Girlfriends History

A staff of three editors, two artists, and four salespeople (plus a small army of freelance writers and photographers) works together to put out each issue. The magazine’s offices are located in San Francisco; its parent company, H.A.F. Publishing, also publishes On Our Backs, the official guides for the San Francisco Pride Parade and Celebration (Inside Pride), the Folsom Street Fair, and the Castro Street Fair. H.A.F. Publishing is owned primarily by its founder and editor in chief Heather Findlay, and her mother and publisher Erin Findlay. The magazine is printed in Canada.

Circulation

Print readership: 75,000+ Distribution: United States & Canada, some international Frequency: Monthly Cover Price: $4.95

Awards

Finalist, GLAAD Media Awards, 1998-2001 “Best Investigative Report,” (national, first place) 1999 Vice Versa Awards “Best Publication,” (nationals, second place), 2000 Vice Versa Awards “Best Redesign,” (second place), 2000 Vice Versa Awards “Best Specialty Column,” (nationals, first place), 2000 Vice Versa Awards “Best News Article or News Feature” (nationals, second place), 2000 Vice Versa Awards.

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