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Thursday, December 4, 2014

American Bungalow

American BungalowIf you're into bungalows or craftsman furnishing and decor, this magazine is a "must have". I was thrilled to discover it and read it cover to cover, both for the articles and for the ads, which show hard-to-find items for bungalows by small suppliers as well as big ones.

The articles cover restored old homes and new ones in the style -how they are decorated and maintained -and there are lots of examples of what people have done with their bungalows. There is a newsletter section at the back with pertinent events and information about preservation and bungalow neighborhoods across the country.

At first I was put off by the price, but as magazines go, American Bungalow is a real standout. In fact it looks more like a book than a magazine. The photography and design are first rate. I just wish it were more frequent than 4 times a year.

Not only does this magazine highlight the "before & after" photos of renovating these beautiful houses, they also offer project ideas, tips & techniques, sources for materials, and great historical data as well. We've solved many of the "remuddling" mysteries of our bungalow by relying on ABM. Of equal importance is their online forum--a group of bungalow-friendly individuals from around the country who trade ideas, advice and support. This is an active and knowledgeable community. If you fall in love with the magazine, you can get back issues through the website. It's beautifully done.

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I first discovered American Bungalow magazine about a year ago and was instantly hooked! This magazine is full of helpful information for anyone who is interested in the era of the American Arts and Crafts movement (architecture, furniture, and decor). Although I do not own a bungalow house, I would love to someday. It doesn't matter whether your interest in these houses is scholarly or practical. As a woodworker who loves to build classic A&C furniture, I value the magazine for its ability to show me beautiful photographs of this timeless furniture in its natural context a bungalow house! The ads are a great resource for all things Bungalow and Arts&Crafts, and the stories about famous bungalows and bungalow neighborhoods are very inspiring to the house lovers among us.

Treat yourself to this magazine I highly recommend it!

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I love this magazine.

I have a hard time justifying it as a magazine thoughit's not your usual "full of ads and worthless information" magazine. This one is a keeper. I have a shelf devoted to them (and I know when one is missing toodon't even ask to borrow one!) I hear that even the back issues sell on Ebay for huge amounts of money. It means that much to a lot of people.

I find myself scurrying to my mailbox hoping to find it every 3 monthsonce I receive it I relish in it for daysI have bought two subscriptions just to keep the harmony in my marriage when it arrives and my husband wants to read too. Problem solved for under $30!

Really it's not a magazine subscriptionit's a magazine prescription for the dreamer in all of usthere is joy, awe, and lots of ooh's and ahh's on each and every page.

Even if you don't own a bungalowlike meit is still an inspiration for those that wish they could and those that admire the lifestyle and memories that old homes bring to heart. American Bungalow takes me back to Grandma's house and to me that is what makes me love the magazine all that much more. It's not just reading the articles (which are wonderful) it's the feeling the magazine produces (the wonderful photos)that never lets me downto once again be in Grandma's house. The "feeling" of the home I wish to have.

Cost of subscription29.95

Having to have all Back Issues200.00

Feelings of being where you felt safe and at peace Priceless.

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This is the magazine that best reflects the original spirit of the Arts & Crafts, bungalow, craftsman and closely-related styles. It manages a nice blend of coverage of older houses, furniture, and decor while mixing in renovation, the occasional modern adaptation, preservation activities, research and historical articles, and so on. The magazine is expensive and only comes out quarterly, but production values are high, the content is wonderful, and even the ads rise to the level of serving as a sourcebook. This is one of the few magazines to which we subscribe that we keep.

Again, expensive compared to most magazines, particularly on a subscription basis, but jewels tend to be expensive!

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Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Affirmation & Critique

Affirmation & CritiqueI 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.

Friday, July 11, 2014

Humor Times

Humor TimesThe Humor Times is a great publication! I must disclose my bias here upfront: the publisher is a personal friend of mine, and I played keyboards in his band in the late 90's (dude!). He's a wonderful spirit, a fine musician and band leader, and his name is James Israel.

His paper and online resources contain thought provoking and insightful cartoons that skewer modern life and the figures who seem to exemplify the best and worst of our species.

If you don't like political cartoons of a left-of-center bent then this publication is definitely not for you! Don't subscribe unless you want to enter a purgatory of conflicting desires wherein you might have to laugh at yourself once in a while.

BUY THIS PAPER! It supports the people who think like you do and have the luck to be able to express themselves artistically in their attempts to make this a better planet to live on.

Patrick McGilvray

Publisher

I just enjoyed reading the latest issue of the Humor Times. Every month the HT pulls together the best political cartoons of the month. This issue's cartoons even made me laugh about the tragedy unfolding in the Gulf of Mexico. The HT is a breath of fresh air, a blast of comic relief. It's the Daily Show in print. Like its motto says...don't cry about the news, laugh about it with the Humor Times!

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Humor Times is the best way to get the news. You can keep up to date on current issues without needing an antidepressant. I only wish they had a daily newspaper.

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The "Humor Times is a well produced "progressive" cartoon newspaper that is both funny and smart. Full of political satire and cutting edge news. Not only cartoons from a bevy of artists but also news and opinion pieces from various commentators.

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I love political cartoons and this is a brilliant collection of current event cartoons. It's also supplemented with commentary and great stuff, like "Bizarro" and "Cornered". I look forward to each issue and find myself clipping out my favorite cartons constantly.

Friday, June 13, 2014

Gun Digest (1-year)

Gun DigestAs a Certified Glock Armorer who does the Gun Show circuit, I am quite versed on the Glock. This publication keeps me informed on the various other brands of guns, accessories, and ammuniton prices. It's frequent publication is both a good thing and a bad thing. Yes, it's a little more current (as current as print work can be), but the frequency in the mail box means I probably only read about every other issue. If you are into a specific shooting sport or hunting, there are other publications for you, but this is a good general knowledge publication.

It took five weeks from date of ordering to receiving my first copy so you must be patient. However when it arrived, I was very pleased. Good articles, lots of gun-related classifieds, this will be a fun read. The quality of the paper is what you would expect in this type of biweekly publication, just a little better than newsprint and so the quality of the illustrations isn't up to the annual "Gun Digest" publication but this is only to be expected.

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I subscribe to this magazine for my husband. As a gun enthusiast, he reads each issue cover to cover as it provides reliable information for many types of firearms.

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Its ok reading material. There's alot of ads but it's not too bad I guess, even better if you live where most of the ads seem to be from.

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Before the internet with auctions and sales sites this was your source for selling gun and gun related items as well as gun show dates. A lot of sellers have jumped ship for the easier electronic sales tools, but this this is still my favorite. Paper sales allow you to circle , with a pencil, or make note. To keep up with trends of items of your interest as well as sales of all interested items. Call me oldfashioned but throw away the batteries and unplug the power. I just love paperback versions of sales. Try it for awhile if you,ve been away, caught up in the email world, and see how much you will love this style. You will find yourself waiting for the mailman to deliver your next issue.

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