The publication announces its last edition
In an unexpected turn of events, ACC Art Books Ltd, the publisher of the beloved Antique Collecting magazine, has announced that the print edition of the magazine will cease publication with its final issue being the June/July 2025 edition [1]. This marks the end of a nearly 60-year run for the magazine that has been a trusted source for antiques and art enthusiasts.
The publisher, in a heartfelt statement, expressed their deep regret at having to make this decision, acknowledging the difficulty involved. They thanked their readership profoundly for staying with them for so long and appreciated the support they have received over the years [1].
Despite the end of the print edition, the associated Antique Collecting website (www.antique-collecting.co.uk) and its social media channels on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Reddit, LinkedIn, Google, and Stumbleupon will continue to operate in their current form. This move ensures that the magazine's online presence and community engagement will remain active even after the print edition ends [1].
Subscribers who have paid in advance for the magazine will receive refunds from the publisher [1]. For any further questions, the publisher can be contacted via email at [email protected] [1].
The final issue of the magazine promises to be a fitting farewell, filled with the high-quality content that has been the hallmark of Antique Collecting magazine for nearly six decades. Though the print edition may be coming to an end, the spirit and legacy of the magazine will live on in its digital form and within the hearts of its loyal readers.
[1] Antique Collecting Magazine Announcement, ACC Art Books Ltd, May 2025.
The publisher's decision to cease the print edition of Antique Collecting magazine suggests a shift in its lifestyle-oriented content towards a digital-focused reality, aligning it more with the current trends in fashion-and-beauty and home-and-garden online publications. Despite this change, the magazine's online presence, including the website and social media channels, will continue to cater to its audience's collectible interests, ensuring an engagement that mirrors the spirit of the print edition.
