Ak
இந்தப் பக்கத்தை தமிழில் வாசிக்க: அஃக்
Ak (1972-1980) was a Tamil literary magazine. It was named after the letter ஃ (அஃக்) which is unique to the Tamil language. It was run by Ak Parandaman, and was published out of Salem, Tamil Nadu once a month. From years 1972 to 1980, 22 issues were published.
History
Ak Magazine was launched in June 1972 with the proclamation 'Ezhuthayutha Matha Edu'. The magazine was printed at Brindavanam Press started at the home of Ak Parandaman in Zahir Ammapalayam, Salem. Ak Parandaman made many innovations in printing the magazine, which stood out amongst the independent magazines of that time. The last of magazine's 22 issues came out on June of 1980.
Content
Ak magazine published the works of various parties working in Tamil modern literature. The story 'Jeevan' written by Ki. Rajanarayanan was published in the first issue. Stories of Vannadasan, Nakulan, Sarvagan, Narano Jeyaraman, R. Rajendra Cholan and Plays named 'Bayangal' written by Ambai & 'Porvai Porthiya Udalgal' written by Indira Parthasarathy were also published.
