Ad-Free Ms. Back on Newsstands With Focus on ‘World of Women’

Eight months after suspending publication, Ms. magazine went back to the newsstand today without advertising.

The magazine also has a slightly new name, Ms.: The World of Women, which its backers say better reflects its worldwide scope.

The first issue of the redesigned magazine is selling for $4.50 a copy. Subscriptions are $40 a year for six issues.

The cover of the first issue shows a tiny globe nestled between two women’s hands. “Collector’s edition,” it says across the top. “No advertising, editorially free. Ms. Lives.”

The 17-year-old Ms. suspended publication after the November, 1989, issue. Its new owner is Dale Lang, who also publishes Working Woman, Working Mother, Sassy and Success magazines.