dualissue

Dualissue is a term used in publishing and media to describe the practice of issuing two related issues within a single release cycle or producing one combined edition. The approach is most common for magazines and journals, where a double issue may cover two months or a shared theme in a single publication. Double issues can be presented as a single volume with two sets of content, often bound together under one cover, or as a single issue containing two distinct internal sections with separate pagination or editorial teams.

In print practice, dualissues are often used around holidays, during special events, or to test topics that span adjacent issues. They may be priced differently, sometimes offering a bundled discount for subscribers. In digital formats, dualissue can take the form of bundled editions or a single download containing two separate issue files.

Editorially, producing a dualissue requires coordination to align topics, advertising, and distribution. It can reduce production costs and optimize logistics, but may risk reader confusion or lower circulation if the market prefers regular cadence.

The term is not universally standardized and may be used differently across publishers, platforms, and industries. Related concepts include the double issue, omnibus edition, and thematic special editions.