Magazines in Iceland appeared during the late 18th century in the form of secular reading materials.
[1] The number of magazines significantly expanded in the last decades of the 19th century.
[1] One of the earliest lifestyle magazines in Iceland is Nýtt Líf which was founded in 1978.
[2] The National Union of Icelandic Journalists publishes a biannual magazine covering journalistic activities in the country.
[3] The following is an incomplete list of current and defunct magazines published in Iceland.