Perpetual Upstart: The Improper Bostonian

“The Proper Bostonian is a very well-defined type. His basic character traits are almost unmistakable. This is undoubtedly because Boston society has always devoted a great deal of attention to his breeding. The Proper Bostonian did not just happen; he was planned.”

—From The Proper Bostonians by Cleveland Amory

While in college, Mark Semonian conceived The Improper Bostonian as a challenge to his city’s stodgy reputation. He transformed a daring idea into a cherished, family-owned institution. Coming off a stint at the Boston Globe, I rebuilt the nascent, unbound tabloid rag into a biweekly magazine that punched above its weight. In keeping with the rebellious ethos, every audacious cover embodied the publication’s spirited, upstart character.

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Actress Julia Jones on the cover of The Improper Bostonian magazine.

Actress Mindy Kaling in a black dress against a red background on the cover of The Improper Bostonian magazine.

Actress Frankie Shaw on the cover of The Improper Bostonian magazine. Photograph by J. Heroun.

Local television news anchor Jadiann Thompson on the cover of The Improper Bostonian magazine, photographed by J. Heroun.

Actress Uzo Aduba on the cover of The Improper Bostonian magazine.

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Magazine cover with a man giving thumbs up, wearing a suit and tie, headline reads 'Boston's Best.'

Magazine cover featuring a grayscale photo of an older man wearing a suit, glasses, and a watch, with his hand on his chin. Text includes headlines: "Boston bids farewell to Tom...and welcomes Marty," "Giving 2.0 How Techies are Changing Philanthropy

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