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English magazine featuring fashion, arts, travel, health and more.
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British society glossy, almost identical to Tatler's.
This magazine is virtually the same as Tatler's with perhaps a few more travel and fashion spreads. Expensive but worth the money but not if you already get Tatler's. More likely to have American celebrities rather than British socialites on the cover. ... Read more

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OVERPRICED ON AMAZON
GREAT MAGAZINE, BUT WAY TOO EXPENSIVE ON AMAZON. SHOULD COST NO MORE THAN $4.00 AN ISSUE

Superficial and Anything But
Giant Robot is one magazine for the discriminating reader of Asian-influenced interest. The sleek, intriguing design aspect of GR is one of the most compelling layouts in the industry; the promised land between the cookie-cutter standard and the disappointing mish-mash of an indy zine. But Giant Robot is much more then just a pretty face. What keeps me reading is the fresh, lively, adventurous nature of the articles and topics adressed, coupled with a casual tongue-in-cheek tact. Subjects can vary from famous stars like Yao Ming, Margaret Cho, or Jet Li, videogames and animation, to eyebrow-quirking trends in Asia such as "man-bags". Freedom of enjoyment is spread thick as the crew exhibits art shows and grown-up action figures, and yet is politically aware with close inspections of political hot spots.

Yes, the superficial indulgence of Asian pop and sub cultures may seem a bit like childish whimsy, such as when the George Foreman grill was tested on Japanese rice balls, or the glorification of the latest candy from overseas. But there are also thoughtful examinations of World War 2 propoganda, and graceful tributes to the expression of the traditional fine arts. GR caters to the intelligent inner-child who grew up looking east, showcasing a variety of pioneering opinions and compelling cross-cultural investigations. If you've ever had any desire to get to know more about the real Asia at home and abroad, it'd be a real pity to pass Giant Robot by.

An irresistible magazine.
This is a fabulous magazine of underground, hipster, and Asian American culture. Cool layout, great comics and stories. You will feel 20-30% more hip after reading this magazine although the feeling starts to fade after about an hour. Originally I think this thing started as a zine called Robot Power by Eric Nakamura, and even though it's glossy and color now, it still pulls off the zine feeling in terms of veering-from-the-mainstreamness. Pick one up, it's irresistible.

I like Cheesecake
i dolike cheesecake. but giant robot magazine is cool too, even though i have never have aa subscriptionz. *burp so i think it's cool jack. lke andy warhol's rendition of a banana. mmmmmmm, i like yellow foods, like a yellow painted wall. mmm, walls. Opps, gottcha go, jack, i'm 34 and still livin' with me mom, an...

Asian American pop culture galore
Giant Robot abounds with fascinating tidbits, and all of them have to do with Asian American interests. From modern artists to ramen recipes, plus album and movie reviews in every issue, GR has at least something interesting for any English-reading person.

Not only is this magazine really great, giving insight into the (often crude) brains of the editors, the website is also fun to check out. ... ... Read more