Closer magazine is focused firmly at women, featuring articles on women's lifestyle concerns and other important information for today's modern busy woman. Purchase a single copy of CLOSER or a subscription of any term, delivered globally. Up to 3 p.m., current issues are mailed out the same day! Subscriptions are available in various terms from 1 month to 12 months. Monthly subscriptions cost $14.95, quarterly costs $39.90 and yearly subscriptions are $74.85. Single copies contain only part of the story with no special offers or promotions. These are available for $4.95 each or three for $29.85. CLOSER was founded by former ESSENCE editor Ann Bausum who also served as its president until her death in 2015. The magazine is published by Imprint Publications, a division of Universal Uclick. CLOSER covers stories about women of influence and their careers, health and fitness, food, fashion, beauty, travel, and entertainment. It contains articles by leading women's writers as well as regular columnists such as Oprah Winfrey, Maya Angelou, and Alice Walker. The first issue of CLOSER was released in November 1987. Since then, it has become one of the most trusted sources for women's news and information. It currently has an average monthly readership of 2 million people in 120 countries.