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FAQs
Can I purchase a single issue?
Yes, you can purchase single issues on this page.
Can I give a subscription as a gift?
Yes! All subscription tiers are available as gift subscriptions. Gift subscriptions are one-year subscriptions and are non-renewing, which means the subscription won't automatically be renewed after the subscription term ends.
When will my first issue arrive?
The current issue will be sent to you as soon as you subscribe. Print delivery is quick, usually less than 4 days!
What's in the magazine?
Here’s some of the fun, fascinating, 100% human stuff you'll find in Paper Airplane in 2026:
- Wordplay by Kory Stamper
- Author Q&As with Hanif Abdurraqib, Duane Swierczynski, and more
- The stamp art of Chris Ware
- Comics by Navied Mahdavian, K. Wroten, Maris Wicks, Beccs Champagne, Lindsey Leigh, and more
- Book excerpts from Helen Scales, Jess Zafarris, Martha Barnette, and Pulitzer Prize winner Douglas Hofstadter
- Infographics by Caroline Hu
- Mazes by Guinness Record-holding mazemaker Michelle Boggess-Nunley
- Cover art by Kaitlin Brito
PLUS - Longform writing
- Games
- Word puzzles
- Photography
- Original art coloring pages
- Activities
- Cut-out postcards
& - Assorted novelties and surprises
No cynicism. No ads. No A.I.
Can I get the print version delivered outside the U.S.?
We’re currently only able to ship the print version to locations in the U.S. and Canada. To let us know what location you want us to deliver to, email support@paperairplane.pub.
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