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Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Western Art Collector

Western Art CollectorThis is a wonderful publication. The art featured is first rate. The text is well written and the color spreads are great. if you like a traditional to contemporary approach to painting I strongly recommend this magazine.If you paint you will find Western Art Collector is just what you need to kick-start your creative juices if you are in a slump. This magazine and its 'sister' publication American Art Collector prove that art is being created that will fill you with beauty, joy and hope. No dead sharks or the typical Art Forum 'artsy' work in these pages!

This magazine is a gem! One of the best out there for anyone interested in art, involving all things, places, and people from a western perspective. You don't even have to be a collector; you only need to be curious, and appreciate and enjoy western art, as this magazine shows the best there is on the market. Highly educational as well: you learn a lot about this genre of art.

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VERY NICE MAG IF YOU LIKE TO PAINT OR SCULPT.....THERE ARE SOME VERY TALENTED PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD. NICE PRICE, GREAT CONTENT...NICE READ.

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Sunday, December 7, 2014

Radio Control Car Action

Radio Control Car ActionI subscribed to this magazine for a number of years in high school, and pick up issues of interest, such as their buyer's guides, from the news stand every once in a while.

Car Action is the premiere magazine in the RC Car category. Covering everything from the cutting edge, sponsored racers, to "Readers' Rides", this magazine will keep you up to date and fuel your passion for RC Cars. Even the advertising can be informative, as you get to see what is available in the market.

Although I haven't picked on up personally in sometime now, I have to make an old school recommendation to all RC Car enthusiasts. Pick up an issue of RC Car action, and see for yourself.

I have subsribed to all the r/c mags for some time.

This mag has become a glorified catalog for the adertizers.

it used to be a real good mag once.

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i have always loved looking at this mag only thing that could make it better would be to have a crawler section in each issue.

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I'm recently getting back in to RC cars, and figured the best way to catch up was to grab a couple of magazines.

On one hand, you have RC Driver, which is a pretty broad publication that tries to cover beginners to enthusiasts.

On the other, you have this magazine, which is almost a parody of itself.

The January '13 issue seems to be pushing the "hot ladies love RC cars!" angle (with "hot" being incredibly subjective) when you manage to find a page that doesn't have something to do with Traxxas. Granted, as the holiday issue, it literally has a Traxxas catalog in the middle -but that catalog dominates the entire magazine.

What little original content there is seems to be rehashing descriptions you could read on any hobby shop's site, and apparently, publishing MSRP (or any price) on any of the products is a major faux pas in the editors' eyes. I guess if I loved Traxxas and RTR cars as much as most Radio Control Car Action's readers appear to, I'd probably know what the prices are without needing to be told.

I don't hate it, but I really don't understand why it's the more expensive of the two RC car magazines, when it has the least amount of original content.

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Great mag but the new pricing is a bit much considering they make a bundle on advertizing, especially from Traxxus!

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Thursday, October 30, 2014

Down Beat

Down BeatThe current title of this magazine says it all: Jazz, Blues, and Beyond. The arrival of DownBeat at your door or magazine store will be a welcome event each month. DownBeat has been the standard magazine for articles on jazz musicians and record reviews for decades. In recent years, it has expanded to cover blues, rock, third stream, world beat, Brazilian popular music, and much more. MEGA-TONS of records, cassettes, and CDs have been sold based on the in depth reviews of the DownBeat critics. Magazines have come and gone and DB continues to get the best critics to write hip and incisive articles on musicians, jazz festivals, notable events, deaths, equipment, and musical transcriptions of great solos. Reader's letters to the editor, "Chords and Dischords" is a lively feature that never fails to ruffle some feathers.

A major feature has always been the "BlindFold Test" wherein a musician is played a range of individual music tracks by major artists and is asked to comment on the merits of the track and give it a rating, based on one to five stars. Miles Davis gave one memorable blindfold contest that is talked about to this day. His comments on Eric Dolphy and Cecil Taylor (two of my favorites by the way) were a real hoot; and then he moved in their direction later in his musical life. In the November 2005 issue, Ravi Coltrane, John's son, was tested on tracks by Gene Ammons, Michael Brecker, and Harry Connick Jr, among others.

Another major feature is the coveted and highly competitive DownBeat Jazz Award, a twice a year event, awarded to jazz artists in categories of major jazz instruments and functions (arranger, composer, musician of the year, and various musical groupings), and probably best of all, the DownBeat Hall of Fame. One award comes from the International Critics and, six month's later, the other DownBeat Jazz Awards are based on a "Reader's Poll" from a mail-in form. Upsets have abounded over the years, such as Sonny Rollins upset of John Coltrane on Tenor Sax, shortly before Mr Coltrane's untimely death, and recently Wynton Marsalis being upset on trumpet by Dave Douglas in the Critics Poll. If you like jazz, DownBeat is essential reading to keep your finger on the pulse of modern jazz, blues, and beyond. Five HUGE Stars!!

For current reviews of CD's and concerts as well as historical reviews of past releases Down beat cannot be beat. The articles are always interesting and the magazine blends the right mix of current and vintage musical information that makes every issue worth having. The Blindfold Test feature where some artist listens to a few recordings and tries to identify and offer commentary on the players is really cool. Especially when you can read what Charles Mingus has to say about other artists of his day as in the most recent issue. I look forward to every issue of Down Beat and recommend it to anyone who enjoys jazz.

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The main bulk of Down Beat is reviews of albums that are coming out the jazz world. Quite easily, the best parts are the special sections, and interviews they have with artists.

Actually reading what the artists themselves have to say is very cool, especially to kids like me. :-)

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Downbeat was a requested gift for Christmas last year and the gift was renewed this year. I personally have no opinion of it, but the person requesting it, absolutely loves it.

Thank you,

Karen

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Terrific magazine. Great way to keep up with current trends in jazz. Been reading this magazine since 1964. Use it quite a bit to discover new music to listen to.

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Thursday, July 24, 2014

Bassmaster (1-year auto-renewal)

BassmasterI wanted to brush up on my fishing so I subscribed to this publication. After reading a few issues it I found myself not really enjoying reading it. The fishing tips slim are at best and and a good deal of the magazine was not really about improving fishing. After you read a few issues they start repeating them self.

The final straw came when I received a DVD that I did not request from Bass Master that if not return would start a DVD subscription! The same day I canceled my subscription! Save yourself the aggravation don't subscribe!

Bass angler magazine and flw magazine along with in fisherman are much better. Bass uses it as a marketing tool to sell more fishing stuff and promote their products. One of their features is a small piece on "4-5 lures I never leave to fish without" and some pro names each lure and most often each lure is made by berkly or strike king,etc. Give me a break! Insulting.

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When Bassmaster first came out back in the early seventies it was more lure oriented and less contests between "Pros." Now days the "pros" are only the dudes with a few sponsors and the cash for playing with a big boat. Gone are the skills necessary to enjoy the sport like How to make the morning coffee before the first cast of the day. The How Too articles are few and it is mostly about egos of the young guys catching bank runners. Guys like Bill Dance, Roland Martin, Jimmy Houston and Uncle Homer are not featured or have their knowledge shared in its pages. I subscribed after finding other better things to occupy my time but now that I have more time sitting on the dock, I was hoping to find it more entertaining. It isn't but it is all that is out there.

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Bassmaster is a magazine about fishing and it likes to boast that it is the "Worldwide Authority on Bass Fishing". This magazine divides its focus among different areas, like finding/fishing for bass, buying the best equipment, and keeping pace with the different sporting tournaments that focus on bass fishing.

I spend very little time participating in outdoor sports but I have been known to cast a reel over an expanse of water on an infrequent occasion. With Bassmaster, consumers like me can quickly get the information needed to find places to fish for bass. There is also plenty of tips and advice from Bassmaster magazine and from fishing professionals. They clue you in on the right environment and weather conditions for bass fishing, the best equipment to use, and the most effective lure to improve your chances for landing that prized catch.

Bassmaster is like other sporting magazines in many ways, but it differs a little from other fishing magazines, mainly in its coverage of the sport of bass fishing. Part of the reason for the emphasis on sports is Bassmaster's affiliation with sports authority ESPN. ESPN is the main reason the sporting aspect gets the amount of coverage in Bassmaster that it does and it helps make the magazine that much better to read.

Bassmaster is loaded with different departments and among all the magazines I read each month, Bassmaster probably has more departments than any other publication of similar length. The departments are shortusually covering only one page eachbut they offer some of the magazine's best and easiest to read material. Departments like "Ask the Experts", "Bass Basics", and others are good for finding some quick information on fishing and how to make it more enjoyable and more successful. I like the Destinations section, too, because it offers some information on lakes and rivers that would make good choices for vacationing as well as fishing.

I don't fish very often and I'm not someone that would be classified as an outdoorsman, but I still like Bassmaster magazine. It offers some good writing and compelling articles about bass fishing, both as a casual hobby and as a competitive sport. If someone like mea person who doesn't even fish very muchcan find reasons to enjoy reading a magazine like Bassmaster, just think of how much a true fan of this activity will like this publication. It's one of the better fishing magazines and it makes a good choice of gift for a dedicated fisherman; offering plenty of good reading each month all for a low subscription cost.

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ALWAYS GET OFFERED MAGS, BUT NEVER RECEIVE ANY. I READ THESE MAGAZINES WHEN I'M IN THE DOCTOR'S OFFICE, BUT SOON AS I GET INTERESTED IN AN ARTICLE, HE CALLS ME IN.

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Monday, July 14, 2014

Print (1-year)

PrintPrint Magazine has a stiff price for very little substance and lots of advertising. I am disappointed and vote thumbs down for this magazine.

I thought I would try this magazine to see if it really did generate some ideas and creativity. However, (in my opinion) the art work and creativity inside is very lame compared to the covers. You cannot judge this book by the cover as the covers are pretty eye catching, but there are mostly ads and silly stories inside. This may have been a misunderstanding on my part regarding what the magazine's purpose is. So if you want ads and current "thought" on print media this may be good.

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Print magazine is a MUST for any designer and a good resource for graphic artists in general. With web design and digital media dominating the market place these days, Print keeps artists informed and educated in their roots. The international taste of the magazine ensures an eclectic mix of what is current and creative in the design community. All designers and art enthusiasts should read Print.

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This magazine was a required subscription for a design class. Very nice paper used and the cover designs entice me to read, but after opening I have a hard time finding much inspiration amongst the massive amount of advertising. I recommend flipping through it on the newsstand (if you can, there's a ton of heavy card stock ads in there) and maybe buying it whenever you see something of interest. Very little bang for your buck in a subscription.

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great magazine for any designer out there! great info on upcoming design events, contests, and also lets you know what is going on in the big world around you involving design. pick it up if you are serious about design

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Friday, June 27, 2014

Catholic Historical Review

Catholic Historical ReviewI have subscribed to this fine quarterly for over 25 years. How I wish I had taken a lifetime subscription out when I first subscribed. I have never failed to find interesting and informative material in the magazine, and usually read the issue cover to cover the day it arrives. Its book reviews are outstanding, and bring to one's attention books you would otherwise miss. Subscribe--you will never regret it.

Saturday, May 10, 2014

Austin Business Journal - Print + Online

Austin Business Journal - Print + OnlinePurchased to keep up with more indepth local business information. Our local paper is pretty much new york times and ap rewrites. Ordering it here was actually easier than dealing with publisher and the price is the same.

Friday, April 11, 2014

Investigacion Y Ciencia

Investigacion Y CienciaI would like this product or my money back. I've been waiting since January for this product that was promised no later than April 2.

Esta es la edicion en espanol de Scientific American, bueno no hay mas que decir, es la mejor publicacion de divulgacion cientifica.

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Wednesday, January 8, 2014

American Art Collector

American Art CollectorI ordered a subscription to Art Collector because I'd seen the mag in galleries and wanted to use it as a gallery and artist reference guide. However, Art Colllecter magazine covers a very limited scope of catagories of art. I was looking for info on modern, contemporary and new artists and galleries although the mag is beautiful, the art that's covered is beautiful but it's info and news is limited to nautical, midwestern and realistic themes. I had hoped to see more progressive work included in the publication.

I have been collecting art for the past six or seven years and before this magazine was published I spent countless hours on the internet researching artists and galleries. I own over 150 oils, most of them painted by artists whose work appears in this magazine. Many collectors now depend on the internet to locate works of art they wish to purchase. I feel that the galleries and artists mentioned in this magazine are reputable and well-established.

A cardinal rule in the purchase of art ( for the most part! ) is to buy only what you love, not for investment purposes. If one buys with some knowledge of the artist it is possible with the help of this magazine to buy what you love AND artists whose work is going up in value. I am happy to report that many artists whose work I bought six or seven years ago are no longer affordable to me. Yes, that's a good thing. American Art Collector, unlike so many magazines which showcase art the average buyer cannot afford, informs the beginning and experienced collector by giving them invaluable information.

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This magazine and its 'sister' publication have become two of those small joys that add to the enjoyment of life. I am not kidding. Considering all the garbage that passes for art it is a pleasure to look at and enjoy this magazine each month. The quality of the publication is first rate and like Western Art Collector the full color spreads are a pleasure. I agree with the reviewer that felt that it was impossible to throw out an issue. I strongly recommend this magazine.

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For the past year, I've bought a few American Art Collector magazines from various bookstores; now, I've decided to purchase it for the convenience of having it in my mail, rather than making trips to see if it's come in or not. American Art Collector is an excellent, beautiful, timely, and intelligent periodical; it's of interest to collectors, artists(such as myself), and those who appreciate art in its many genres. Articles are well-written and depictions are excellent. I highly recommend it for all art lovers. Having it on my sofa table and reaching for it at leisure is one of life's little pleasures.

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If you love fine art you have to get this magazine. it shows what is going on in the art world with all the great artists. I don't think I will ever be able to throw an issue away.

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Friday, November 29, 2013

Wine Press Northwest

Wine Press Northwesthaving lived in the puget sound area for 17 years, and loving northwest wines. the magazine brought me a bit of home, nice pictures, great stories, and the chance to catch up on wineries in the pacific northwest!

If you enjoy wines from the northwest, this is the best resource available for news, tasting notes, and reviews.

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