Perhaps the third time will be the charm

The Oxford American, the self-styled "Southern magazine of good writing", which has already used up two of its designated number of lives, announces that it is once again back in publication, this time in association with the University of Central Arkansas. The New York Times seems to be growing sarcastic about their on-again, off-again existence, though:

The Oxford American, the Southern literary magazine born again more times than a backsliding Southern Baptist, has found salvation, and resurrection is expected in November.... The OA, as it is known, will switch from bimonthly to quarterly and will operate as a nonprofit entity, something at which it is experienced. The OA had the odd distinction of being the only magazine this year to win a National Magazine Award after it had closed.

I really do wish them the best. They're like that talented and ambitious hard-luck cousin whose brilliant plans always seem to fall just short of solvency. Do you suppose they'll honor the remaining issues on my old subscription and the gift subscriptions I gave away before their most recent demise?

Here's the dealbreaker: will there be any more Music Issues?

Editorial note, 6/2/04: The OA's new FAQ page provides some answers.