Circle Magazine

Circle magazine was a influential yet short-lived publication active from 1944 to 1948 in San Francisco under the Circle Press imprint. Edited by George Leite and Bern Porter, it showcased modern art, literature, and radical ideas. Despite its brief existence, the magazine left a mark on post-war American culture by featuring contributions from notable figures like Henry Miller, Anaïs Nin, Kenneth Rexroth, and Robert Duncan, alongside emerging talents. Its content spanned experimental works, surrealism, and avant-garde pieces, with each issue blending visual art, essays, and poetry, reflecting the editors' eclectic interests. Additionally, Circle Press published books by its contributors, further cementing its impact in connecting diverse artistic movements and voices of the time.