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Hero Private Jessica
Your article re Private Jessica contains the words "who was seriously injured when her maintenance group was ambushed in the early days of the invasion."
Surely you must know by now that she was injured when the vehicle she was riding in rear-ended the one in front of her and that's how she incurred her injuries. Please do not perpetuate the myth.
I enjoy your puzzles and that's how I got "hooked" (as in have to have it) on your magazine.

Second best rag on the market
I read the Enquirer, the Star, and the Globe. This is cleary No. 2, but it's a must read. It generally runs different stories than the Enquirer, so you're not overlapping on your information. Ivana Trump does an advice column. It's not quite up to Enquirer standards, but I have to say, the headlines are far more entertaining and embarassing. I'm not sure who writes the headlines for these 3 rags, but the Globe has the one who does it best as far as really funny and really sensational. The headlines mesh with the photographs better, too. Whoever does the headlines for the Globe is truly a genius. I think I could hold my own with the Enquirer's and the Star's headline writers, but the Globe's writers are truly inspired. Plus, this is the rag that set up Frank Gifford with Suzen Johnson in that classic, Spring 1997 Kathy Lee "trilogy." Wow, I remember receiving and reading those three editions like I remember the moon walk. Way to go, Globe!

To be honest, if you can only afford one rag, get the Enquirer. If you can afford two, the Globe is for you! ... Read more

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Male-oriented, but still OK
As far as anime magazines in the U.S. go, Newtype is pretty good. The news & newtype section has introduced me to many great anime series I'd have never considered watching had I not read it *cough*s-CRY-ed*cough*, and it's always nice to get the DVD or two and check out some new series. The articles have a slight tendancy towards sounding like ads, but if you can get over that, it's OK. There are a lot of ads, which can be helpful if you're looking for places to buy the latest anime merchandise, but otherwise they're like popup ads - annoying, always there, and impossible to get rid of (unless you want to cut up the magazine).
To top it off, the magazine is obviously male-oriented. I don't reccomend it to female otakus at all. Guys would probably like it, but I'm not a guy, so I really can't tell you...
However, compared to the other U.S. anime magazines, newtype is big, has great bonus items, and has a lot of info on non-mainstream anime.
Overall, I'd like to give it about 3.5 stars, but since I can only do 3 or 4, I rounded up. Hope this helps you in deciding whether or not to get it, in any case...

Another language version Newtype, Newtype USA
This is an animation magazine based on Japanese animation.
It offers latest news on new animation titles and releases.
But some of its articles are some what pointless to animation fan readers (Although some times the game and the J-pop may be related to some animation, like video game reviews and J-Pop related articles,) I find it that the latest news on new animation airing at Japan is sometimes too slow. The magazine comes with a free a DVD insert (usually from ADV), a poster, centerfold and eight postcards attached to the agazine. The centerfolds are always (except once) have been a female character. Although I am a guy, I think they should insert some male characters for female readers.

New type usa
I luv it even thougth i never read it its that good

The best magazine
Newtype USA is the best magazine for any anime fan. It has tons of information on new shows coming out great reviews, and great contests. It also has tons of extras lik a free dvd,poster,centerfold,manga,and stickers. The magazine may be a little expensive,but its worth it. Any anime fan should get this magazine. If you dont get it than your not really an anime fan.

Great Anime Mag
Best US anime magazine. I've read other reviews saying that it fails to deliver in comparison to the Japanese version of Newtype --I have never read the Japanese version so I can't comment-- however Newtype USA magazine is the best source for anime here in the US. The magazine is packed with goodies. I have read others magazines, like Animerica(mediocre), and to be honest they do not measure up to the quality and fullness of Newtype. I like the fact that every issue includes a DVD featuring an upcoming episode of certain series, which varies from month to month, as well as previews and trailers of upcoming releases. Also included are either a poster with a centerfold and stickers, or a poster, postcards and a centerfold, and so on. The quality of the images and the magazine itself is superb; each month's cover is unique in its class. The only downside that I think everyone will agree on is the price; but if we compare the value of what you get with Newtype versus other magazines out there that give you next to nothing for the same price, Newtype definitely takes the lead. Anime fans rejoice for we have a good source of anime news! ... Read more

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Got my "Mojo" workin'
Music, music, music. That's what "Mojo" is about, and ALL it's about. If you're looking for info on pop stars' latest paramours, or rants about the government, look elsewhere. This magazine is a sleek, polished, well-informed music magazine that focuses on the core of what people listen to.

"Mojo" covers all the bases with information about rock (present and classic), country, R&B, alternative, punk, and a speckling of other types. In-depth, professional articles -- at least one big one, and a number of smaller ones, interviews and analysis alike. Not to mention, of course, the wealth of reviews and concert reports.

Unlike many music magazines, "Mojo" focuses both on the past and present. Present: Norah Jones, Outkast, Ryan Adams, Flaming Lips, Strokes and David Bowie. Past: Led Zeppelin, Elvis, Ramones, the Beatles (naturally!), Pink Floyd, Nirvana, and so forth. They also take a hard look at up-and-coming new bands and performers, without letting hype get in the way. They balance out respect for rock's illustrious past, while acknowledging the worth of new bands and music.

As an extra bonus, nearly every issue of "Mojo" comes with a CD firmly attached to it. For example, one was a collection of classic blues songs that have since been covered by everybody from Jimi Hendrix to Aerosmith to the White Stripes. It's the icing on a cake that is already sweet on its own.

"Mojo" is music-lover's Bible. One thing it isn't: it's not people who love trends and celebrity. It's a solid, ultra-informative collection of info about every kind of good music under the sun. A winner.

Best Music Mag Ever
Hands down, Mojo is the most well-written, informed magazine concerning popular (not pop) music published today; covering rock & roll, rhythm & blues, country...I'm talking the vintage stuff. A fat wealth of information without the pandering BS and hype contained in nearly ALL comparable U.S. publications. Reviews are well-informed and referenced, interviews and articles are well-researched and do not insult the intelligence of either the reader or the subject. Ever wanna' know what went on in the studio with Alex Chilton and The Replacements? Did Johnny Cash really set a mountain on fire? Mojo usually does a couple of massive feature articles on popular and/or influential bands of the past,plus short interviews with personalities (ever wonder what Tony Blair listens to when he gets up in the morning?), a few hundred record and concert reviews, new releases, UK club dates. Makes Rolling Stone and SPIN look like the TeenBeat rags they truly are. Well worth the price. The only thing the US produces that comes close is MAGNET.

Like Rolling Stone Used To Be
Actually, it deserves 4.5 stars. This is a Brit magazine that offers great articles that cover classic bands' tales as much as keeping you tuned in to the latest waves of musicians, from Americana to Blues to Brit Pop. There's at least one excellent, long article per issue which will tell you more about bands you thought you knew about than any magazine published in USA (check old issues for Dylan's or Pink Floyd's, for instance).
If you are old enough to remember Rolling Stone when it concerned itself with musicians and other artists creating new boundaries for popular art, rather than catering the current, pathetic BritneySpear-NightmareMachine ... you would enjoy Mojo. By the way, it's not five stars because there's a better mag out there: Uncut.

MONO!
I cannot believe how wonderful this magazine is! I mean if you ever wanted to find out about who Madonna is sleeping with at the moment, then this is the place to find out! However, if you actually want to know about what is happening in the music industry, then PLEASE DON'T BUY MOJO!

And just WHAT IS THE DEAL with a 10-issue in-depth analysis of the long-term emotional and mental effects of thousands of misguided kids finally realizing that the Monkees didn't even play their own instruments? WHO CARES?!?! The Monkees were a lame band. Everyone knew they were fake. Did you really NEED to spend 10 consecutive issues (Count them - TEN!) interviewing patients of mental hospitals, the homeless, and hapless politicians to fill up space in your rag?

SHEESH! Save yourselves some money - Buy Hustler. Same price, has the same amount of music coverage, but its much more interesting to look at.

Music No. 1
This is my favorite magazine that has stories about all types of music. Mojo dwarf Rolling stone magazine and others like rolling stone. Everytime the latest mojo is released i'm excited about what's inside. The only 1 thing that i don't like about mojo is their covers they always have the same artist or bands on the cover of their magazine like the Beatles, Led zepplin, bob dylan (great artist) but how many times are we going to see these artist on the cover although they did have marvin gaye, Bob marley on the cover of
their magazine. They will have interviews with different artist, but they will not feature them on the cover. All these rock bands which are great, but feature all types of artist just like in the magazine. Have Bill Withers, Nina Simone, Muddy Waters, John Coltrane, Egar & Johnny winter, Sly & The Family Stone - the whole band & Not just Sly, The Allman Band Brothers, Etta James, Joe Cocker, Joan Baez, Arlo Guthie, John Lee Hooker, Tower of Power, Osibisa, Donny Hathaway, Sarah Vaughan, Cream, Ten Years After... different artist & groups on the cover, represent what's in the magazine.
There is no magazine on different music that can compare to mojo period.
Question: Does anyone know how can i get the august 2001 edition of mojo with sly stone on the cover? It's out of print. ... Read more

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Formerly called Stereo Review's Sound & Vision.
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Sound Off On S&V
I have been a loyal reader of Sound And Vision magazine for many years now. Heck, I remember reading it, as far back as when it still had Stereo Review in its title.

The magazine is a tech geeks dream. It offers product reviews and specifications on everthing from flatscreen telelevisions, home theater systems, DVD Recorders, and everything in between. It's clear that the editors and writers of the publication enjoy what they do do for a living. They offer an easy to understand analysis of the products--but they also don't write down to the reader either. I enjoy looking at their product grids the most. While the case can be made that it's a little skimpy with the comparions of products at times, they do arm the consumer electonics buyer with enough information to make the right choices when buying products. Sound And Vision is a must read for all of us riding the tech wave, even if all you can do is drool at all the fun stuff, you can't afford.

Worthwhile and fun

Cutting edge
Here's another cutting edge publication to keep you abreast of the happenings in the audio world.

Poor equipment analysis and comparisons
S&V is a magazine that one would read if he/she were going to purchase a piece of home theater equipment and wanted to feel good about it. I don't think I have ever read a review of a piece of equipment that this magazine did not like. Very poor comparisons analysis and subjective reviews led me to stop reading this magazine. Home Theater and The Perfect Vision are much better mags if you want insightful reviews and comparisons of home theater gear.

The latest news on audio and video.
If you want to keep track of the latest equipment and technological advances in the fields of music and movies -- with emphasis on home theater systems -- this magazine is for you. It is both authoritive and up-to-date. Although a lot of state-of-the-art audio and video components covered are rather expensive, Sound & Vision tries hard to also cover lower-priced systems when they are available. This is a very good magazine for serious audio/video fans.

On the edge...
Sound & Vision provides good product reviews, tips on speaker placement and building a decent system, and reviews of DVDs and CDs. At times, though, they delve into the territory of audiophiles with big budgets. Nothing wrong with that, and in fact, they do seem to keep a good blend of budget and high-end products in their reviews. ... Read more

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National news and general editorial oriented to the black community. Editorials include hard news, feartures sports, fashion, education, black history, entertainment, business, black history, entertainment, business, society, religion & African affairs.
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Nothing more, nothing less...and that hurts its future!
Like the title suggests, "Jet" can be digested quickly. It doesn't attempt to be too hard-hitting. In fact, it's better thought of as VERY light reading for those with limited time.

As a trailblazing publication, the magazine does possess historical significance. However, it seems to have lost much of its "edge" with the abundance of other, better written publications that adorn today's newstands.

With that in mind, the magazine deserves a major revamping in order to compete and attract readers beyond its loyal fan base.

If not, "Jet" is doomed to go the way of the dinosaur.

Beauty of the Week ain't always a beauty
SOme of them JET Beauties of the Week look like straight up skank ho's. Show a brother what he really wants to see, a white girl!

Getto brothers who have made it
Hi,
My name is Valerie Y. Williams and I have a few topic to talk about. First of all I work for a company and the president use to be one of the head leaders for a gang. He also sold drugs. This guy is know the president of a company in the same area he solded drugs and gang bang. He is an example of how people can change. I think it would be great to have an article on him and a couple of other bothers who were in that same situation. I work for Kingsway Fiancial Group, Aurora, Illinois @ 630 375 6048. My boss is willing to tell his story to help other black brothers out there. Please give him the opportunity to speak out and reach our brothers or brothers who are thinking about helping others.

You need articles that are going to interest our black community. The way to do that is find things that relate to our lives. I can write about "Black man forget but White man don't", that would be awesome. Our people are so argry and it needs to be released. We can't move forward with all that baggage.

Stories about how educated brothers from the hood became successful. We should educate our people from other people success to show them that they can make it and how.

Thank you,

Valerie Y. Williams
630 375 6048

bad
This magazine is so bad. It seems like they get old information from the 70's and put it in the current issues. The magazine is too small and way too old to survive in the media.

Beauty Models of the week=a 10 the rest of the magazine= ok
Love my Jet Magazine Centerfold Models.Yes LAWD!!! over the Years the Beautiful Soul Beautys have been Stunning&Kept me Glassy-eyed.but as far as the News goes: back in the day Jet was probably more fuller with events&things going down.One thing I'll say about Jet they always were on time back in the day with covering whomever was Hot in the Entertainment Business.there Music Charts were always a reflection of there vibe.from a Historic Perspective&too the Man John H.Johnson&Family I respect what it meant too me back in the day growing up on it.but aside from the Jet Beautys the Magazine hasn't aged as well over time.but I do have great memorys from back in the day. ... Read more

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Missing the old magic...
I have a collection of Dragon issues that date back to the double digits. It has always been my premiere monthly publication to provide a plethora of new ideas, engaging fiction, and beautiful art to inspire me in my hobby, Dungeons & Dragons. When a CD-Rom collection of the first 200 issues was released, I bought it to make up for all the issues I'd missed in print. As has been said previously, the magazine has always had its ups and downs, but I stayed a loyal purchaser.

Then the magazine was taken up by Paizo Publishing; now the magic is gone. I have old issues which I would have bought for the amazing cover art alone. Those covers told stories, they were rich in depth and artistry. These days, the covers feature the same slick styled, cartoonish art over and over again. Never any scenes, simply flashy action poses of characters.

Inside the covers I find more dissapointment. The articles don't pack the same punch. My imagination isn't fired. My usual reaction is "Oh boy, more crunchy bits to insert into an a campaign already cluttered with feats, prestige classes, and new, outrageous races." Hardly anyone takes what already exists and tries to put a new spin on it, to breathe originality into what's already there.

Granted, I still peek at new issues every month. I really *want* to buy Dragon again; I miss it. However, I have yet to find an issue that makes me feel that old magic inside, like the old days. Until then, I'll simply put them back on the store shelf...and wait another month.

Good, but not always great.
For a long while, Dragon was my inspiration, my muse when it came to campaigns and fiction, but because of certain complications, (the demise of Wizards of the Coast, an aging gaming system, etc...) I can't justify continuing my subscription. If you are new to Dungeons and Dragons, I still suggest you get at least one copy of this magazine, but there is only so much new content you can push out in so many year, and I have a feeling that Dragon is reaching its limit.

The once great RPG mag
Dragon Magazine used to be **THE** role-playing game magazine to read. It was the place to read about Dungeons and Dragons, but it didn't limit itself to D&D either. Dragon would publish material about several role playing games, from Traveler, Top Secret, Car Wars, GURPS, Boot Hill, Gamma World, and Star Frontiers to games like War Hammer. Of course, then TSR went weird and (I assume) ordered the magazine to only report on the games that TSR itself published.

I give it four stars because of its once great past. Back then, it deserved at least five stars, maybe six+.

It was great back then, routinely printing material from people like Ed Greenwood, Gary Gygax, Roger Moore, Len Lakofka, Arthur Collins, and Katharine Kerr, and later folks like David Cook, Skip Williams and Jeff Grubb. Greenwood's articles on the Nine Hells (from issues #75 and #76) and Roger Moore's articles on the Astral Plane (issue #67) and Gladsheim (issue #90) are classics. But the great things that were published were:

* Game modules (too numerous to just cite one as the great example)
* Character classes (the Psionicist from issue #78, The Duelist from issue #73)
* "From the Sorcerer's Scroll" articles by Gygax
* The beginnings of the Forgotten Realms mythos with Elminster from Greenwood.
* The great cartoons from Dave Trampier (Wormy), Phil Foglio (What's New), and Larry Elmore (SnarfQuest), as well as from others.

And lets not forget that it used to publish some good fiction every now and again as well. Fiction was never its forte, but it did publish it regularly.

Kim Mohan and Roger Moore were the greatest editors of the publication and their versions of the magazine routinely published good articles.

Now, it is just a shadow of its former glory. For a while there, right after the Wizards of the Coast takeover, things looked good again and good stuff was again being published. But somewhere along the way it lost it's way again... it went through more than a few editors of little talent. However, now it is back to the bad old game of being the house organ for Wizards of the Coast/Hasbro and pushing stuff that isn't very good.

But then, there were other gaming magazines back then ("White Dwarf" anybody?) that kept Dragon striving to remain relevant. When the competitors died, a part of Dragon died as well. Of course, it didn't help that the magazine niche of the role-playing market, was a smaller niche in an already small niche. So, I am sure that hindered getting good stuff over the long term from good writers... as soon as somebody became a little successful in the greater Fantasy and/or Role Playing world... they, quite naturally, ran off toward the larger rewards elsewhere.

I would recommend that people buy the "Dragon Magazine Archive" on CD and read the older articles rather than subscribing to the magazine as it exists today. It kept up my subscription for a while because it seemed to get good, but then after over a year of routine "same-old, same-old" again... I gave up.

I miss the great days of Dragon. In the words of John Lennon "the dream is over".

Will never buy again from Paizo!
Being a hardcode DnD fan, I spent hundreds of dollars on Dungeons and Dragons stuff monthly. I decided to subscribe for Dragon magazine. After I paid with my card and waited for 3 months without seeing a single magazine I started sending emails to all email addresses listed on Paizo's web site. Three weeks latesr their "customer service" finally contacted me to inform me that they will send a check back to me to refund me the remaining balance of my account. I have never before seen such a terrible customer service ever. I decided that I will not put even more money into Paizo's pockets. Goodbye Dragon!

Fantastic!
Dragon Magazine has never disappointed me. I love getting each and every issue. Every D&D fan should subscribe or at least borrow a copy from a friend to read. Highly worth it! ... Read more

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The Industrial Designer's dream mag
IF you have any interest in design, i recommend getting this mag, it has the latest trends in design as well as new products and designers.

Much better than it has to be!
I have simply an amateur's interest in design, and, while ID is directed at the professional, I find every issue is a cornucopia of ideas and of cutting edge design. Further, the Amazon rate is 'considerably' below any other offer I have seen. What's there not to like?? ... Read more

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Presents short stories, interviews, novelets, book and film reviews and criticism of works of science fiction and fanstasy
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A monthly magazine of short stories? How can you go wrong?
I'm a big fan of fantasy and science fiction short stories, picking up various "Best of" anthologies every year. In those anthologies, it always tells where each story came from, so I was always aware of the various magazines that are around. I never really went looking for them, however. Then, one day I was at my local science fiction book store and saw the magazine shelf and decided I should check one out. Being more of a fantasy fan then a science fiction fan, I decided to try out Fantasy & Science Fiction. Am I ever glad I did. Ever since that fateful day in January, I have been buying it every month.

NOTE: I buy it at the store rather then getting a subscription because I not only want to support the magazine, but I also want to support my local store. Being in Canada, there isn't a lot of savings with the subscription, though there is some. I would definitely suggest getting a subscription unless you are in similar circumstances.

Fantasy & Science Fiction has been publishing continually since 1949. Each issue is full of stories and interesting columns from some of the big names in the genre today. Recent stories by Joe Haldeman, Peter S. Beagle and David Gerrold were all excellent, and even the stories by less experienced writers are usually quite good. As with any anthology or other group of stories, there may be the occasional clunker in there. Overall, though, the hit rate is very high. There do seem to be some almost regular contributors, such as Matt Hughes and Ray Vukcevich, but thankfully their work is usually good. There are always a mix of science fiction and fantasy, and each sub-genre is represented pretty well too. There's urban fantasy, some high fantasy (though usually nothing like Lord of the Rings), modern science-fiction, far future, and many more. Stories vary from novellas to short stories, and everything in between. There are usually 7-10 stories per issue.

There are sometimes theme issues as well, such as the July, 2004 issue that was the "All American issue." Each story took place in the United States, but even within that theme, the stories were quite varied. "The Battle of York" was an example of how history can be perverted when records are fragmented. It's a story being told in the 29th century that takes bits and pieces of American history and twists them into a myth of George Washington, George Custer, Dwight Eisenhower, and the giant turned to stone that became the Statue of Liberty. It also contains a civil war tale and a modern-day story of science and terror.

Each issue also has some departments. There is "Books to Look For" by Charles de Lint, where he gives you the scoop on some books that you may have missed. There's also another column on books from various authors who muse either on books they want to suggest or just about books in general. There's also a films column by either Lucius Shepard or Kathi Maio. Usually these columns give interesting analyses of current genre films, sometimes commenting on the state of the industry today. They are always well-written, even when they are talking about something you may not be interested in.

The layout of the magazine is great. It's bound rather then stapled, so it fits nicely on your bookshelf. Unfortunately, that means that it won't lay flat like other magazines, so you'll have to hold it. The stories and columns are spread around, interrupted with the occasional cartoon or other artwork. Each story is introduced by the editor, Gordon Van Gelder, giving a little bit of information about the author usually including when the last story by that author had been published in the magazine. He also occasionally writes an editorial that kicks off the issue.

The benefit of short fiction is that it doesn't take very long to read, even if it's something that's not grabbing you. I have not skipped anything in any of the issues that I've read, and I've always been at least mildly entertained by even the lesser stories. It's definitely a way to stay on top of current trends in the genre. If you like short fiction, you owe it to yourself to check this magazine out.

Dave Roy

You can't go wrong with this magazine.
There's such an incredible choice of fiction contained within the pages of each issue of F&SF that there must be at least one or two stories each month that would satisfy every reader. It's got fantasy and science fiction, obviously, but it's got horror and occasionally publishes borderline slipstream stories. It's stocked with quality fiction, from the likes of Joe Haldeman, James Patrick Kelly, Robert Reed, and Kate Wilhelm. If you're a subscriber, you know of the quality of which I speak; if you're not, then subscribe and see what you've been missing.

So, there is a compendium of quality fiction, and yet F&SF's circulation is in decline, which is something that I find extremely sad. The three main professional SF magazines (Asimov's, Analog, F&SF) are all losing subscribers--the fact is that too many people do not even know that these magazines exist anymore. Tell people about them, buy a subscription for your nephew who loves role-playing games, or your daughter, or whomever. If you have a website, start some free advertising. Write reviews. Tell people about these magazines, for goodness sake. If we all tell people about these magazines, and get more subscribers, then they can certainly live for many, many more years.

They certainly deserve to.

Some SF, Some Fantasy, Some other stuff I'd skip
F&SF, published on its own rather than as part of a larger stable of magazines, isn't easily pigeonholed. As its title describes itself, it's a magazine of Fantasty and Science Fiction. The fantasy is usually quite good, tending more toward humorous light fantasy than heroic sword-and-sorcery but some of the latter also shows up. Straight science fiction more suited to Analog can also find its way to F&SF, as will social SF or literary attempts that one might expect from Asimov's.

Some pieces are harder to categorize. There is usually one horror piece per issue, and why this is still the case is beyond me. The editors have done several surveys of the subscriber base and every result has loudly complained about "the horror! the horror!" yet still it slouches on. Mainstream authors are more likely to appear in F&SF than the other SF digests; Joyce Carol Oates is a regular contributor. Some of these mainstream pieces have little fantasy or SF element to them, which is what makes people call F&SF "quirky."

One nice thing about F&SF was that they used to sell lifetime subscriptions. I don't know if they'll still do it, but the cost used to be ten times the annual rate. I've been reading F&SF for almost 20 years, and the format hasn't changed much, despite the new editor and publisher taking over from the Furmans. If you used to read it, you won't be surprised if you come back to it.

The New Yorker of the Fantasy/SciFi Genre
What sets F&SF Mag apart from the other digest-sized magazines that deliver speculative fiction is that F&SF chooses, almost every month, to transcend the genres it represents instead of remaining within the definitions and boxes that limit the other magazines. There don't seem to be any hard and fast rules concerning the stories that appear in this magazine except that they be really well written, and compellingly readable. The stories run all over the fertile woodland of Fantasy and Science Fiction and every month hold many surprises. There really hasn't been a magazine this satisfying since the old Twilight Zone magazine. In the end, it isn't about hard science or speculation about what might happen (in a scientific way). This is a magazine about stories for people who love to read them.

Compulsory reading for fans of the genres.
Ohhh, F&SF, whatever would we do without you? Don't you ever change! ... Read more

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Horrible magazine
The magazine in a group effort named "The Sound of Silence" by Simon and Garfunkle as one of the worst songs ever.

Do I have to say anything more?

Terrible Magazine
This magazine is horrible.I originally thought it would discuss "cutting edge", interesting music that is perhaps a bit left of center.Rather, you get more info about Britney, Christina, and whom ever else is popular at the time.I did subscribe for a year with high hopes, but after the first few issues I realized I could have spent my money more wisely.This magazine is not for folk that are into music....but if you want to find out how cool the stupid singer from Fuel is for doing coke off of a filthy public toilet, go for it.

What can you expect?
From the same bozos who bring us such brainfood as Maxim and Stuff...If you find the aforementioned entertaining, you might like this.

Odd Mix of Smart History and Dumb Trendhopping
Blender might be the most readable general music mag available right now, since Spin and Rolling Stone have become mediocre and directionless. The best reason to buy Blender, if for nothing else, is the killer review section (see below). Blender is a schizophrenic magazine, as an intricate knowledge of highbrow rock history is mixed with a slavish obsession with teen pop trends, with music reporting that can be very informative but is lacking in depth. For example, recently Aerosmith's place in rock history was summed up with a statement that they had some hit singles in the 70s and then were sampled by Eminem. Meanwhile, if you want to be on the cover or appear visually in more than a couple of basic photos, you'd better be photogenic. Blender has a weakness for cheesecake shots of attractive female entertainers who apparently don't mind showing off the goods because they know their music can't be taken seriously. Recent notorious examples are Jessica Simpson and Hilary Duff, while spreads on Mariah Carey and Jennifer Lopez divert attention from ability to skin.

A further weakness is an inability to effectively mix deep music knowledge and shallow fandom. The greatest feature of Blender is the reviews section, in which all manner of both obscure and famous music is (mostly) reviewed intelligently. Of great merit is the monthly focus on a chosen artist's back catalog, and acts ranging from Black Sabbath to George Harrison to Elvis Costello have been profiled with great historical insight. But the knowledgeable reviews, despite their general usefulness to serious fans, are still marred by ceaseless trendy namedropping. In the most recent issue, Sri Lankan artist MIA is hyped as "Jay Z's favorite," a band called Ivy is written up because they have "ties to Fountains of Wayne," and the act Neva Dinova is "a close personal friend of Conor Oberst." Artists are not important simply because of vague connections to this year's hipster favorites (Jack White was last year's ubiquitous Oberst), and this is the fundamental weakness in most of Blender's coverage of both current and classic music. It shouldn't be necessary to appease casual trendhoppers when you have the ability to inform and satisfy serious music fans. [~doomsdayer520~]

2 1/2 Stars...
I got an free issue of Blender Magazine in the mail.And liked what I saw in the first issue.But, I really don't find anything that exciting in the magazine.I feel now that I wasted my money even in subscribing.I doubt I will resubscribe!Granted there are its pros and cons of the magazine but the content in the magazine makes me not want to reorder it.

Pros
-I like music and it is a music magazine
-Download section has some good downloads
-And the section called the Guide-rates music and CDs.

Cons
-Just lacking a gusto that Rolling Stone and others have.
-Sometimes they don't even interview the people for things one would be interested in; ?'s will be like "Who did you sleep with?""What did you eat?"Just stupid annoying stuff that your 15 year old brother would think is funny.
-Sometimes verging on disgusting!And annoying !

Over-all it reads like it is made by horny teenage boys and that music comes last to them.The articles are not even anything new and interesting they are things you can hear on t.v. or read in a better music magazine!

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Articles on the artistic as well as the practical aspects of teaching, news and music reviews for teachers of keyboard instruments and their advanced students.
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The brainchild of Andy Warhol back in the heyday of the '70s club culture, Interview magazine has morphed from newsletter and photo essay of the Studio 54 set to the arbiter of what defines cutting edge for the nation (well, at least those in the nation who believe New York to be the center of the universe). It's magazine chic at its highest. When you pick up the magazine, don't look for Julia Roberts; look for the woman who will eclipse Julia in the next five years. The concept of the magazine couldn't be simpler--Q&A format, accompanied by photographs--but the Q is often provided by celebrity interviewers, and the A is usually extremely insightful, intriguing, and candid. And the photographs are the crème de la crème, by A-list lensers like Bruce Weber, Herb Ritts, and Annie Leibovitz (if you don't know them by name, this is definitely not the magazine for you). Nudity and profanity may put off some readers; others will be pleasantly titillated. --Mark Englehart ... Read more

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Finally something fresh.
I know "Interview" has been around awhile, but I just recently got into it. In short, if you're into the arts, it's your magazine. It touches on music, movies, fashion, and everything inbetween. And often the interviews of celebrities are done by other celebs, like "Jim Jarmusch" doing a Q&A with "The White Stripes", just like they're sitting in a room chatting, very casual. I like that. Also the photography is tops, and often takes up the whole page (good mini-posters). They're good about not exposing the same old people too, lots of fresh faces, usually cool. Hey, if it's good enough for "Andy Warhol", it can't be bad, huh?

Too many pictures, little content.
I subscibe to this magazine. Will not renew it either! Maybe I am too old to appreciate this periodical. It is way overpriced even with the Amazom, and others discount.

Forget all the others
Interview's got it all: fashion, music, films, people, AND it's done the right way. It's visually pleasing, well-written, classy, and ahead of the trend-curve.

Good Mag
I enjoy the vibe of this Magazine.the Q&A'S are truly interesting to me to say the least overall.very Entertaining&Un-cut.it has a up-front vibe&take on things.not like other magazines that is for sure.

Eye candy--but GOOD eye candy
Nice mag. Hadn't picked it up for a while

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Must-read
This comic is for all you kids and kids at heart. Finally, a comic that acts like a cartoon. For all those people who love comedy, this is perfect. Definitely a must read.

Teen Titans Go!
If you like the cartoon then you will like the comic book! It has Robin, Beast Boy, Raven, Cyborg, and Starfire just like the cartoon! The stories are funny and exciting and the art is cool! Read it! You won't be sorry you did! ... Read more

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Great mag
This is an great magazine - slick look, lots of great alternative artist interviews - a must read for the aspiring hip hop producer who needs production and performance tips and techniques.

good mag for dj's and producers
Remix features good interviews and features on the top producers and dj's in the world. They also provide contact information on record labels looking to expand their artist roster, and provide tips and tricks for producers and dj's to hone their craft. ... Read more

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The Art of Reviewing Art
I love this magazine!!! As if it isn't hard enough to find anyone out there with a good appreciation of independent film (and by appreciation, I also mean knowledge), but then you have to deal with all these film nerds who think that if it wasn't done on a shoestring budget by a no-name director, it must be bad.
FILMMAKER does an excellent job of giving an overview of the world of independent film, while still providing good discussions of some more mainstream films. It's tough, when reviewing and writing criticism of any art form, to know what to discuss, and I think that FILMMAKER does this. ... Read more

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Friendlier end of the scale...
It can be kind of fluffy and thin, with maybe one or two really good meaty articles (usually too short) per issue, with a bit too much fluff in between, too many press releases (jeez I hate press releases that pass for "news"). For that, 3 stars.

Nevertheless, it has a friendly, engaging, and easy-to-read approach that isn't as podunk as Home Recording, but sadly not as cool as EQ, and certainly not as seriously professional as Mix ($$$). It'd be a great subscription for a teenager or new musician just getting into songwriting and/or recording, but who doesn't necessarily aspire to be an engineer.

Which I guess is the whole idea. For that, 4 stars.

It makes me study efficiently!
I'd like to be a good music recording artist.
So this magazine makes me study efficiently.
It is really cool.
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An absolute must for any serious filmmaker
Whether you are a technical guru or someone who's emphasis is on the words, any serious filmmaker who takes his or her craft seriously will love American Cinematographer. The official magazine of the American Society of Cinematographers, this magazine gives you in depth interviews with DPs and Directors on the technical approach towards the shooting of the picture. They cover not just lab soups and lighting techniques, but also the approach to the script, design notes on how to visually approach the script - in other words, a great detailed overview of how this particular crew of filmmakers went about creating the visual language of the film. And not just film - as technology advances, and more films are shot on video, this magazine gives the same great coverage to those pictures as well - from Star Wars to Anniversary Party. While it's true that there are only so many films that AC can cover each issue but I think you'll end up feeling like I do - that I wish they could cover them all! ... Read more

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Movie Makers Unite!
Moviemaker is great for the beginner and the pro-indie alike. This magazine features interviews with Hollywood moguls as well as independant greats. There are helpful articles ranging from what DVDs that can serve as film school to festival information. Everything is informative, even if it's just a short bit about a new type of equipment. Moviemaker may not come out monthly, but each issue is worth the wait!! ... Read more

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News & reviews of opera companies worldwide, productions, hi-fi equipment, performers, records, travel & information on telecasts & radio broadcasts from the Metropolitan Opera.
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All set up for Opera!
I am a young singer who is really excited about what's ahead. I love Amazon because I can find everything I need. Opera News teaches me about all the professional artist, I get Classical singer which talks to me as a young artist with audition listings, and Voice Lessons To Go by Vaccarino (two volumes of singing lessons on CD- yey!). Now if I could just get an agent of this site!

One of the best two opera periodicals
Opera News is all the good things the other reviewers have written. It is a must read for opera fans. Another super periodical for this audience is The Opera Quarterly, published by Oxford University Press-1 800 852 7323. This contains fascinating articles, plus book and record reviews. I am so happy to read both these excellent magazines, and eagerly await their arrival in the mail.

really good read&Detail
I enjoy finding out&Hearing about New Opera talent through out the World&this Magazine gives me the 411.I've discovered&Heard quite a few talents Throughout the World.also read on CD's&things,this is a Very Helpful Magazine.

Bravo!
A Great scource of information for lovers of opera and classical recital singing. As a singer myself by avocation, it's great to know what the pros are up to, to read stories and interviews from some past luminaries and to see what's up with the regional and international opera scene.

OH MY GOD!
I am a 16 year old singer and at the moment it is the only outlet I have to know what is going on in the world I WILL get involved in! I love it! ... Read more