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Revision as of 00:14, 17 August 2005 by 205.188.116.136 (talk) (→History)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Weird NJ is a semiannual magazine that chronicles local legends, ghost stories, folklore and anything considered "weird" in the U.S. state of New Jersey.
History
Weird NJ was created in 1989 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, specifically in the months of May and October. 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 another book was published called Weird US that covered sites and stories across the U.S. In 2005 a series of books were started for other states, including Florida, Illinois, and Wisconsin.
The painting 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 the image of Tillie on it, was destroyed to make way for a hotel. When Weird NJ readers learned of the planned demolition efforts were started to try to save the building. Tillie's face was saved but the rest of the 100+ year old building was not.
Weird NJ has also influenced numerous other simliar groups in New Jersey and around the United States. These Include "The Midnight Society", "PsychoNJ", and "Myth Mission".
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