Google forays into online magazine; names it 'Think Quarterly'

In a world of accelerating change, we all need time to reflect. Think Quarterly is a breathing space in a busy world. It's a place to take time out and consider what's happening and why it matters, the magazine wrote on its website.

Despite huge response from the readers, the company has start selling copies. It said.

At Google, we often think that speed is the forgotten 'killer application' - the ingredient that can differentiate winners from the rest, managing director Matt Brittin introduces the publication. But in a world of accelerating change, we all need time to reflect. Think Quarterly is a breathing space in a busy world. It's a place to take time out and consider what's happening and why it matters.

The 64-page publication -- Google calls it a book -- is only available online. Readers can either browse in a Flash-based pseudo magazine format, flipping pages with their mouse, or can read web-optimised versions of each article, the Time magazine reports.

The site can be accessed on thinkquarterly.co.uk (also available at m.thinkquarterly.co.uk, if you're on the move).

The next edition of the magazine will be available in May, with the third and fourth following in July and October.