Poets & Writers Magazine

(2008 HOLIDAY TEAM)Poets & Writers is a non-profit organization dedicated to issues of interest to both amateur and professional writers; this is the organization's magazine. Every issue features an in-depth interview with a writer, articles on subjects such as copyright law, writer's conferences, and book promotion, a list of grant/award/contest deadlines and winners, and the ever popular classifieds where writers can find listings for anthologies and calls for manuscripts. Even the ads scattered throughout are informative. Your subscription cost gives you membership in the organization, allowing you access to their services. Published writers are eligible to be listed in their directory.

If you are a fiction writer or poet, you will appreciate this magazine. Poets & Writers is an invaluable tool for beginners and established writers alike.

There are a few magazines about writing serious writers need to read. "Poets & Writers" is one of them. It has a literary bent, but avoids the nose-in-the-air attitude. It is practical and educational, and is pleasingly presented.

A favorite factor for me are the long feature articles on the culture of writing. In the issue out now, there are two major articles. One is about author Stuart Dybek and his fiction that pulls from his experience growing up on Chicago's colorful South Side. The other is about writing contests, dealing with how ethical they are run, the view of literary judges, and when a writer should considering entering one.

The secondary articles are as informative and as useful, whether you want to learn about promoting your book, doing online workshops or understand the trends driving the industry.

Contests, incidentally, are a big part of PW's value. The magazine tells you who won, and which contests/grants are currently accepting submissions. PW is careful to screen which contests are listed, ensuring only legitimate ones make it through the editors.

The writing itself is interesting. It is not always true that writing magazines are fun to read. It should be, and in the case of PW, everything is engaging.

PW's design is clean. It looks like what a small press literary magazine should look like. The typography and layout are not pretentious or overbearing, but get the job done. It is never work to read this magazine.

I fully recommend "Poets & Writers." You will be better informed about writing and writers, just like the titles implies.

Anthony Trendl

editor, HungarianBookstore.com

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Certainly, it depends on what you're looking forthis periodical is thick and comes every two months. I felt that maybe too much of its thickness came from the large number of ads, mainly ads for writing retreats, seminars, or contests. I was interested in those things, but I was more interested in instruction/tips/exercises that would help me learn about writing, and this I felt was in somewhat short supply. So I didn't renew this, and instead subscribe to "The Writer," which comes monthly, includes lots of instruction/tips/exercises, as well as some ads and notices about opportunities for writers, but not as many as this publication. "Poets & Writers" does include some good interviews, bios, and reviews, but for my money, I favor "The Writer."

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I've been a P&W subscriber and reader (even when not a subscriber) for years. I've also tried various other writers' magazines, such as The Writer and Writer's Digest. The latter two were fine when I was just beginning to dip into the freelance market, just beginning to look at publishers for first manuscripts, but when I gained more experience, I soon realized those just didn't make the cut anymore. The articles were too often repetitive and geared towards such elementary basics that I was no longer gaining new insights. P&W was the next step up.

P&W provides advice, inspiration, informative interviews, current resources for the more experienced and discriminating writer. The bimonthly issues include articles, detailed listings of markets, contests, grants, and helpful, relevant ads. For the price, this is the best magazine available today for the writer who has a portfolio already underway and keeping an ear to the ground for more, staying up to date with what's rumbling in the literary world. With its up-to-date information, I've been able to leave the others aside, including that old bible, Writer's Market, which was, unfortunately, obsolete the moment it was off the presses.

Highly recommended for the writer wanting more.

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There's an inescapeable feeling when reading most writing

publications that you're about to be fleeced. There are ads

that offer instant publication, or expensive editorial and

design services. There is also a tone of phony upbeat optimism

about success in what is admittedly one of the most competitive

arenas in the world.

So Poets & Writers is a relief and a blessing. It offers realistic,

unfawning stories about the experience of real writers. It

also has listings of real prize competitions (not the phony

ones that are about collecting entry fees), winners of

competitions and notices of grants and awards.

Perhaps the best endorsement of all comes from my discarded

copies. I bring them to the magazine rack at my gym. As I

walk past the ranks of people doing their dutiful cardio,

I almost always see one copy being read.

Next to the magazine of the Author's Guild, there's no

better periodical for the committed writer.

--Lynn Hoffman, author of THE NEW SHORT COURSE IN WINE and

the forthcoming novel bang BANG from Kunati Books.ISBN 9781601640005

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Victoria

Like thousands of other women, I loved this magazine in the late 1980s and into the 90s. I saved every issue, but when Nancy Lindemeyer was replaced by Peggy Kennedy, the book lost its luster, as well as its layers. For one thing, it started looking like Martha Stewart Living and reading like (the late) Working Women. Still, I mourned its loss in 2003. Sadly, I had given away all my back issues in 2001 now I realize that was probably a reaction to the blandness of the Peggy Kennedy years. Four years later, I was delighted to hear Hoffman Publishing was bringing Victoria back. But sadly, that is not the case. Oh, a magazine called Victoria is published and on the surface, it looks like my complex and elegant old friend. But take a good long look and you will see this new incarnation lacks not only depth but beauty and character. With Nancy Lindemeyer's Victoria, the reader had the feeling the staff was mostly made up of bluestockings who happened to appreciate a lovely life filled with pretty things that held meaning. Now it's just pretty things. I'm not sure if we have changed so much that the charm of Victoria is now lost on us or if the staff is so shallow and inexperienced that the magazine is but a pale copy of the original. Grammatical errors abound, especially in the earlier Hoffman issues; the text is overly florid sometimes, and the photography lacks depth. The models in fashion layouts are vapid creatures. Something is horribly awry!

Still, I give Hoffman credit for trying, and I have seen some improvements with each issue over the past two years. I let my subscription lapse, and I'll peruse the magazine at the drug store before I purchase it on a regular basis.

Addendum, December 2011: After a hiatus from reading Victoria, I was pleased to discover that the new version is now higher in editorial quality than it was a few years ago. I imagine the goal was to re-create the original but also incorporate some changes. I think the process is coming along nicely, and I want to be fair in my assessment of Victoria. She's an old friend made over, and I have not yet abandoned her!

Where have you been all these years?

After being out of circulation for years, I'm so thrilled that Victoria magazine is back! It was my late mother who first subscribed to Victoria and after reading one of the issues, I was hooked and fascinated. My ex-hubby was stunned the first time he saw my stack of old issues of Victoria and asked me, "Baby, why do you have to keep those old magazines?" He didn't understand the value and the delight it gives me whenever I read the back issues from time to time.

This is one magazine that I thoroughly enjoy reading from cover to cover for all its inspiring and interesting articles, outstanding photography, old-fashioned decorating ideas, travel, recipes and special features, and all the things about this publication. Kudos to Hoffman Media for bringing it back to its readers.

Welcome back, Victoria ... a magazine that is more than just a magazine, it's a classic, romantic and elegant reading material that is meant to be collected rather than thrown out after a few reads like most magazines.

If I were asked to choose only one magazine to take with me on a desert island, it has to be Victoria. If I have to read it over and over again, I would gladly do it. That's how interesting this magazine is.

Victoria adds beauty and grace to any coffee table. Wholeheartedly recommended.

P.S. Please don't leave your readers again!

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I am one of the people who agreed with the "Spoiled Princess's" review of Victoria's re-release. There is far less substance, far less magic in the 2008 Victoria magazines than in the ones of the 90's.

The twentieth century had its own Gilded Age in the 1980s and 1990s and Victoria Magazine perfectly reflected that, while at the same time holding a mirror to the Gilded Age of the 1880s and 1890s. It was the perfect marriage of past and present. Maybe Victoria is a true reflection of our times because it does feel to me that the times we live in now are less substantial in a few ways. All frosting and no cake syndrome...

I credit former editor Nancy Lindemeyer and photographer, Toshi Otsuki, among others of the old team for the Victoria I treasure. I guess that makes me a "spoiled princess" too. So, thank you to the old Victoria for spoiling me and for treating me with the high standards suited for a princess.

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I was thrilled to find out this mag was back in circulation!! I immediately went to amazon to find it after having no luck in stores that used to carry it. I ordered and was so excited when I got my first issue....BIG DISAPPOINTMENT...it is nothing like it was in the "good ole days"....There are no articles on the history of the victorian era of why they did things they way they did. Example: Why they used colored stones instead of diamonds for engagement rings, what the colors and types of flowers mean in weddings etc...I have received two issues now and am still not happy, I am not renewing my subscription!! I recommend finding this at a store and looking inside BEFORE subscribing. Your local Sams Club has this mag.

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Yes, Victoria has undergone some major changes. It even disappeared for a few years, which broke many hearts.

And, no, it's not quite the same as it was at its peak, but the fact is there's still no other magazine like it. Full of lush photos, interesting articles, and wonderful resources, Victoria is a beautiful, blissful escape from the everyday. I think the editors and writers are doing a really great job with trying to restore the magazine to its former glory.

I'm so glad I took the chance and re-subscribed. I had read mixed reviews of the "new" Victoria and was a little hesitant to splurge on a subscription when I hadn't seen any of the "new" issues. But I love it. Every new issue is a little vacation from the ordinary. Whenever it arrives I sneak off to the back porch swing for a few hours and lose myself in Victoria's pages.

Definitely worth a subscription.

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Cq : Radio Amateurs Journal

I enjoy reading CQ for the articles aimed at the beginners as well as more detailed articles appealing to a more seasoned operator. It gives ideas for kits to build, antenna projects and operating procedures for the many different methods todays HAM can "work the world". I look forward to each months copy.

I'll pick up a copy of CQ every once in a while when there's an article of interest, but find it generally too limited. QST is a better general coverage amateur radio magazine the problem being that unless you belong to the ARRL (and get it with your membership), it can be hard to find. On the other hand, you can JOIN the ARRL for about the same cost as subscribing to CQ anyway ... and get a better magazine. My advice is to pass CQ by and pick up the ARRL membership with QST magazine () instead. CQ will be available on the supermarket or bookstore rack if there's a current issue you want.

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CQ magazine is an excellent and valuable source of information for Amatuer Radio operators, or those interested in the hobby. Each issue includes informative articles, product reviews and do-it-yourself project ideas.

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CQ: Amateur Radio is a magazine geared toward amateur radio operators and enthusiasts. Ham radio is one of those hobbies that can encompass a lot of different specialties such as: Emergency communications (EMCOMM), distance communications (DXing), contesting, clubs, nets, building antenna's, public service, talking with friends, satellite communication, repeaters, weak signal operations, personal safety, etc. Due to the diversity of amateur radio it can be difficult to find a magazine that might cater to areas that you find interesting. This is the main problem that I have found with CQ. Many of the articles do not interest me or pertain to my areas of ham radio. CQ in many respects is so global that it just does not relate to me.

Reasons why CQ does not work for me include:

Too global

Not enough relevant articles that satisfy my interest

Tons of advertising (I know, a necessary evil)

Some articles are not well written or edited

Overall Assessment:

CQ does not have enough articles that interest me. You may have a different perspective. As everyone has different likes and dislikes I say give it a read for a few months and see if the articles are interesting to you.

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I subscribed to CQ Magazine for two years on 10/22/12. I have enjoyed reading CQ Magazine in the past but my first preference has been and is QST to which I also subscribe.

As of 12/31/12 when our last mail was received am still waiting for the first issue of my new CQ Magazine subscription.

C. Bowers, Kaysville, Ut

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Paris Review

If you were locked in an attic by cruel parents, and allowed to read only one literary journal, The Paris Review would entertain you with its sword-slicing poetry, move you with soul revealing fiction, and show you the bare-knuckled truth about human nature in its non-fiction. You would emerge from that attic, years later, better educated and aware than 80% of the planet. The other 20%; you could hold your own.

The writing in the Paris Review is probably unmatched elsewhere in a popularly available magazine. Other magazines and reviews sometimes have top quality pieces, maybe one or two excellent pieces in each issue, but I found that the high standards of quality in the Paris Review is very rarely matched. The Paris Review unlike most publications is systematically excellent.

The fictional stories are interesting and seemingly unique. The poetry is vivid and compelling. The interviews and non-fiction pieces also are no less enticing, excellent and important. If you are interested in writing, in reading compelling fiction and non-fiction, or the creative arts generally, I strongly recommend this magazine.

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This is one of my favorite subscriptions and I look forward to my quarterly issue. For those who think that $12 an issue is a bit high: there is almost no advertising in this periodical. There are a few ads (typically two near the front and the back cover) from publishers or Chanel, or something else classy. No ads fast food, deodorant, etc...

What this means is that this periodical must survive with almost all of their profits from readers and subscribers.

Onto content. Every single month there averages about 200 pages + of poetry, short stories, essays, and interviews. The content is varied and of excellent quality. Many works are from contemporary and rising authors but several are from older and even deceased writers (such as an unpublished work of Bolano's being printed in four parts in four issues). Again, the content varies but is of high quality. The last issue had interviews with a couple of iconic science fiction writers (I use the term science fiction loosely): Samuel Delaney and William Gibson. These interviews were so well executed and written that I now have novels from both authors, as well as some of the authors they mentioned, on my library queue. In a previous issue I read a Franzen interview and decided that I needed to read his novels (glad I did), as well as a Ray Bradbury interview that rekindled my interest in Fahrenheit 451.

Some of the stories and poetry deal with real issues: sex, drugs, death, life; so this is not all sunshine and happy unicorns. There are a few of those for optimists, but many of the stories and poems are dark, depressing, and real. In their pages I have discovered a wide range of literature and I will continue to support their periodical as long as they maintain their high standards for quality literature.

I also recommend Ploughshares, Harvard Review, and Tin House. (In case you are a book NUT like me)

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This was a renewal and was received on time with no issues missed. My husband never misses reading this publication from cover to cover.

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I ordered this review a couple months ago and now I am looking into buying back issues because of how much I enjoy reading this. It is a great literary magazine.

Fanfares

Coming in the same size and on the same six times a year production schedule as its peer, American Record Guide, Fanfare magazine gives American classical music buyers another perspective on new releases. It also provides interviews with musicians and others in the industry, another complement to ARG's coverage of musical America.

Calling itself the magazine for serious record collectors, Fanfare's reviews are almost always longer than ARG's. Some people think the reviews tell them more; sometimes they do and sometimes they tell you more about the reviewer. It's a certainty that, with at least some Fanfare reviewers, the lengthy reviews are more about the reviewer than the music under discussion.

I think there are a number of things this magazine does well and I would say those things are these:

1. As a subscriber, you gain access to Fanfare's electronic warehouse of reviews going back to the 1980s. This is the most outstanding benefit since more than half of all "new" classical music releases are re-releases of music that's been recorded and released previously. And since only about 1 percent of new releases are an improvement on existing recordings, the ability to go back in time and see what else is out there -which is what made the Penguin Guide famous -is critical to collectors making sound purchasing judgments.

2. Fanfare gives its critics all the space they need for their reviews. This can -when the critic is incisive and direct -result in a penetrating and searching review. When one of the lesser writers is at work, it is kindly to say the literary concepts of directness and conciseness are abandoned. These reviews tend to become personal observatins and not subjective reports on the product.

3. Fanfare uses an unusual format in its opening pages that merge interviews with reviews of spotlighted recordings. This provides more in-depth coverage and opinion on these pieces -usually including lengthy direct quotes from the composer or playre -than any other publication provides.

Not everything at Fanfare is plum pudding and there are equal and corresponding negative aspects to this magazine. They include:

1. Long-winded reviewers with an agenda and, sometimes, little to say about the music. Some reviewers write about the CD in the first and last paragraph and expound on their musical knowledge (or their opinions) everywhere else. Even one of their own critics once published an epistle on how to write a review, saying many reviews seemingly act like liner notes for the music.

2. They publish a lot of letters, which is a positive and a big improvement over ARG. However, in the letters section the reviewers are given space to respond to all criticism. This tells me their work cannot stand up to criticism and the magazine does not value reader input that varies from its expert opinion. They also publish a section where the reviewers get to critique each other. For me, this is no help whatsoever and little more than a personal bashing ground.

3. Fanfare's wide one column format can be difficult for the eye to follow and may exhast the reader. Going to a two column format, like that used by ARG, would improve matters and allow the magazine to put more text into fewer pages since you get more text on the page in multiple columns than in a single column.

Another plaudit -the writing used to be pretty bad in this magazine, with flowery prose regularly substituted for informatio. I am pleased to say this has improved over the years. One reason for this, I think, is that -unlike ARG, which recruits its reviewers from universities and the musical establishment -Fanfare often recruits its reviewers from its subscription base. While a number of its critics are famous, long term music writers, a surprising number are self-taught in the art of music and/or music criticism and/or have been community practitioners.

However, in the comparison with American Record Guide, my assessment is that ARG employs some of the best music critics in the USA and Fanfare, for the most part, does not. I consistently find ARG's best reviewers include more reference recordings in their comparative reviews than Fanfare, even though Fanfare's reviews are sometimes twice as long. Also, much of Fanfare's "front end" product -the interviews with performers and recording company executives that runs through the first 100 pages of each issue -paves the way for the plentiful pages of color advertising in the magazine. Stated another way, it is the crossover from a critical guide to one that is in bed with the music industry. Advertising pays the freight, I know, and there is a price to pay for that -one ARG will not pay.

Another plaudit, especially for the Fanfare editor, is his habit of offering more than one review of an item. I once read two reviews of the Dohnanyi violin concertos that followed back to back. They could not have been more different; one praised the recording to the skies, the second recommended other recordings of both pieces. Because some of Fanfare's critics simply overdo it with enthusiasm a bit too often, in my view, this editorial device is very helpful for me.

As subscriber to both Fanfare and ARG, I find each has merit and complements the other. Each is published six times annually and they arrive at my house about the same time. Both are also available online to subscribers. I often read one, then refer to the other for elucidation. Fanfare making available its database or reviews going back to 1989 to subscribers is a big advantage over ARG, which does nothing of the sort and, instead, suggests subscribers keep all their old copies and refer to them when they want to know something. In this way, Fanfare is in the 21st century and ARG is in the 20th century.

While no critical journal is perfect, I don't think there is any question Fanfare has moved ahead of the British magazine Gramophone, whose level of criticism has declined, its level of poor writing has increased, and it has put more emphasis on world musical development and download technology than reviewing music available to readers. I would recommend this magazine over Gramophone for anyone wanting recommendations on new recordings.

Living With Christ - Large Print Us Edition

I subscribe to "Living with Christ" 2 years ago even if I owned a Vatican II Missal because of its portability. I've cherished it ever since. First of all it always has beautiful religious art on the cover and I have saved some of them. Inside you will find an editorial that gives you an idea of the theme of the month's readings are. That is followed by an article on the Gospels. The magazine always has an inspirational piece by a known saint or writer.

To enrich worship, Living with Christ offers a preparation for Sundays that families can meditate on each week. There are also household rituals that bring the celebrations of the liturgical year into our homes.

"Liturgical Link" section contains explanations of the Mass and the "Living our Faith" section is writing that builds on the theme and the elements of our faith. They are usually written by saints/contemplatives.

Also included are morning and evening prayers, articles by priests,religious and other people of faith, and two explorations of the Scriptures which is suitable for individuals or group use.

Finally, it has the Eucharistic Liturgy with all the prayers the priest recites during Mass so readers can follow along, the weekly intercessions, and the daily readings and Gospel for the entire month including feast days and holidays. Sprinkled throughout the issue are quotations from saints that relate to the day's readings.

This magazine is a must for people who want to keep up with the readings of the daily Mass either in church, at home, or at work. I bring my issue on vacation with me. The large print is very easy on the eyes. The plastic cover is an added bonus with built in book marker. Living with Christ also includes an Easter Triduum issue.

Living With Christ Large Print Us Edition

When My first edition of the subscription arrived it was very well packaged with a see-through plastic bag.

I had received several notices via email about my order so that I was well informed by Amazon. Cost for the year subscription $32.95

In retrospect I would not order this monthly magazine through the Amazon Magazine Express company again.

1. A gift subscripion given by me at Christmas time was $21.95.it started on January of this year I ordered it late in November 2007.

2. Even without the Christmas special the company publishing "Living with Christ" is offering a regular subscription at $24.95

(Novalis-)

Finally the initial reference from Amazon stated

"We thought you'd like to know that your magazine order has been

received by our magazine subscription provider, Magazine Express, Inc..

The first issue of the subscription should take up to 12_to_16_weeks to

arrive from the date you placed your order."

The actual time was about half that time.

The content of "Living with Christ" is what I expected and I am pleased with the subscription

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This is a wonderful book if you like reading the daily readings. I am a lector and use this book often to prepare before mass. This enables me to see any hard to pronounce names or city names before mass so I can look up the pronunciation on the internet. Also great for people who are hard of hearing they can follow along using this book.

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Guitarist

I've been purchasing this high-quality magazine for the past 3 1/2 years and have been mostly thrilled with the quality of its content for the entire duration.

The gear reviews are probably the best in its publication class: the gear they choose to review covers a wide range of user profiles, from boutique to beginner-oriented gear. The lessons and transcriptions cover a good balance of the musical landscape in guitar music and are very well produced. The columns on guitar and amp maintenance are so-so, and unfortunately don't go much beyond the very basics, but the occasional recording and songwriting columns are much more sophisticated.

The artist features are probably the weakest part of the magazine, and take up a solid chunk of the magazine, but it's probably a necessary evil of marketing the publication. Finally, the CD/DVD reviews are idiosyncratically British and overly indulge in glowing reviews for too many mediocre modern Britpop acts and the British version of alternative rock...but then, that's part of the charm of buying a UK publication isn't it?

I've enjoyed the editorial content of the magazine so much that I've been a subscriber for the past two years. Sadly, as good as the editorial content, the business side of the magazine appears to fall far short.

As a consumer, probably the main thing one would care about for a publication that costs $135 annually is consistent and timely delivery. Not only does the publisher seem incapable of delivering the magazine in synch with the time it hits newsstands in the UK, but it consistently arrives later than it hits the newsstands IN THE U.S. In fact, the routine delay is about 25 days after an issue's release.

Even worse, nearly half of all issues simply never arrive, which is a problem I've not encountered with the magazine's sister publications (Guitar Techniques and Total Guitar). After months of communicating with the publisher, I'm advised that this is a widespread problem that has required a change in the delivery method to attempt solving the problem. Kudos for that...however, the attempt to achieve delivery of 2 back issues that never arrived was similarly unsuccessful. Somehow, Guitarist UK issues seem to turn into vaporware when they are mailed...which would suggest that using a courier with tracking might be helpful once a problem has been clearly identified.

Although it has good editorial content, the lackluster business management and fulfillment functions make this an ambivalent recommendation. The Economist manages timely delivery and it costs less. Let's hope Guitarist can pull it together, because it's editorial team deserves a competent business team backing it: 6.5 on a 10-point scale.

Without the delivery problems, it would get a solid 8.0.

This magazine is perfect for people who think that knowing all the gear and buying most of it, helps you to make you a great guitar player.

It's just the opposite: all this gear crap is a filler, a distraction. Trust me, I have been there, and it was a mistake. Get rid of this magazine and learn to play by going to a quality tutor or online.

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Acoustic Guitar

If you love to pull out that acoustic and knock off a few songs when the world seems to be going crazy and your soul needs the healing energy of music, then you should read this magazine. It provides good product reviews, playing tips, and song tabs. Also helpful are tips for tuning up and maintaining your guitar so it stays in the best playing condition. Although I am not a fan of magazine ads, the ads in this magazine are cool because they provide useful information about new products and services that would otherwise be difficult to discover. The interviews with top acoustic players like James Taylor, Neil Young & Bert Jansch are also a big plus. In all honesty, I do not read every issue--I grab issues when they have something I am interested in. In sum, if you are serious about playing that Martin or Gibson sitting in the corner, then read Acoutic Guitar every now and then--you will learn something!

Most guitar magazines are about mainly equipment and to a lesser extent, the thrash/metal/punk/whatever hero of the moment. "Acoustic Guitar" is different. It does talk about equipment, sure, but the primary focus has always been the music and the artists.

I have a couple years' worth of "Acoustic Guitar" on my bookshelves, unlike another popular magazine that gets read and tossed or given away. I don't save every issue, but I save a lot, as there's so much timeless information and good music to be found. In the few issues withing arm's reach I see a story on the music of "O Brother Where Are Thou?" with an arrangment of "Man of Constant Sorrow". Here's an article on Jazz Manouche and Django Reinhardt, with a tutorial written by John Jorgenson. Another issue spotlights the then-new MTV Unplugged phenomenon, and has a transcription of Clapton's unplugged "Layla".

Issues have covered contemporary singer-songwriters, Cuban "Son" music, African music, 1920s American Jazz guitarists... just about anything that can be played on a guitar. Evry issue is a surprise, and even if it doesn't have one of your favorites it'll have something you'll find interesting and useful.

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This a good magazine for someone who wants to learn to play folk or fingerstyle music. I have tried all of the other magazines and this magazine as far as content and price are above the rest. That being said, this magazine is only a good suppliment for your guitar learning. Even if you don't desire to do anything but strum an acoustic guitar, I don't think this magazine can be your one source of literature. I would recommend that this magazine be purchased along with one of the mainstream magazines such as Guitar One or Guitar World.

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It is wonderful to see a magazine that focuses on the acoustic guitar player. So many magazines seem to zero in primarily on the electric guitarist and rock/metal artists. This magazine has a bit of everything. Interviews with musicians of various genres, music with notation and tabs, and tips on different guitar techniques. It's a great way to get to know artists whom I've never heard of before and seek out their music to listen to.

I don't subscribe to this magazine (I'm a coffee shop magazine buyer), but I do buy it frequently. I'm a new guitarist who owns two acoustic guitars.

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I've been subscribed to Acoustic Guitar Magazine since December 2003. I really enjoy every issue in its entirety. It has a variety of sections such as: Guitar and equipment reviews, artist interviews, Music CD's reviews, music to play, guitar lessons, vintage guitars and history, tips, events etc,. Advertising is always moderate. I am seriously thinking to start purchasing past issues. Good stuff !!Indeed a Great Guitar Magazine !!

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