• MAKE Magazine is a quarterly publication dedicated to do-it-yourself home projects, often featuring computers or electronics. It is published by the technology-focused O'Reilly Media company. In January 2009, MAKE branched out and began broadcasting their unique ideas through public television stations across the United States. Produced in Minnesota, the show is hosted by John Park.MAKE Blog: MPR: DIY invention show... (January 18, 2009)

• 1. First published: January 2005
  2. Editor/publisher: Dale Dougherty
  3. Editor-in-chief: Mark Frauenfelder
  4. Spinoff magazine, CRAFT, focuses on arts and crafts-style projects
  5. Frauenfelder writes on Boing Boing blog with frequent MAKE contributor Cory Doctorow
  6. Estimated 90% male readershipMAKE: About MAKE
  7. Self-described "mook," hybrid of magazine and book
  8. Magazine subscribers can access all content online for free
  9. Most issues tie together all projects with a central "theme"

• Regular Features

  • "MakeShift": Readers are challenged to devise an escape from a life-threatening scenario using only a few basic tools
  • "Primer": Instructions for mastering essential skills such as welding or woodworking
  • "Makers": Explores DIY projects and the people behind them
  • "Made on Earth": Discusses projects made using everyday items
  • "Make Free": Column by Cory Doctorow

• Maker Faire

  The Maker Faire is an annual event, sponsored by MAKE, at which readers can participate in competitions, perform live demonstrations and display their DIY projects. The first event was held on April 22–23, 2006, in San Mateo, California. The 2008 event, also held at the San Mateo Fairgrounds, attracted over 65,000 attendees.The New York Times: This, From That (May 13, 2008)

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