Ok! First Celebrity News

My wife is a celebrity news (gossip) junkie :) She absolutely loves this magazine, some of the opinion pieces where they try to insert a more classic review or story are pretty pointless though she claims. Many of the article authors are just young and inexperienced. Guess you gotta start somewhere!

I ordered this magazine May 16, 2012 and the estimated delivery date is July 11, 2012. This is rediculous I have purchased several items after this and have received everything. I do not understand that is almost 2 months delivery time. I know that this states that it comes with a free kindle version but hmmmm I don't own a kindle. Unfortunatly this is the only way I was able to get this magazine subscription, there was no option for magazine only. I would not suggest getting this subscription for you or anyone else unless you are fortunate enough to have a kindle.

Sorry for the rant but I think this is REDICULOUS!

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Cross Stitch Gold

I subscribe to this magazine (I now see that Amazon is selling the subscription cheaper then if you do it through the magazine) and it is a very good place to get really beautiful cross stitch patterns in color. In fact, I like a certain artist named Joan Elliott who always posts her new cross stitch patterns here. Later you have to pick them up through her web site at $12.00 each.

Yes, it does come later than if you try and pick it up at Borders or Barnes & Noble but you get it at 1/2 the price by subscription then at the store! Also, if it is a good issue, it sometimes is sold out. So everyone should weigh out the good with the so called bad.

I have to say that I take great offense to what this person "Bookworm4" said about Americans. ("Why oh why do Americans always have to dumb everything down?" ) My goodness, this is NO place to express your dislike of Americans!! If you are American...shame on you! If you are English or whatever, from a foreign country and live in America...double shame on you! I am from Ireland but I am now an American citizen. It is people like you , who make comments like this, who should "Love It or Leave it" Go move elsewhere if it is so horrible here. I think the USA is the BEST and so is Amazon for giving us the great prices they do!!

This is one of the better cross stitch magazines around, but the price is half of what it is here if you buy it from Barnes & Noble. I've also noticed that when you have a subscription, the magazine arrives over a month after it was actually available at a book store. This means you'll end up getting Christmas issues after Christmas.

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I understand the previous reviewer's comment regarding the price, but to give a single star gives the wrong impression. The magazine is magnificently produced. The charts are in color, with symbols, and very easy to read. The projects are beautiful and varied. What more could you want. It's worth every penny you eventually decide to spend on it.

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I just ordered this magazine directly from Cross Stitch Gold and paid $29.95 for a 1-year subscription. Why in the world would Amazon charge over three times as much for the same product??

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Saveur (1-year auto-renewal)

I say "fun" because food should

be a pleasure, as well as an

exploration of the new and

different. One of the great strengths

of this magazine is that you

can get most of the ingredients

without having to visit a particular

store somewhere in the depths of

New York City. The people creating

the recipes are making the effort

to make preparing the food easier

for American cooks.

"Coffee table" magazine? I don't

think so... "Food and Wine": now that

is a magazine more devoted to showing

breathless closeups of beautiful

food. You can't eat it, and you can't

find the ingredients, but it looks

lovely. Yes, the photography in

Saveur is very nice, but that

just enhances the experience for me.

I am a former subscriber to a LOT

of food magazines. Gourmet lost it

when they went PC, and you can never

find the very special ingredients

they mention, unless you live

on a particular street in NYC. F&W

already mentioned. Williams/Sonoma had a

nice magazine, but now sadly gone.

I also like the travel aspect to

the articles, which is generally

much more "real" travel than you get

in other food magazines. As an

example, Gourmet will send a reporter

to the most expensive hotel/restaurant

in Italy, while Saveur will explore the

wonderful food and drinks to be found in

the Italian countryside.

I think the best compliment is that

other food magazines are stealing

ideas from Saveur, in hopes of grabbing

the same audience. A theme shows

up in Saveur, only to be repeated

a month or two later in Food and

Wine.

Perfect? No, but Saveur is working

on it, having had some ups and

downs in the last few years. I

think that the patient is recovering

nicely at this time (6/03).

To me, Saveur is almost more about travel than it is about food. The articles tend to be about cuisines set in the context of their geographic and cultural origins. Rich photography and personal stories give you a flavor of the people and places behind familiar and new dishes. Articles in Saveur have inspired me to take several trips, to places I would not have otherwise considered, and seek out amazing little hole in the wall shops and restaurants.

If you love to travel, cook, and eat, you will love Saveur!

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I have received almost all of the cooking and travel magazines out there and have to say that Saveur is by far one of the best. Not only are the recipes unique and delicious, the beautifully written articles on the cities and countries where the recipes are from are mesmerizing. The photo essays capture the food and culture of the city of focus, bringing the reader closer to the experience of the recipes shared. Some months focus on a particular region, while others pick out an ingredient of the season (such as apples in the most recent addition). After living in Japan for many years, a recent article on Sumo brought back to life the exquisite culture and cuisine I once shared.

I was afraid that the ingredients might be difficult to find given that it is based on international locations, but I have not found this to be a problem. They even took the time to create an 'where to order the food' list at the back for ingredients that aren't at the corner store. This would make a perfect gift for the cook in your life who has an interest in international cuisine and culture.

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Saveur got a new Editor-in-Chief in 2006, when Colman Andrews (one of the original founding crew from the magazine's inception) stepped down after long-running battles with the new corporate ownership (World Publications out of Winter Park Florida.) Andrews was a curmudgeon, and a brilliant iconoclast. For years, he refused to run an image of a turkey on the cover of the November issue, to the displeasure of the newsstand sales dept. He was replaced by James Oseland, a contributor and Associate Editor at the magazine (one of his first acts was to run a picture of a turkey on the cover of the November issue get it?) Saveur has fallen on tough times. Since most ad budgets for the food category are gobbled up by Rachel Ray, Gourmet, BonAppetit, Food and Wine and the like, Saveur is left with table scraps, and issues are skinny. Photography and art direction have always been first rate, and Oseland builds on this tradition with his passion for food photos that border on pornography, they are so luscious) But a shift in focus from Andrews' euro-centric vision to Oseland's more pan-asian outlook (he is the author of an excellent book on Indonesian cuisine, "Spice Islands") leaves something in translation as these themes don't resonate as heartily with Saveur's core audience. But he does seem to be attracting some younger, more urban readers. (Somehow, images of sweaty, grimy cooks behind-the-scene in a Bombay restaurant doesn't stir my soul for Indian food, though.) There is one bright spot a greater focus on Asia has lightened up Saveur's previous artery-clogging fare. The editorial staff write for themselves mainly, so if you share their vision, then you'll love Saveur. (A special issue in 2007 was all about Chicago for instance, which happens to be Oseland's home town.) And other reviewers are spot-on about the recipes if you don't live in NYC, you'll have trouble handily finding ingredients such as chicken feet, although they do reference websites for you to source things via mail-order. Wine coverage since Andrews left has been improving but still not back to where it should be Oseland isn't a wine drinker, and wine stories compete for precious editorial space in these lean times for magazine advertising. I give Saveur high marks for uniqueness. If you do subscribe, broaden your palette and pair Saveur's mineral, flinty undertones with a more practical, off-dry recipe holder such as Bon Appetit, Southern Living, or even Everyday with Rachel Ray (especially if you are the type that likes to hit the "Easy" button!)

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I love this magazine because it gives the background and history of food. When I get the magazine each month,I have to read it right then and there. I finally found out where Salisbury Steak originated. In Ohio, by a doctor during the Civil War. Not in England. The photography is beautiful and some of the stories are memories of what the certain food means to them. They make you want to try everything in the magazine. Saveur is not pretentious as "Food and Wine" or "Gourmet." It is nice to read about regular people that make great food at reasonable expenses. Subscribe to this magazine!

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Louisiana Gardener

I bought this as a gift for my mother in law. Having paged through a years worth of these magazines I can say that it is full of pretty pictures that compliment the text. There are many helpful hints in this magazine.

My mother in law really likes this magazine and has mentioned repeatedly how helpful it is each year as she grows her flowers.

Australian Mother & Baby

I absolutely love this magazine and have gleaned loads of tips and ideas from it since getting pregnant last year. Highly recommend! And a great gift idea for new mums!

Pillsbury Classic Cookbooks

I subscribed to this magazine when I found out that over time, I'd accumulated over 20 issues of it just picking it up at the checkout counter at my local grocery store every now and then. I must admit, even though the subscription is a bit pricey, it is a great buy and to me at least, worth every penny. I await it with great expectation each month wondering what tasty novelties they've come up with next.

The format of this magazine is like a really great cookbook. Every recipe has a picture, is very clearly stated with its ingredients and steps of the procedure, even nutrition information and it also includes useful tips on measuring, ingredient substitution and the like.

The recipes range from old classics to trendy new stuff to try if you've got adventurous tastebuds. I completely love it and experiment thoroughly with it. I recommend that you try it too sometime.

My only complaint, if any, is that they sometimes get carried away suggesting the use of Pillsbury products as main ingredients, if you can't find one or an acceptable substitute, you can't go on! However, it's infrequent that they do so and in no way a reason not to subscribe to this great magazine.

I'm a sucker for comfort food. I was raised by my single father who was an atrocious cook. Every Sunday we would go over to my grandmother's house for dinner and that was my sanctuary from his horrible tasting meals. She would make fried chicken, meat loafs, home made lasagnas, fluffy mashed potatoes, banana cream pie...you know...comfort grandma type food. Well these magazines have those kinds of meals; just real good, simple yet delectable hearty meals.

They always put a bit of a spin on the classics. For instance in this months issue they put mozzarella cheese sticks in the middle of their meat loaf. Or they have a fried chicken recipe in a previous issue where you bread the chicken in taco seasoning. Then they have several completely original ideas like chicken breasts cooked in apple juice, baby carrots, and honey mustard topped with peanuts (it sounds strange, but it's to die for). I have yet to make a bad meal from these books.

They have pictures for every recipe; which I love. I'm a very visual person. It can't just sound good in order for me to make it; it has to look good too. They also list the nutritional information on each recipe as well. This is great if you are counting calories or carbohydrates.

They've had issues on tones of different themes like brunch, low fat cooking, desserts, hamburger, potluck, casseroles; the list goes on and on. Every month is a different theme.

I have made food for bake drives, potlucks, family gatherings and it never fails for people to comment on my cooking and ask for the recipe...never. These books make me look like I really know what I'm doing in the kitchen LOL.

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Affirmation & Critique

I read this publication every six months, I cannot state the way this publication open my eyes to see the truth the way it has to be seen.

I recommend this publication highly, highly, I repeat.

Bookmarks

(****1/2) Bookmarks (A Reader's Guide to the Best in Books) is the newest magazine for bibliophiles in the market. Since its preview/debut issue in Summer 2002, Bookmarks has released 10 issues featuring a mixed bag of classics and contemporary authors like Steinbeck, Dickens, Garcia Marquez, Virginia Woolf, Waugh, Austen, Morrison, Naipaul, Potok, Faulkner, Potok, Vonnegut, and Philip Roth.

The bi-monthly publication has book reviews and selections for readers of all ages. The "Book by Book" section will features a detailed coverage on works of a specific author, suggestions on introductory books to the author, a specific genre of literature, or a particular time period. The currents issue (May/June 2004) features Leo Tolstoy and Literary Voices of the Pre-Civil Rights Era, with a look at classic works by Richard Wright, Ralph Ellison, and James Baldwin.

More than half the pages of the magazine focus on navigating the ever-expanding sea of reading: new books, now-in-paperback books, and reader-favorite recommendations. This is by far the most useful and timesaving resource for me to search for my next reading selection. The "Selections" allows me to preview staff favorites from among the most highly rated books in an issue (usually 4 stars and above).

The "New Book Guide" features book reviews separated into genres like spot, literary fiction, crime, sci-fi, general non-fiction, biography, history, science, and arts. It is therefore structured to find easily the information about a particular book most appealing and relevant to me. Each book featured in this section has a critical summary. The books covered fall into three basic categories: highly rated books that received many reviews, highly rated books that received less comprehensive coverage, and lower rated books that were widely reviewed and well-publicized. That way general popularity of the books, as well as the collective but disparaging critics may be accommodated. Highly rated books maybe balanced with the less publicized or lower-rated books. After all, it is frustrating to apply ratings to any works of literary arts in the absence of myriad choices. To accommodate such need, supplemental reading is provided.

Bookmarks strives to accommodate palates readers of all ages and genres. In any given issue readers will find, in addition to the new releases and talk-of-the-town books that perch on bestseller list, works of classics. I find the inclusion on works of classics and their authors very appealing to me. Bookmarks has simply topped my favorite periodical list for the year and become my reading companion.

2004 (28) © MY

You know that expression "so many books, so little time"? After reading a few issues of "Bookmarks" you will be exposed to so many wonderful books and authors that you will be chanting this as a mantra. It is obvious from the first page of this bimonthly magazine that the editors love books as much as their readers do. It provides balanced coverage of books by bringing together reviews from many other publications, giving you the opportunity to see comments from glowing to scathing so that you can decide for yourself whether a book is worth reading. There are many innovative regular features: "What One Book" takes a topic such as yoga or jazz and asks the experts to suggest books about it; "If..." poses a hypothetical situation and then provides reading suggestions; "Have you read?" provides recommendations by readers. Every issue highlights a veteran author and provides an overview on their writing career and a bibliography. If you only want to subscribe to one magazine for bibliophiles, this should be it!

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I enjoy reading about books almost as much as I enjoy actually reading the books themselves. The hunt is everything. I totally savor the acts of studying and evaluating and planning for my next read. This magazine enhances the experience. It talks about new books, classic books, categories of books, book ratings, editorial book reviews all at great length. There are, what seems like, zillions of reviews that give you enough information to know whether or not you should take a closer look.

This is the best book review source that I have found. This month they are talking about the books of Fitzgerald. Can't wait to dive in!!

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I used to get "book" magazine-I was terribly disappointed when they stopped publishing. I also started to get the riverside review, but then that went out. I haven't been having good lucky lately with the book review magazines. Since every book review magazine I've subscribed to have subsequently gone out of business, I picked up bookmarks at the local library, instead of subscribing to it. Seriously, it's the best book review magazine I've seen in a long time. They offer caplet reviews of new books, as long as the reviews written by major publications. The other great feature is their dedication to older, classic authors and their works. For example, the May issue features Tolstoy, with many pages dedicated to background of him and his works. They offer works to start with and then follow-up reading. They also break down the reviews by themes, and the reviews use a star system. I'd recommend this subscription to anyone who's interested in learning about new books, but not willing to buy (or borrow) unless they know they're good. Hopefully, I haven't jinxed this magazine, too, and that they'll be around for a long time!

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I have been getting this magazine for two years now and always find at least one book that I simply "must" have. I only wish it came out every month instead of every two as sometimes when I go into a "independent" bookstore such as Boulder BookStore or Tattered Cover, I can find newer books that haven't been reviewed in the magazine. I would also like more reviews for young readers not necessarily babies/etc, but for teens. This magazine is tons better than the one Barnes and Nobles wants you to subscribe to with their membership.

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Orange Coast (1-year automatic renewal)

I don't get it. It's one of those magazines that you should be able to pick up for free in front of your local pizza place or bar. There are a lot of ads for Orange County plastic surgeons and dating services; if you're looking for either of those, this ones for you.

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Cibles

Hi,

a great magazine for shooters.

somehow associated with ANTAC which is like the French NRA and a good magazine to read through to brush up on your french before a trip.

Idea : International Advertising Art

Don't purchase subscriptions from Amazon or Magazine Express.

The following are my experiences with a subscription to Hiragana Times from Amazon.

What this page doesn't tell you is that the Japanese magazines subscribed to on Amazon are filled by a company called Magazine Express and are shipped SEAMAIL from Japan which mean you'll recieve every issue 8 to 10 after it's released.

I placed my order in January and, to date, have not recieved a single issue. After several phone calls, the Magazine Express people (who fill the Amazon subscriptions) said they had to restart my subscription for the May issues which will take 8-10 weeks due to shipping issues. So after ordering in January, I will not receive a single issue of this uncancelable magazine until possibly in late July. Very poor service.

This is unacceptable for a magazine that most US Japanese bookstores (fujisan is one) can get within a week or that you can order directly from the publisher for only a few dollars more. If I had known the shipping policy I would not have ordered and the magazine supplier, Magazine Express will not cancel the subscrition.

I advise avoiding ALL Amazon magazine subsriptions due to their poorly stated policies.

**Update, I wrote this review in June. It is now July 8th and I've just been informed I must wait until August 15th to see if an issue arrives. I ordered the magazine on January 9th and I have had no resolution from either Magazine Express or Amazon who provides no way to contact anyone within Amazon about magazine orders. I reiterate, buying magazines from Amazon if a poor idea.

This is by far the best design magazine anywhere. The price might be daunting but, beyond being on the bleeding edge content-wise, issues are typically loaded with custom papers, finishes, a fold out poster, postcards, and other generally inspiring material. If you are tired of yuppie design rags and are looking for great work that spans an incredible range (every month), this is it. Not for "8 ways to better drop shadows" types. This is the real deal.

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I have read this mag thru and thru, and for some 20 + years now it has continued to be at the top of the crop. It is the most superbly laid out and designed magazine with excellant content,that I have ever seen. To be totally honest, I would much rather read and browse this any day over "Print" magazine. This is almost like a graphic design book, that just gets published every 2 months where the best designers in the world are given each about 30 pages to just go nuts on. I found it deep in the stacks of the university library one day and have been hooked ever since...also for those of you who can read/write japanese, german, and english you can have your pick while reading...

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