Men’s magazines aren’t what they used to be. In 2011, most cover little more than sex, abs, suits and gadgets. We love all that stuff, but where are the tales of high adventure and derring-do? In decades past, this is what men got to read about. Then again, men’s adventure magazines, as they’re known, weren’t exactly bastions of literary merit. The best part of these bygone era rags is the covers. We’ve curated 13 that will have you scouring local flea markets for a collection of your own.


