989)
Richard Bernstein contributed his artistic talents to designing covers for 'Interview' magazine over a span of 17 years, from 1972 to 1989.
In what year did 'Interview' magazine's headquarters relocate to 575 Broadway in downtown New York City?
Answer: 1990
The headquarters of 'Interview' magazine were moved to 575 Broadway in downtown New York City in 1990.
What was the price of a single issue of 'Interview' magazine in 1972?
Answer: $0.50
In 1972, a single issue of 'Interview' magazine was available for purchase at a price of $0.50.
Ingrid Sischy served as the editor-in-chief of 'Interview' magazine from 1989 until 2008.
Answer: True
Ingrid Sischy held the position of editor-in-chief at 'Interview' magazine from 1989 through 2008.
In May 2018, 'Interview' magazine announced its cessation of print publications while intending to continue its web presence.
Answer: False
The May 2018 announcement indicated the cessation of both print and web publications due to bankruptcy and liquidation, not a continuation of the web presence.
Mel Ottenberg has held the position of Editor in Chief of 'Interview' magazine since its relaunch in 2018.
Answer: False
Mel Ottenberg assumed the role of Editor in Chief in 2021, subsequent to the 2018 relaunch.
'Interview Germany' ceased publication in 2017.
Answer: False
'Interview Germany' continued publication until 2020, not ceasing in 2017.
As of the source information, who currently serves as the Editor in Chief of 'Interview' magazine?
Answer: Mel Ottenberg
According to the provided information, Mel Ottenberg currently holds the position of Editor in Chief at 'Interview' magazine.