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| In ] a ''Weird NJ'' book was published and in ] the creators of Weird NJ published another book called ], with similar goals on a national scale, after having created the website of that name. | In ] a ''Weird NJ'' book was published and in ] the creators of Weird NJ published another book called ], with similar goals on a national scale, after having created the website of that name. | ||
| The paining of a grinning face, named ], has appeared in many Weird NJ books and on Weird NJ covers. In 2004, the ] building in ], with Tillie on it, was destory to make way for condos, despite Weird NJ people protesting. Tillie's face was saved but the rest of the 100+ year old building was not. | The paining of a grinning face, named ], has appeared in many Weird NJ books and on Weird NJ covers. In 2004, the ] building in ], with Tillie on it, was destory to make way for condos, despite Weird NJ people protesting. Tillie's face was saved but the rest of the 100+ year old building was not. | ||
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Weird NJ is a semiannual magazine that chronicles local legends, ghost stories, folklore and anything considered "weird" in the state of New Jersey.
Weird NJ was created in 1990 by Mark Moran and Mark Sceurman. Weird NJ started as a personal newsletter sent to friends and gradually evolved into a magazine published twice a year. There is also a website. Abandoned places, creepy experiences, unique people, and strange landmarks are common subjects for the magazine. Past issues have covered everything from the Jersey Devil and UFO sightings to abandoned Nike missile silos and the life of Zip the Pinhead.
In 2003 a Weird NJ book was published and in 2004 the creators of Weird NJ published another book called Weird US, with similar goals on a national scale, after having created the website of that name.
The paining of a grinning face, named Tillie, has appeared in many Weird NJ books and on Weird NJ covers. In 2004, the Palace Amusements building in Asbury Park, New Jersey, with Tillie on it, was destory to make way for condos, despite Weird NJ people protesting. Tillie's face was saved but the rest of the 100+ year old building was not.