title: TRUTH IN IT'S PUREST FORM-TOO HARSH FOR SOME?

text:
This is not the pop culture version of the Vietnam War. Pop culture stops at the cover of VIETNAM magazine and serious,tought provoking,fresh,original examination and discovery of what the Vietnam War was all about begins,sorry!

Why is it that the only truth that needs to be handled are negatives? Some people can't quite handle positive truths. The past reviews are examples of people that have to surrender to the misconception that Vietnam War US/South Vietnamese and allied troops/military effort can't or shouldn't be equal to any such effort from ,say, World War Two. VIETNAM magazine doesn't differ in coverage or emphasis from World War Two magazine, but, you know, we are talking about the Vietnam War and surely it HAS to be different.

That is the attitude problem that VIETNAM magazine strives to correct.

VIETNAM magazine is the only magazine in it's genre that deals with the Vietnam War exclusively. Every two months it come with articles and regular features which provide insights, information, testimony and historical narrative into the war that because of decades of political axes to grind and popular misconceptions would make some people feel kind of "shell shocked" by the historical data which fills its pages.

The magazine was founded in 1988 by military historian,US War College graduate,and Korean War and Vietnam War veteran the late Harry G Summers. The effort was started because all the misinformation that plagued( and still does) the understanding of the Vietnam War.This magazine gives what many other sources fail to do: give a military history perspective of the Vietnam War. If you do not know what was the battle of Minh Than Road, Da Krong Valley in Operation Dewey Canyon, Hue(not the USMC part-that's too well known,or not?- but the 1st Cavalry Division side of the Hue campaign) or the battle at Firebase Burt but know what was Gettysburg, the Battle of The Bulge or Chosin Resevoir...see my point? The omission whether involuntary or not of the MILITARY narrative of a WAR is apalling. Make your own mind as to what purpose one can ommit or downplay the battle record while telling the story of the Vietnam WAR. Without it there is no context, and VIETNAM gives you historical context of te war.

VIETNAM in fact has given voice to 2.8 million Vietnams since there is not a VIETNAM experience,but many, since it varied depending of time, place or type of unit. It have given voice to Australians and Canadian as well as former South Vietnamese and North Vietnamese Army members, rescently a former Vietnam War protester gave his perspective in the "Perspectives" department of the magazine as well those that differed from his point of view.

**IMPORTANT**The Communist side is naturally restricted in availability because the nature of the regime in place in the re unified Vietnam under the Hanoi goverment. Do you think that if Nazi Germany were still in place we could get our hands in so many documents and testimonies as we do today? Please put this in perspective.Nonetheless, very time someone from "the other side" has the chance, the mood and the time to speak up, VIETNAM has given space for what they have to say. Besides, there is plenty of historically reliable information to recount the Communist war effort: captured documents, interviews and on the ground research made at that time or after the war as well as Socialist Republic of Vietnam data. Ever heard of Douglass Pike, Michael Lee Lanning or Bernard Fall's works?

VIETNAM is divided betwen Features and Departments. There is about four or five features to every issue dealing from Armored warfare to The Public Safety Program. Departments are Editorial, Letters/Glossary of terms, Fighting Forces, Arsenal, Personality, Reviews ( books, documentaries, movies), Perpectives ( one of the most important features , VIETNAM  Marketplace and VIETNAM events. Interviews( oral history),air,land and naval battles,book extracts,weaponry, fighting units,personalities and perspectives that are not ignored any longer.

Fresh perspectives from B-52 crewmembers telling thir perspective on the alleged carpet bombing of Hanoi or a "grunt" contesting the negative characterization of his unit by Hollywood, Canadians in Vietnam, a US cop in Vietnam, an anti war activist that grudginly admits he was wrong in some aspects of his activism, former NVA and what they fought for vs. what happened after April 1975 and former ARVN placing the South Vietanamese role in perspective...IS THIS A PROBLEM?

There is duty, honor,country and there are other things such as My Lai whicha rea dealed with...but what irks many is both the mere existence of Duty Honor Country regarding the Vietnam War and the knowledging of Duty Honor Country while telling the story of the war. If the overwhelming majority of veterans did not do drugs or committed crimes the American experience in Vietnam will be naturally slanted to that...one can not say that about, for example, the experience of former Gestapo members. What do the critics propose, muzzle some more decades the Vietnam veteran unless he is politically correct,ie," I saw ears and heads cut off, rape and murder"? LET THEM TALK THEIR TRUTH...or is it that many interests do not want that truth,those perspectives,that context be given to the world?

If this magazine is not about baby killers,dope smokers and enbittered renegades nor about how the US military was doing what someone testified before the senate,if this magazine doesn't ignore the contribution of Australian/New Zealander, South Korean and the South Vietnamese forces,if this magazine is not about the willy Cong toying with bumbling hippies in uniform but places in propper perspective the Communist war effort using testimony from people like former North Vietamese Army colonel Nuy Bui Tin,if this magazine doesn't square with what you were told about Nam by some politicians,authors,professors/teachers or have seen in movies like "Platoon"....and you see B-52 crewmembers telling thir perspective on the alleged carpet bombing of Hanoi or a "grunt" contesting the negative characterization of his unit by Hollywood to an anti war activist that grudginly admits he was wrong in some aspects of his activism...well sorry but, again, pop culture stops at the cover of VIETNAM magazine

BUY IT ON THE NEWS STAND OR SUBSCRIBE TO VIETNAM MAGAZINE...can you handle the truth?


title: I received a letter in the mail from seventeen asking if we would like to pay for the magazine and get a subscription ...

text: I bought this magazine and it arrived a few weeks later, just a promised. After I had received a few of the magazines though, I received a letter in the mail from seventeen asking if we would like to pay for the magazine and get a subscription so it would continue to come. I just payed for the magazine again and after that it came.


title: Five Stars

text: Less special double issues and more weekly issues


title: If you enjoy reading ads every other page then this is the ...

text: If you enjoy reading ads every other page then this is the magazine for you. Very disappointed!! Will not buy again.


title: Great magazine if you love dogs!

text: Love the dog content.  Very informative.  Great stories.  A must for any dog lover.


title: Great educational magazine for kids

text: Our kids (11, 10, and 6) love it!


title: Shorter and fewer articles than regular RD.8

text: Seems like RD “light.” I’m disappointed and would like to switch back to regular RD or cancel for a refund.


title: Magazine Hound.

text: FRESH! one word to describe this magazine.  The fashion and articles are always fun and edgie.


Amazon makes sure you get magazines and will even contact the publisher if there is a problem.  I prefer to order my magazines through Amazon.


title: Better than expected

text:
I got a subscription to this mag for my son last Christmas.  It was, as much as online purchasing can be, a complete "point of purchase" sale.  I had no intention of getting it, knew nothing about it, and just wanted some science stuff for him.

It was THE hit of his Christmas stuff.  Not so much on day one, when he got the gift card, but EVERY TIME IT ARRIVED IN THE MAIL, it was read cover to cover, and then discussed for the next several weeks.  He once called me from school, asking me to bring in dark chocolate to him.  I asked why he was calling me from school for candy, and he said because he had read in Odyssey that choc. stimulated the brain, and he had a test that day.  A small example, but everything in it was interesting and somehow relevant to him.  He is 12 now, and I am ordering it again.


title: Just say Yes to Odyssey!

text: This magazine is sooooo much better than some of the other commercial publications.  The writing is solid, the subject matter is solid.  It's amazing how well written it is.  There are no ads!  They don't plug anything.  I was sick of getting worthless ad filled kids magazines like National Geographic Kids.  Odyssey is a must subscribe for every kid who likes science.  Actually, it's just a must subscribe.  Encourage your libraries to subscribe.  This must be had in every school library.  It contains relevant and important information delivered with a high level of writing.


title: Fix the teacher guide links - Cobblestone!

text: I really like these magazines.  As a homeschooler, I've used a few for our History curriculum.  Especially great was that there "were" teacher's guides for back issues.  Unfortunately, when I go to the website now there are links to teacher's guides for back issues, but they don't work.  Where did those wonderful teacher's guides go???  Why doesn't the website for Cobblestone have a way to ask them directly???  What is happening with these magazines???  I hope the people producing the magazine see this so they can fix the problem.  Right now I won't be able to use them since the back issue teacher guide links don't work.  :(


title: Great mag

text: The ants are my muse. Great mag.


title: Great

text: Son looks forward to reading each issue.


title: Magazine ok

text: But it was sent to wrong address (mine) which bugged me and it could not or would not be fixed.


title: Great magazine for kids

text: I have subscribed to the magazine for more than a year. My 11-years-old son enjoyed reading every issues. Recommend to others...


title: Five Stars

text: Thanks for sending to an APO box.  My grandson loves his own magazine.


title: Tidbits on animal life hit the spot!

text: My 5 year old grandson's first issue happened to be the 50th anniversary edition, which he loved!  The articles were also interesting for his older sister.  Variety of topics held their interest. Looking forward to his monthly nature magazine.


title: Super Science Mag

text: My 8 year old granddaughter was fascinated with it.  Thought her issue was just a one time gift and is thrilled that it's a year long subscription. She loves science, so this was just perfect!


title: Very good

text: My 8 year old grandson loves it.  So do his parents.  Facts for informative dinner conversation.<br />An easy present by mail and it lasts all year.


title: Magazine looks like a hit

text: Magazine looks like a hit, but took 18 weeks for subscription to start. I forgot I had even ordered it more than 4 months ago.  You may want to order early so your kids don't  grow too old for it before it arrives.


title: Best Kids Magazine Ever

text: To quote my granddaughter, who is the recipient, "absolutely the best kids magazine ever!" Her brother who also reads it says "can't argue with that" I could not say it any better.


title: They love it and I have renewed the subscription for both ...

text: I have ordered this magazine for two of my grandsons, both 8 years old.  They love it and I have renewed the subscription for both of them.


title: My Kids Love It!

text: This is a wonderfully written, interesting magazine that my kids absolutely love. We're science buffs in my family. It's perfect.


title: fabulous magazine

text: I just renewed the subscription I got for my nephew for his birthday last year. He absolutely loves reading it cover to cover and enjoys getting mail (turning 7 but reads like a 12 year old). It has been a huge hit.


title: Cancellation

text: I would like to cancel this subscription.


title: Always smiles when it arrives

text: We love Ask! There’s always weird stories you never thought of, like what pigeons do all day. Art is top notch. Kids like that it’s funny and lots of cartoons.

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title: Love it

text: Love it


title: One of the most important publications to read- if you want to understand the world

text: Third World Resurgence is a fantastic publication, covering all manner of issues pertaining to economics, agriculture, technology, politics, and sociology- not only of the Third World but of the entire world.  The authors are all activists and experts and their pieces are well thought-out, mordant, and incredibly educative.  I look forward to my copy.


title: Love this magazine

text: Love this magazine! It caters to the over-40 audience, which is so hard to find these days as everything is geared toward the younger crowd. The articles are helpful and original and I love the Martha Beck column! The products they advertise are reasonably priced, unlike some magazines which feature items that only a celebrity or millionaire could afford. And at the same time the magazine is fashion-forward, not treating us like we're all 90 years old and wear only polyester. This magazine is entertaining, informative and inspirational - I can't wait every month til my issue arrives!


title: sBE CAREFUL if ordering a gift sub

text: the publisher of this magazine makes it extremely difficult to speak with them if you have any problems. in my case, a gift sub for my father was mistakenly mailed to me. after 2 emails and 2 voicemails, i was finally able to speak to a human who suggested that i mail them to my father myself. they've finally changed the address, but apparently don't care when they make a mistake and as a company simply cannot afford the few cents it costs them to send another one out, in the name of customer satisfaction. really lowbrow stuff. maybe in spirit it's actually it's Excellence: The Magazine About Pinto.


title: Five Stars

text: Highly recommend!! Well written great angles!!


title: Latest and greatest science information

text: New Scientist has something for everyone. The magazine makes a creative mind even more expansive. The articles make you look at things from different angles.


title: They simply don't send you what you paid for

text:
First ordered magazine in August 2013, didn't get a copy until around March of 2014. Since then I have gotten one more. That's 2 magazines in over a year and a half! They offered a digital subscription to compensate amd wouldn't give me my money back. If I wanted to go online for beer articles I would just GOOGLE IT!

Content is decent, not great. Lasted about a sitting and a a half toilet visits.


title: The BEST Reiki Magazine Available

text: The Reiki News is the Best Reiki Magazine available. The price is absoutely irresistable, and the articles and pictures are of Amazing Value. Definitely pick this up if you are new to Reiki or are looking for an inspiration to your Reiki Practice.


text: I<br />gOT MY VERY FIRST ONE YESTERDAY. IT IS BETTER THEN TV WEEKLY AND TV GUIDE!  A TONS MORE INFORMATION.

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title: Useful for artists and attractive for art lovers

text: I'm an artist and am interested in different artists' concepts and techniques. This big glossy magazine satisfies that need to know how and what other artists are doing.


title: I weave

text: I stopped weaving after an accident left me with double vision. Now I can see correctly so I wanted the magazine.


title: Who's to blame for this?

text:
I received the first 2 issues in this subscription. Nothing since then except renewal notices. Notified Fangoria and Amazon. Fangoria said they would send me the issues I missed. That was 2 months ago. I have yet to receive anything. Amazon apologized and gave me a $10.00 gift card that when I went to use it wasn't valid.
It can't be the mail because I get my other magazines that I subscribe to. But this is the only one that I have subscribed to through Amazon.com
So basically the subscription for this magazine is only for 2 issues and a bunch of renewal notices.
Definitely will not get another subscription to this magazine or subscribe through Amazon for any magazine.


title: Ranger Rick is fantastic, but be aware of auto renewal

text:
Ranger Rick magazine is absolutely fantastic and my children look forward to it every month.

Be aware though of auto renewal terms.  I just received notice from Amazon regarding auto renewal but at a higher price point ($24.95) than if I went in to extend the subscription on my own ($12), so I'm a bit confused by that and wanted everyone to be aware.


title: 2 years order comes to 1 year.

text: I have ordered 2 years, from Nov.2014, but why after one year, I can not access it anymore? "Buy Issue" and "Subscribe" is there.


title: Amazon did a pathetic job to this fantastic magazine.

text: Amazon did a pathetic job to a fantastic magazine. The Kindle edition is hardly readable.


title: One Star

text: No review


title: If ya like this type of mag, get FAST COMPANY

text: I used to get about 10 magazines a month and never had time to read them all. I canceled all of them except FAST COMPANY and love reading it! It's got all kinds of cool tech articles that are good, quick, informative reads. Every issue seems like it is the anniversary issue with some awesome interview in it or great inside info on a company. My wife even started picking it up ( unusual) and loves it. She has even made our kids ( 11 & 13 yr old)  read a few of the articles and quizzed them afterwards. If ya like this type of mag, get it. I don't know of any better.


The articles are always interesting, concise and with many tips that one can learn from.  The format is creative and it's an easy read.  I love it!


title: Five Stars

text: I loved the magazine, if have more that kind let me know


title: A Work in Progress

text:
Earlier this year, I reviewed Games magazine soon after it merged its two magazines into one. My review was quite negative: The new Games seemed to be a mere wisp of its former self, with mostly recycled content and no clear leadership at the helm. It felt like a magazine that should be put out of its misery rather than reflect badly on its once great self.

Now, with half a year having passed, I'm pleased to report that the situation has improved. Board game reviews are back. Contests seem alive and well. There is a call out to puzzle creators to submit new puzzles. Even the quality of the printing (which, for years, was atrocious) has improved considerably. I only wish they'd go back to their old cover design which featured a single attractive puzzle. The new covers do a disservice to the content inside. I suppose the editors want newsstand readers to be aware that this is a puzzle magazine, but I find the collage of images to be ugly.

Nonetheless, things are looking up.


title: Five Stars

text: Great magazine with lots of interesting articles.


title: If you enjoy perspective from the left...

text: This is a VERY leftist magazine.  Many of the articles are so far left, that we keep the subscription up just for the monthly shock value of reading the outlandish nonsense.  Definitely NOT a conservative magazine. It is biased AF, be prepared.


title: Price

text: Subscription prices too expensive!


title: Disappointed

text: Another magazine I was thrilled to get a subscription too. Yet again received few issues. Subscription still good, but newest issues not received. No reply from magazine company either to my messages.


title: Not happy

text: Got a few issues. Subscription still good, but haven't received newest issues. No reply from magazine company. Thinking wasnt good idea to order magazines from Amazon :(


title: Wonderful

text: Beautiful photos, very elegant


title: Beautiful ideas and photos.

text: This is an inspirational magazine, I really love it!


title: Disappointing

text: It was ok not as good as I remember


title: Mag

text: Great mag.


title: Lies to

text: I read a 30 day trial an was charged 200


title: Not pleased

text: I was not expecting a hard copy!  When a magazine is available in digital why waste trees!


title: One of my favorite magazines

text: One of my favorite magazines. Has been for many years, alongside Gourmet (God knows why I'm unable to leave a review for it, too). Victoria: recipes, travels, culture, you name it. Stunning pictures, stylish design. Kudos from your faithful admirer:)))


title: France magazine

text: I love ths magazine because I have subscribed to it for over  10 years, I have a Master 's Degree in French and we visit France frequently.  Unfortunately a magazine written in French is too expensive to subscribe to.  I would recommend this magazine to anyone who loves to travel to France and Europe


title: Great gift !

text: I first ordered this magazine as a Christmas gift in 2005 for a friend. She loves it, and I'll definitely renew it for her when the time comes. This Christmas (2006) I just bought another subscription to this magazine for relatives who are very familar with France and enjoy its language and culture. I'm sure they'll be pleased.


title: Wow! Talent everywhere!

text: The photos always amaze me!


title: 50 Bucks?

text: 50 Bucks for a 100 page magazine? Its not a finely printed, on quality paper, with outstanding photos, coffee table book. Fans really interested enough to consider buying this, most likely know the bands history well enough to begin with as to gaining little knowledge. Numerous other possibilities for great photos are out there on quality paper and in hard cover for long term saving and use...... The 1 star rating is for what seems to me to be an outrageous price, not because of actual quality. .


title: Not as good as the original

text: i don’t like this magazine nearly as much as cooks illustrated. I would take a pass and try other magazines first. I found the first years issues disappointing.


title: Buy with caution

text: Great information - when it arrives. Like a London bus some weeks you get no copy some you get two. When you ring to complain (which I have 3 times in the last 6 weeks) they have no record of your previous complaints, they blame the US post, they dont reply to requests to speak to a superior, and they wont credit you an extra copy. Basically taking no responsibility. I've had it. I'm discontinuing my subscription. There's so much you can get online why should anyone put up with old technology.


title: GREAT MAGAZINE!

text: IF YOU ENJOYS THE GREAT OUTDOORS YOU'LL ENJOY FIELD & STREAM!<br />I'VE READ THIS FOR 7 YEARS NOW AND LOOK FORWARD TO IT EVERY MONTH.


title: Want to cancel my subscription now

text: I hate that you have decided to make this your political soap box. I am not interested in your views. Stay in your lane! I subscribed for fashion.<br />I want to cancel my subscription now and be refunded.


title: Save your money

text: This is the worst Fall/September issue I can remember.  Sorry I didn't cancel before this.


title: Disgusting

text: Disgusting! I plan to cancel my subscription.


title: no September issue

text: insert sad face here


title: Missing Magazines

text: Where are my magazines?! I didn’t get the most important September issue and all magazines so far came soooo late


title: Eh a waste

text: Boring and clothes were not for people who love in the real world


title: Not the way it was.

text: Magazine has fallen way below it past prime. Will not renew. Sadly political.Been reading since 1976 .


title: Totally Junk!

text: There is no important info or news. I regret I subscribe to this!


title: good！

text: good！


title: good

text: good


title: Different shapes, sizes and colors!

text: Love women of color on the cover and in your pages,


What even is this crap?


title: very up to date styles

text: interesting read!


title: The end of an icon magazine

text: I can only agree with the reviews deploring the shift from a classy, intellectual magazine to  a biased, vulgar, highly politicised one? Articles are not documented, unoriginal, fragmented, recycling the same cliches.<br />Where are the cultural articles, literary ones, dealing with universal topics? What a pity


title: GOOD

text: GOOD


title: country sampler review

text: Country Sampler is always interesting to look at and there are items to purchase which I have not done yet.  If you like country collectibles, it is a good magazine to peruse.  Some items are a little too expensive for the quality but overall I rate this a 4 out of 5 stars.


title: Don't settle for less

text: This is one of the best magazines out there for the RC pilot.  They have excellent reviews and articles are fresh, interesting and accurate.  I'm a charter subscriber and I'm glad I took a chance on them early on.  I also subscribe to the other magazines and they aren't nearly as good.  Of course, don't take my word for it or any one elses.  Go to your local bookstore, pick up a copy and flip through it.  You'll discover an opinion for yourself, which is what really matters.


title: Wonderful

text: My granddaughter’s favorite since she was a baby.


title: Poetry, Prose, and Art for Little Ones

text: We received this subscription as a gift shortly after my son was born. He really started loving it at about a year old, and now at two, he participates by saying the last words of all the rhymes. Of all the books in our house, he runs to all his issues of Baby Bug as his favorites before bed. They set a wonderfully calming tone. The whimsical art, fun chants and poems, and precious "Kim and Carrots" are fun to read as a parent and completely engaging for my toddler. These magazines are a unique component of any toddler's library. They are like nothing else.


title: Whether this magazine is recommended for a three year old

text: This subscription was a gift to my granddaughter who is nearly three years old and lives in the US. I chose this magazine becuase we had a subscription to Babybug, Ladybug and Cricket in the International school I worked in here in Brazil, and the pre- school teachers found it very good for this age group becuae of the variety of items, stories, puzzles, non fiction etc. I haven't yet heard her reaction to it because the first issue just arrived.


title: My daughters' loved it

text: My daughters loved this magazine.  Each Babybug was read over and over.  Many poems were acted out and memorized. Highly recommended.


title: The literature is excellent. Therefore

text:
As a former Primary grade teacher, I learned about the Series from our Speech Therapist.
The literature is excellent.
Therefore, I've given it to three grandchildren...and now as a gift! The children look
forward to having their own magazine; book...arrive in the mail. They all love it.

Vicki Fanning  (Mary Victoria)


title: Lovely artwork...stories not so much

text: The illustrations are really nice, but the stories are rather dumb, for lack of a better word.  My husband and I read them to our 18 month old son, and he's as unimpressed as we are.  He does enjoy the pictures; however, the Kim and Carrots illustrations are a little scary.  We will try another magazine when this subscription ends.


title: prevention magazine

text: gift subscription & receipent loves it; interesting articles & arrives promptly each month; frequently shares health information with other family & friends.


title: Economist

text: Without a doubt, my favorite magazine (actually, refer to themselves as a "newspaper.")  It's a weekly, so it can really be overwhelming to stay caught up - but there's so much useful information about current events that even reading just a few articles a week is worthwhile.  Despite its title, the content really runs the gamut - politics, religion, culture study, entertainment, and literature are all covered.  The Economist claims that they skew slightly conservative, but it seems like one of the most balanced voices around.


title: 10 Stars

text: I am an intermediate beader and I love challenging new patterns.  I have found Beadwork and Bead & Button to be the very best at providing new, innovative projects every issue - excellent directions and photos.  I even love the ads; often see ideas there, too.  And lots of helpful info on instructions and supplies - you name it.  Inspiring.  10 Stars from me on both.


title: Love this magazine!

text: Filled with articles and recipes, AND coupons, All You is a keeper in my book.  It pays for itself in savings each issue. Wonderful to gift as well.


title: Tried to Order TWICE and was Canceled

text: I tried to order this TWICE using a promotional code that Amazon sent me.  The first time after about two weeks I got an email saying something had gone wrong and the order had been canceled, but the promotional code was returned to my account and I could use it for something else or to reorder the magazine.  So I reordered the magazine and within two days I received another email saying the order had been canceled again.  It wasn't worded the same and my promotional code wasn't returned to my account.  I contacted Amazon and they gave me a credit to replace the promo code, but I didn't even bother trying to order the magazine again, I just used it for something else.  Both of the cancellation emails came after I had received emails saying that my subscription had been accepted (or however it was phrased). Really irritating and I will definitely think twice before I try to order magazines through Time Direct Ventures again.


title: all you

text: I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of my first issue of all you. I am looking forward to reading the articles and using the many coupons in each issue. Great savings on this magazine!


title: Saving money with 'All You Magazine'

text: 'All You' is an excellent magazine. I saved about at least about $60.00 by redeeming the coupons I cut from the magazine. It also has great recipes that are<br />'budget-friendly' and are healthy. In addition to coupons, 'All You' has great articles in it that help a consumer to be financial savvy.


title: Don't know Yet

text: I haven't received my subscription yet so, I don't know how to rate it.  When I get it, or if it takes forever to get it, I'll update and revise my rating.


title: Somewhat disappointed

text: I received my first issue of All*You and was somewhat disappointed by the lack of coupons. I've heard so much about how amazing it is and how many coupons there are, and I didn't find many for the typical basic products we use.  They were for more what I would call "specialty" products than normal every-day type stuff.  Maybe next month's issue will have more coupons we can use? I sure hope so.


title: very dissappointed

text: I orderd this Aug. 11, 2011 and still have not received my first issue!! I am very dissapointed since I was refered to order it from here!


title: This is monthly??

text: I received my first issue in December and have yet to receive the next issue. I signed up for six months and hoping I will receive what I ordered.


title: all you magazine

text: I really like this magazine. Very good read. The coupons are update with the up coming sales. It is very interesting, you can't put it down.


title: Where's my item??

text: I am looking forward to receiving this purchase, however have not yet received it and am being asked to review it??


title: love it

text: I love this magazine, its has some really great tips on money and relationships, mom stuff, great meal recipes, and beauty tips, everything I want and need in a woman's magazine and all at an affordable price!!!!


How lucky I was to find this deal!! This magazine pays for itself "times five". Thanks Amazon for "All You" !!


title: Still Waiting

text: I love to read this magazine but its only sold in Walmart so I thought getting a subscription to it  would be nice but I ordered it in early October and I am still waiting to receive it.


title: All you for coupons

text: This is a must magazine if you are in to couponing it is the best magazine with over $50 per month with coupons I have seen it go above $80.00 in coupons, ALL YOU  cheaper if you subscribe to it!!!!


title: Bonus subscription.

text: This was a great deal and hope to find again. Amazon was able to add it right on the end of my current subscription.


title: All You

text: I absolutely love All You Magazine! I have had a subscription to this magazine for several years now and recently gave a subscription as a gift.


title: Product Review

text: I have yet to receive my first All You magazine, its been over a month since order was placed. Hopefully will arrive soon.


title: All You

text: You were suppose to pick up when the other subscription expired, i got tow of the same magazine in the same moth, can you PLEASE correct his!


title: slow as molasses

text: I have not received my first issue yet.  Purchased in October, hoping to get one this month or next.  What a slow process to get into the mailing cycle.


title: ALL YOU REVIEW

text: Ordered magazine over a month ago, still haven't received first copy. I'm sure I will like it once I start receiving it.


title: Have not recieved my magazine yet

text: I have not recieved my magazine yet. It is paid for and its been a few months.


title: All You Magazine for Coupons & More

text: All though I have not received my magazine yet.  I know that I will be very happy with it as I have bought it off the rack before for a lot more than I paid here.  I love All You because it is full of coupons.  I love to use coupons to save my family money.  Besides the coupons there are a lot of recipes and helpful hints that I enjoy reading.


title: if you love coupons, this is the mag for you!

text: This magazine is full of coupons and articles that are wide ranging and very useful! It feels like a Good Housekeeping for a younger generations.


title: Haven't received yet!!!!

text: I can not review this product as I am still waiting to receive it! :(<br />I was hoping to have received my first issue by now!


title: good

text: Quick easy way to keep up with health news and some good  easy recipes.  Wish all the print was in black on white instead of "cutsey" colors.


title: Nice book

text: Nice features. Good recipes


title: Vanity Fair Collapses

text: Vanity fair used to be my mainstay! Now it will be used for composting. Gone are the great editors and along with the supremely interesting stories. It seems lately, besides turning to newsprint instead of glossy paper, all it does is celebrate the celebrity of people who are so young they haven’t proven themselves yet. You’re lucky if one article resonates with you. It’s complete and utter trash. I used to read every page now I flip through and toss it. Don’t buy this rag. Treat yourself to something worthwhile!!!


title: No longer trust worthy products or service

text: Vanity fair has lost its way, there is nothing appealing about the products, quality, or service. If you try to connect with them... they shun you. Move on America, there head is in taking advantage of the once productive past. Let their quality meet all the lip service they give, O that’s right there will be just “hot air”!


title: never received 1 issue !  no  wonder amazon is no longer selling print subscriptions-

text: Food Network is also an issue here  I attempted to dirctly order from them,, still have yet to receive one magazine.  Total fail from Amazon and Food networkl.


title: Terrible

text: This magazine has become nothing more than a woke / conservative hating rag.  I used it to start a campfire (and it was bad at that too).  Never again.  A joke and nothing what it use to be.


title: Most biased towards leftist views

text: So biased towards leftist views cannot read it anymore.


title: Not good

text: Just a waste of time


title: like the magazine not the service

text: Like the magazine.  Disappointed that my subscription did not begin with the newest issues but issues that had been on the newsstand for some time.  I started receiving these older magazines to start my 12-month instead of the most current issue.


title: Cancel this subscription

text: Good magazine but I have already


title: substance as well as style

text: I think V.F. has sometimes been unfairly dismissed as a lightweight Hollywood or "chick" magazine. Well OK, the cover story (and photo) is usually in the entertainment field, and the publisher's media kit states that the readership is 79 percent female. What's gender got to do with it?  Most of the stories are serious and intelligent enough to be worthy of anyone's attention.  Consider, for example, some of the topics of recent articles: the background behind the financial meltdown at Lehman Brothers; the $3 trillion cost of the Iraq war; Vladimir Putin's power grab in Russia; real estate woes in the Hamptons and at the Plaza Hotel; Rupert Murdoch's media empire; Bobby Kennedy's ill-fated 1968 presidential campaign...to name just a few. The depth and sophistication of these stories, and the quality of the writing, is certainly equal to anything you'd find in the Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic Magazine, The New Yorker, and similar "serious" publications. Even the movie star subjects, such as the recent cover story on Marilyn Monroe, generally have a weightier slant to them. Don't confuse this with the mindless junk you'd find in supermarket tabloids.  As for those "shocking" photos of Miley Cyrus....well, the whole controversy seemed to be almost a satire of how a puritanical public can become outraged about nothing. At any rate, I would not have wanted to miss what the outcry was all about. I find that every month there is always something worth reading, and I learn a few things as well as being entertained. So why four stars instead of five? Well, while depth and details are good, I find that some of the articles tend to be a little too long, and about halfway through I'm tempted to start skimming. Also, Graydon's Carter's Bush-bashing editorials month after month can get a little tiresome. I'm not a big admirer of Bush myself, but it's long past time to "give it a rest".<br />These small complaints aside, I recommend this as a very worthwhile publication.  A word about price: the promotional rates at Amazon are typically better that those on the postcards inserted in the magazine, plus you avoid that ridiculous "postage and handling" fee. Twenty bucks total for two years (at Amazon), which is about the cost of a mere four copies purchased individually at the newsstand, seems too good a deal to pass up.


title: Informative mag

text: I recently gave this subscription a bad review, not because of the content, for late delivery. Apologies! Forgot the country is in crisis. Received my May issue. Thanks!


title: It's a great magazine but only if it's received

text: I've not received all my copies and it seems there's no retribution for it. What a crock.


title: Where's the magazine?

text: My kid loved it once he got an issue. He has only received one.


title: received first issue sooner than expected; pleasantly surprised

text: enjoyable crossword puzzle solving.


title: delivery time is awful

text: I ordered this subsription back on Dec, 3 2008. and have been waiting for it ever since. now today (2-17-09) I go to amazon.com (where i ordered from) and clicked on my "privious orders" and it show that I will not be getting my subscription till the middle of April.  I do understand the printing times and ordering timing stuff, but this is rediculous, im sure next week I will be getting a notice in the mail that my subsription is over and if I want to continue to receive more mags, I need to send money asap.  Oh and on top of it all, I ordered this as a xmas gift for a dear friend of mine, and they are totally addicted to cross word puzzles. thanks for making my xmas and his a happy one, NOT.  PO'd in Oregon


title: 1st issue

text: This was my first issue and I like the content and the magazine.  I can't wait for the next issue to arrive.


title: Five Stars

text: Love this....miss living there, and enjoy the pictures


title: Received One Damaged Issue

text: The magazine has some great writers, however they have serious subsciption problems. I received one issue that was heavily torn. That's it! The response to every e-mail was that a new issue would be sent out in coming days. Never happens. After repeated requests I gave up. I'm eight months into my subscription and have only received one heavily torn issue! It feels like "take the money and run."


title: A pleasure

text: My wife is the "artist". She looks forward to your magazine. Says that she learns something new every issue.<br />Thank you.


title: liked, price discounted easy oder process.

text:
Ordering is easy for publication from Amazon.
this is a good magazine for water colorist!
Liked ordered as a gift.


title: Good info but disturbing editorials

text: I do like the investment information in this paper, but you must be willing to put up with some disturbing  editorials and some amount of very conservative bias in news articles. This didn't bother me tooooo much until the misogynistic comments about Fluke. There's also a lot of Obama bashing. I can't be comfortable about the quality of information in this newspaper given the extreme bias. I will not be renewing my subscription because there are other places to get good information without the hatefulness in the editorials. I sure hope that IBD becomes more balanced in their views and tempers their comments about women. There is no reason to pay for hatefulness.


title: One Star

text: nice book


title: DO NOT ORDER THIS MAGAZINE FROM AMAZON

text: I am still waiting for this magazine to be delivered after placing the order on 09/29/06 and it is now 12/12/06.  I've made numerous calls and emails to the Amazon Magazine Subscription department and keep getting the brush off of its on it way.  Yes and the check is also in the mail.  Better yet they've already been paid so what does it matter to them.  Just beware if you order this magazine it will not come.  Waste of money and now I"m off to buy a Christmas present for my nephew who this was for.


title: One Star

text: I don't like the contents, very poorly put together compared to many other magazines.


title: Unhappy customer

text: Trash  Nothing of interest!  Please cancel.


title: good

text: This book is very good


title: A magazine that lift the Spirit

text: This magazine is well updated. It contains issues from around the world and how Christians are dealing with them in order to advance the good news of Jesus Christ. I also believe that the spiritual nature of this magazine would be a blessing for all the readers.


title: Most Informative beauty magazine on the market

text: New Beauty is focused on beauty issues only.  If you want to learn more about plastic surgery, dermatology, beauty products, etc., then this is the magazine for you.  In my opinion it used to be better the old way, with all the details about costs, recovery from surgery, etc., than the new format, but it is still the most informative magazine for lay people who want to learn strictly about this topic.


title: Quality

text: Good


title: Five Stars

text: great magazine-----lots of great information


title: Sterling!

text: This magazine is a work of art.  The photography is beautiful and the articles well written. A joy to view and read.


title: Nice little magazine

text: Got for granddaughter. She seems to like it. Thought it had lots of good,educational features.


title: Collections Hungry

text:
The magazine is about 60-65% advertisements.  A whole lot of fluff and filler of readers trucks and small on real content.
 I decided NOT to renew my subscription (let it run out) where they wanted nearly $90.00.  Now that I have not renewed, I received letters from a collections agency (NSA) for the renewal fee.  This is a horrible company that does not understand what a subscription service is, and is willing to try scare tactics to get your money.  Just say NO!  Do not subscribe, do not give them any money for an advertisement heavy subscription periodical with little content that resorts to scare tactics for something you choose to not subscribe.
UPDATE 10/2018: Received another Collections notice from North Shore Agency stating I owe them 89.97 for a subscription service.  If I choose not to receive your magazine, they think I should still pay them.  The company and the process is a SCAM.  Do not subscribe to this magazine.  If you so choose, and then decide to not renew, you will get collections notices.  Just Say NO!


title: Great Magazine!

text: The bible of Backcountry skiing and snowboading, one of my favorite magazines! This is the end of the review. JD


title: Going Downhill

text: I've been a subscriber for about 18 years now. The magazine has always had a bias, but it has greatly increased the past couple of years--since about the time that Jon Meacham became editor. Over the past few weeks (since I renewed my subscription), some of the reporting has been downright irresponsible. I wish I hadn't renewed. When my present subscription runs out I'll look for a different news magazine.


title: Wish it were better

text:
I probably think that I like Harper's more than I actually do. I'll get two dull issues in a row and be ready to cancel, only to receive a great issue the third month and decide to stick with it (again).

I couldn't keep up with the New Yorker—interesting and timely topics and better writing, but just too much to read week after week. I guess it's not fair to judge Harper's by a magazine that it isn't. They've had some great narrative essays, about a country veterinarian and ocean treasure hunting, for example. But they've also had a meandering (long) piece on college by the supposedly great author Marilynne Robinson. If that's her usual writing style, I can't imagine reading one of her novels. I wish Harper's could keep the caliber up from issue to issue, and perhaps choose topics a touch more interesting. And don't get me started on the book reviews. It's like they purposely choose the most boring books they can find.


title: Good when it's good, boring otherwise

text:
I wanted to like Tin House, and I do, but after a year of subscribing I won't be renewing.

The good fiction is just that—really good. However, you have to read through a lot of mediocre or incomprehensible stuff in between. I really enjoyed some of the short stories but wish all the fiction was at that level.

The nonfiction, on the other hand, is very lackluster. I can think of only one piece I actually enjoyed, let alone remember. Most of it is drab, memoir-esque stuff that maybe only the author's close family cares to read. I want nonfiction that's captivating and tells me about something I didn't even know I was interested in (e.g., Kurt Vonnegut and copyright law), not about the abortion you had after being sad with your husband in Maine or whatever.


title: How to make mid-century modern a bore.

text: Really, this is an exciting style, but you'd never know it from this magazine! Is the the refusal to add any other style that makes<br />it so stagnant?


title: Second Generation Subscriber

text: This was my favorite magazine when I was a kid, and now I've subscrubed for my three-year-old nephew who loves it as well. It doesn't look as though the content has changed much in the last twenty-five years, only the cover design is notably different, but they're still as good today as I remember from when I was a kid.<br />Each magazine features a different animal, and is packed with photos and illustrations showing different species, skeletal and muscular structure, and interesting facts. The pictures and illustrations are great for young kids, and the information educates older kids. I've seen them for sale at a lot of zoos individually. The page count is a bit low, but that's mostly because there are no advertisements. This is mostly a reference/educational magazine, it doesn't have games and such that many children's magazines have, but they're also the kind that you can keep for years and continue to enjoy. I highly recomend this magazine for any kid who loves animals. Would also be good for a classroom, I'd think.


title: takes to long

text: I bought a 1 year subscription at the end of june beginning of july and it was suposed to be her in September its now almost the end of October and i still havent gotten my subscription??? Im very confused.


title: Didn’t receive all issues paid for

text: Bought a year’s worth (12 issues). Only received one and then it shows up as being canceled. I didn’t cancel this, and I want the rest of the issues I paid for.


title: If you don't dig the blues

text: If you don't dig the blues, you've got a hole in your soul.


title: Enlightening discussions on world peace

text: This journal has articles on a variety of topics that are related to world peace. It speaks to an international audience and has been in continuous publication for 25 years. One thing that I love about this journal is that it publishes different viewpoints from people around the world. It provides a forum for young scholars to promote new research, and it promotes dialogue. You won't find vitriolic essays from the usual pundits here; the essays are reasoned, civil, and constructive. I highly recommend the International Journal on World Peace to those who are ready for an international and interdisciplinary perspective on shaping a more peaceful world.


title: Five Stars

text: Great magazine


title: Five Stars

text: Wonderful quality, just love this magazine for my real estate brokerage.


title: Ordered in August - haven’t received any issues yet.  When will my subscription begin?

text: The fact that I haven’t received any issues yet!


title: Fraudulent offer.

text: Absolutely Terrible.  I've only received 1 issue.


title: Took 3 months to receive first issue.

text: We ordered this in June as a bday present for my father in law. His first issue arrived around Sept 25th. What a joke.


title: Took over 3 months to receive an issue.


title: Engaño, producto nunca recibido

text: Nunca recibí mi pedido después de semanas de esperar


title: Going after American Citizens personally

text: For a magazine to take an American Citizen's future in their own hands, using their power and reach as a corporation to disparage them, and passing judgement on others in the way their recent article did, goes far beyond where a magazine or corporation should go.  They are a business, not a judge.


title: Waste of your time.

text: Useless content. Desperate for a story.


title: The Cosmopolitan for the Ultra-Rich

text: Are you very wealthy and want to see how your other very wealthy counterparts are doing?  Then this is the mag for you!  If you want to learn about how to become wealthy, trends in the market, where to invest, etc. then this mag is a rag!  Virtually no valuable information for the common man, the small business owner or the investor.  Naturally bedazzled with advertisements that have no relevance for the 99%.  A complete waste of premium paper.


title: I have enjoyed many other aspects

text: I am dissatisfied in one sense only, but it’s a big one for me, which I wish you would pass along to Forbes:  I was originally drawn to Forbes, several years ago, by the columns of Ken Fisher on stock investing. Then, secondly, by similar columns by other investors.  I have enjoyed many other aspects, but they have always been secondary for me.<br />Now, Fisher’s column is gone, nothing has replaced it, and it’s rare to find even 1 column on stock investing and the few there are often seem to cover more arcane or exotic investments which hold limited appeal for a “small fry” investor like me.


title: Ageism

text: If you were born in 1989 or earlier and you never got a chance to be honored, stay away from this magazine  because They do a 30 under 30 rushing young people to be honored before the year of their 30th birthday, and refusing to honor anyone born in 1989 or earlier who never got a chance to be featured in 30 under 30. Advice to Forbes: You should do a 30 over 30 for people who never got a chance to be honored before the year of their 30th birthday on April in addition to 30 under 30.


title: Thoughtful analysis

text: The Weekly Standard clearly has a conservatinve "bent."  However, it is not the sort that screams, "This is the ONLY way to think about this topic."  It is thoughtful commentary, delivered with well crafted writing.  I come away from reading an issue thinking that I have been well informed.


title: price

text:
I ordered two subscriptions as Xmas gifts at $48.00 each.

In January I ordered  a gift subscription from the publisher on the net and the cost was only $36.00.

That is quite a difference.  Of course I will look more carefully in the future when ordering books etc.


title: Excellent, thought provoking

text: Excellent, thought provoking, informative. Love all aspects, including the editorials, the parody on the back page,and the book and movie reviews. I look forward to every issue.


title: Terrible

text:
This magazine is another part of the Murdoch empire.  Its worst

sin is that its boring and not very conservative.  It was

founded by William Kristol, John Podhoretz and Fred Barnes to

be a institutional conservative publication under tight control

and with deep enough pockets to dwarf its smaller rivals.

When conservativism was a living movement, it was best

characterized as a collection of independent voices who

while they respected each other didn't always agree with

each other.  Now, following the Murdoch formula, its about

getting as many people whatever their ideology on the

payroll.  The price of being on the payroll is of course

not rocking the boat.

Reading conservative publications these days is like reading

the transcripts of someone engaging in a monologue

in an echo chamber.  Its strange that there is so much

"conservative" media today, but that most policy decisions

don't get debated or even discussed among conservatives.

They seem more interested in covering liberals than discussing

ideas or making proposals.  And for god's sake, no more articles

by those who are agnostics in their private life talking

about how america needs more god this or god that.  If your

going to be religious, at least find someone who is sincere.

And no more articles on the greatness of family

by childless unmarried women who are totally devoted to careers

to the exclusion of anything else.


title: Read it cover to cover every week.

text: With the possible exception of art gallery or museum reviews where  I have little hope of visiting.  It is my number one source for conservative news and views by some of the finest writers of the day. Book reviews are thorough and often brilliant, usually by a qualified specialist in the field.


title: Four Stars

text: I like reading this magazine


title: Everything bad in the world can be attributed to man-made climate ...

text: Everything bad in the world can be attributed to man-made climate change.  No original thought in any of the articles, so I cancelled immediately.


title: works well.

text: Yes I’ll give five stars to this product because this is functional and works well.


title: ... received the first issue so my opinion is not good.

text: Have not received the first issue so my opinion is not good.

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title: Readers corner

text: Love this magazine price was great


title: American Scientist is more politics than science

text: American Scientist has, unfortunately, downgraded its scientific content and upgraded its political and social content.  It was previously a journal with scientific articles that were accessible to interested readers without expertise in a particular field -- more accessible that Science or Nature yet more rigorous than Scientific American.  If there is another publication such as this, I haven't found it yet.  It is now full of articles on political topics, which topics can be found already overdone in many publications and media forums.  A shame.


title: For when a kindle edition of this magazine?

text: Hope amazon guys keep on working to increase number of books and magizines available in kindle edition!


title: A proportion

text: American Scientist is to Scientific American as polished gold is to golden polish. The former stands out for its quality, the latter for its shine.


title: Englishman searching for real science

text:
I've been a subscriber of New Scientist, Scientific American and Nature in the past and this fits the bill for me perfectly. I have just received my first copy in the post and already know I will not be disappointed. Nature is real science, but without a student subscription is far too expensive. New Scientist is quite fun & easy reading, but a lot of if is written by journalists (who happen to know a bit of science) rather than scientists and I can find it tedious and patronising and frankly not all that enlightening. Scientific American has been dumbed down even further for the masses, and is a triumph of style over substance.

American Scientist is no nonsense. It offers accessible but in depth articles by people with specialist knowledge. It printed on cheaper paper, pages arent wasted on huge glossy adverts and it isnt prohibitively expensive.

I would recommend this to anyone with a curiosity to learn.


title: Great gift

text: My Dad loves this magazine.  It is full of helpful hints and tips.


title: Where is my magazine?!

text: I'm yet to receive a magazine or a free clutch. Terrible.


title: Five Stars

text: Cute little clutch. I wish it was a little bigger.


title: Never Again

text: Jesus tap dancing Christ, get your hot mess together Vogue.


title: Luv Vogue

text: Magazines are fantastic, have not accessed the digital subscription.


title: Canvas bag posing as "Clutch"

text: I have been a fan of Vogue for decades.  The "Free Clutch" is a joke.


title: One Star

text: It came in time but have yet to receive my free clutch in the mail


title: One Star

text: It did not come with a clutch as stated.


title: No clutch at all

text: Finally got the magazine but received no clutch which was a disappointment after the long wait


title: Fantastic

text: Filled with great ideas as well as tips for planning to viewing beautiful end results. Of all the different gardening magazines we receive, this is by far the best. It also has some of the best high quality photographs.


title: Thoroughly pleased

text: I have enjoyed Fine Gardening for a year so gave it to myself for Christmas. It's helpful to re-read past magazines as something new pops out to me each time. Great to keep for reference.


title: Great gardening magazine

text: If you've just started gardening or having been doing so for years, you will learn alot from this magazine.  It contains great reviews of plants (including, size, light and growing season), garden designs, and stories that include identification of plants in the pictures.


title: My favorite subscription!

text: Gardening enthusiast will appreciate this well written, colorful magazine. It's a very professional publication and can be thoroughly enjoyed by novice and experienced gardeners.


title: Love this magazine and I get all gardening magazines.

text:
This is a very fine gardening magazine, and I get quite a few. This one does have beautiful photos, and I love getting it in the mail, instead of buying at the grocery store as I stand in line. Saves money. All of my friends have "kindles" and love them, for the most part, and I still love my books and may one day own a kindle, but I lost all of my books after collecting for circa: 40 years, all of my stuff got stolen, and I had to replace all of my books, at least some of them. I love amazon and hope that it never goes away.

A prefered customer,

RG


title: Fine Gardenig

text: This is a beautiful book with beautiful pictures of great flowers and landscapes. this is what a friend chose for her birthday present.


title: Never Recieved

text: I bought a subscription for this magazine in early December for my husbands Christmas present. Well it is now April 28th and we have never received anything! Great Christmas present huh?  This magazine may be great, but DO NOT buy it through Amazon!!!!!!!!!!!!!


title: Love It

text: I love the fashion photos


title: Great

text: really fun


title: The best drafting source you can find

text:
This is probably the best professional drafting source that exists in Europe and maybe America, at least I haven't come across anything better. It is costly but is really worth the price as, if you own enough Rundschau magazines or books, it gives you complete drafting instructions for all sorts of modern garments.

Each issue contains, beside some articles about what's new in fashion industry, a drafting part of about 10 pages always on a specific subject, like skirts with gores, tailor-made jacket, Chinese-style dresses, pants, underwear etc. These are instructions for pattern modifications with exactly given measurements, like the neckline is 14cm low, the shoulder is 5cm wide and everything you need to draft this pattern. For each model you'll have to know the slopers or French block. There are slopers for a dress, a jacket, a mantle and pants. These are explained usually once in 3-4 years in some issue. Sometimes the slopers are directly given, if the garments cannot be made from these 4 basic slopers, like f.ex. sloper for tight-fitting garments, a sloper for creating lingerie or slopers for national folk dresses.
You can get the instructions for the slopers either purchasing the issue where the sloper has been explained or purchase a book - f.ex. the slopers for dresses are in the "Kleider und Blusen" book.

This is a drafting method invented by M.Müller&Sohn and is used for professional tailoring and is taught in the Fashion academy in München.

The point is that they count on you purchasing their magazines for a long time, so they don't always bother explaining you how to make the slopers when it's in another issue. It is good to sucscribe and get great reductions for buying the older issues (20-50 euro per all issues from an exact year).


title: great

text: Facts were really interesting I love reading it!


title: Where's my next issue?

text: I love Tennis Magazine, but I seem to be having trouble with missed issues.  I know they only put out 8 issues per year, but I renewed my subscription on Aug. 29th.  It is now Sept. 30, and I still have not received the next issue.  Surely one got skipped.  That should mean an extra issue, since I paid for a year... we'll see.


title: Shutterbug magazine

text: Shutterbug is a great magazine for even the inexperienced photographers. The product reviews are great and the articles don't try to talk over your head. I am very pleased with Shutterbug.


title: too bad it's only 6 issues per year!

text:
But I think it's worth it, for the excellent, scientifically researched information (wow, what a concept!).

I like this magazine much MUCH better than Oxygen or Women's Health.  Oxygen has too much fluff, supplement ads that look like articles (Fitness Rx does too, but not half as many as Oxygen), and tries to promote almost-instant results (yeah, right!).  Plus some (not all) of the information - meh, kinda dubious, if you ask me.  I'd rather take advice from scientists than from a publisher / businessman, thanks.  If I'm going to spend $5 on a magazine, I'd much rather it go to one with actual scientific data.  I think the only other magazine worth subscribing to besides Rx is Prevention (though I like their special issues better than their regular issues).

Yes, you only get 6 issues per year, but with a subscription it's still only 3.49 an issue, which isn't bad at all for what you're getting.

It would be great if they could publish special issues like Prevention and Women's Health does that cover specific topics like health, flat abs, walking, etc.

But still, all in all, it's great to FINALLY find a women's fitness magazine no fluff and ALL substance - highly recommended!


title: Four Stars

text: Its a magazine.


title: Get my picture on the cover of ROLLING STONE...

text: Been a subscriber to Rolling Stone since college days in the 70's. It keeps shrinking but I keep renewing. We are both getting old...


title: I hated to see the changes they were making and how ...

text: I started subscribing to this magazine years ago when it very first was published. I continued reading for a few years. At the time it was a new fresh take on travel with lots of interesting pieces on more obscure and real travel experiences. It has been downhill ever since.. they have become the younger sluttier sister of Conde Naste (which doesn't pretend to be something it isnt), inundated with ads that are made to look as actual articles, pointless snippets of travel tips for elites with no real meaningful content or thought.  I hated to see the changes they were making and how they were no longer a source of travel inspiration for the common traveler, but a champion of elitism and the 5 star wealthy travel crowd. I addressed the editors at the time about my concerns of changes i saw and not only was he dismissive about my observations he said it was becoming better than ever.  I understand the economics behind publishing... advertising drives revenue and is essential, but an entire magazine comprised of 75 percent  advertising of elitism and snobbishness isn't  my idea of progress. I will never subscribe or purchase this magazine again.. it is a waste of paper and energy to print it.


title: Ordered subscription - good investment

text: This subscription is wonderful.  Lots of great articles and a must buy for anyone in the jewelry making business.  Lots of helpful information for artists on any level.


title: Down Under Textiles Magazine

text:
I was extremely disappointed when the supplier that I purchased this magazine from quit carrying it. I find that the magazine is always on the cutting edge of what is new in the textile art world and that the contributors have such great ideas and their instructions are clear.  This magazine is not just for the quilting artist, surface designer, fabric dyer, etc because it carries so much more in it. I highly recommend this magazine to anyone that would like to have their horizons expanded.  Yes there are articles that I find I do not particularly care for but they are still worth reading.
Not sure why this magazine did not catch on well here in the USA other than someone didn't do their marketing.
Wendy


title: Country Living - England

text: Lovely magazine with excellent articles on everything having to do with country living.  From furnishings, gardens, bee keeping to raising livestock as well as wonderful recipes.  This magazine is worth every penny of the subscription cost and then some.  I look forward to every monthly issue.


title: One Star

text: Waste of money, much better ways to get your info


title: Five Stars

text: Love it!


title: Love it

text: Interesting, informative, not much else to say but that it has<br />Interesting, informative, and reliable info in it to read


title: Five Stars

text: My husband loves this magazine.


title: Satisfied

text: My only complaint is that I found way too many ads.  They should only use full page ads and add more content.


title: Love it

text: Couldn't find the print version at my local store anymore so came here to Amazon! I love reading itand watching food network.


title: Look Forward to Each Issue

text: One of the better dog magazines I've read.  Has different monthly breed reviews, great articles which are informative and personal.


title: Dont Buy... I made Purchase On August  I still got my Magazine yet.

text: i purchase a subcription for Dog Fancy in August  according to Amazon I will get my first copy on Octuber>> However Nothing was ship out and when you call them you can never get hold of nobaby.. If u want to buy a magazine subcription buy from Postal Service because they are more reliable than Amazon....


title: Exceptional content and value

text: I am a magazine lover and read many on a large variety of subjects.  I have looked at some "Pet Magazines" but too often they are too simple or repetetive in their content.  This magazine is fun to read; informative; and seems to contain something for just about everyone.  It is full of great illustrations, and seems to contain a nicely rounded package of excellent reading that is fun as well as intertaining.  I like the advertisements which seem to offer an exceptional variety of interesting and useful items which are pleasingly informative and fun for pet owners and their pets.  This would make a welcome gift for the upcoming holidays and seems to have something for everyone.  Try it and see if you don't agree.  I highly recommend "Dog Fancy" as an excellent source for current pet owners and especially first time owners.Asin: Dog Fancy[[ASIN:B00283LGPU Dog Fancy (1-year auto-renewal)]]


title: dog fancy

text: too many ads and not much information. I get ceasers magazine and it is much better. I will not renew .


title: Satisfied

text: Like the articles, very detail oriented articles and informative for someone just starting their bowhunting experience.  Glad I bought this magazine over the other ones


title: Coins Magazine Off Script!

text: Honestly disappointed with the magazine. 2 or 3 editorials in the whole magazine, then the rest is just advertising for coins without any images of them. The printing is so small it hurts your eyes! So for the subscription fee of almost $30.00 it sucks!


title: It's great.

text: I just got my first issue. It's great.


title: New Design

text: The new modern, minimalist design of the magazine is a welcome change.  The format is perfect with great photography and well-written articles.  It's a montly treat I look forward to!


title: Perfect

text: Love this magazine!


title: Five Stars

text: It's cute and fun. I like all the things she likes!


title: Horse Illustrated

text:
I started reading Horse Illustrated (HI) when I was a horse-crazy kid and I loved it. But now that I'm an adult and have gotten more serious with my riding, HI doesn't cut it anymore. It caters to both western and English riders and provides general horse care information. That means if you're looking for in-depth riding articles, you'll want to try discipline specific magazines like Practical Horseman, Dressage Today, or Horse & Rider instead.

My biggest gripe with HI is that none of the articles stick with you. Nearly every topic the magazine covers can be found in any horse care book. Also, the magazine is rather thin with LOTS of ads and breeder listings in the back.

The bottom line: If you love horses and just want a general horsey mag, you'll like HI. If you want to read something that goes more in-depth, you might want to look elsewhere.


title: Wonderful resource!

text: I've been buying this magazine at JoAnn's but have been unable to find it for quite a while.  The magazine offers lots of tips, tricks and resources for researching your family genealogy.


title: My 6-year-old granddaughter loves these!

text: I haven't seen this in person, but I ordered a subscription for my then 8-year-old grandson and 5-year-old granddaughter.  My daughter just told me that the now 6-year-old "saves them and pores over them until they’re tattered she loves them so much!"  She just wrote me a thank you note when I resubscribed, that said in part, "She'll be thrilled. I feel like we should laminate them, she loves them so much!"  You can't argue with that kind of devotion.


title: Great magazine with a certain audience.

text: Great magazine!  I have seen some negative feedback from other reviewers that I would like to address.  This magazine showcases work from more exceptional and successful artists and serves to give an inside look into contemporary work while providing inspiration to those "aspiring to be".  This magazine is mostly aimed towards an audience that ALREADY have a solid foundation in drawing such as a professional artist, College student/ college trained, or highly talented youth.  This magazine is not a detailed tutorial, and does not really show more amateur-level type pieces.  If you are looking for that sort of training or peer-review, I would suggest enrolling in a class.... it is well worth the time.  You will not "learn how to draw" from a magazine.<br />  Secondly, the price.  The art of drawing is a very specific and declining discipline with a relatively small community and audience.  This isn't exactly People Magazine or National Geographic.  When you buy a magazine such as this or say Landscape Architecture, you're going to paying a higher price for quality content in a limited supply.  Personally. I think $5.50 is a very reasonable price.  .  -Antoine, BA, Studio Arts, Drawing and Painting.


title: I think I ordered a subscription ????

text: I liked the recipies


title: Deceptive

text: Paid for ideas on self reliant living. Got an article on the virtues of composite lumber you need to buy.


title: Good info, politics unnecessary

text: The articles actually having to do with raising livestock, preserving food and building projects are excellent.  The hatred toward opposing political views is pathetic.  I won't be renewing my subscription.


title: Marie Claire Idees - a hard find in U.S.A.

text:
Next to Mollie Makes this is my favorite craft magazine.

Worth every penny but $54 U.S. dollars for a one year. Yes it is in French.


title: Great magazine that can shape your life, or give you the apperciate for fashion

text:
When I was a little girl I always tried to steal my friend mother's "Cosmopolitan". I didn't really understand what Cosmo really was, but at the time I truly believed that was what every women read. My mother found me reading it with my friend and almost lost her mind, when I came back from school a vogue was waiting for me in the mailbox. I thought it was my mother's but she told me if I was going to idolize a women's magazine and wouldn't stick to my Highlights or American Girl, I would idolize something sensible. I was just a little girl glancing at the glossy pages of high end clothing from Chanel and Yves Saint Laurent, loving each beautiful model, amazed by the greatest photos ever taken for a fashion magazine (Annie Leibovitz has become the most used and artistically drawn photographer used by Vogue), and the best articles that can be used for brainless reading material or important advice.

Six years later I'm still reading Vogue (and can use the advice more productively than I could have when I was twelve.) I sort of matured faster than other girls, while they were talking about who were they taking for the dance, I was discussing why the price of silk and taffeta were lowering due to China's economy expansion and about Tom Ford designing for the retired Yves Saint Laurent....well not exactly but you get my point.

One down side is I've gotten addicted to the evils the Vogue brings. From it's amazing ads, I've come to love the more expensive things in life, like designer handbags and beautiful coats. I've even gone on more diets I can count (but this comes from Anna Wintour, who even told Oprah "I would love to be on our cover--but you have to loose 30", the woman is persistant about thinness in her magazine.) However, I truly feel that I have become the woman I am today instead of boxer wearing tomboy with no manners at all, because of Vogue.

The reason I gave only four stars is because I'm truly starting to apperciate W Magazine. It has the need to know gossip, the longer pages, and more of a down to earth approach for those who really don't associate, or can stand, the socialite world.


title: Informative

text: Purchased for my wife who is French and has read it for quite some time when living and traveling to France.


title: THE best magazine ever, period.

text: This is by far the most interesting, informative, researched publication I have ever seen.  I am a licensed aesthetician and look forward to every issue to let me know about the new products, ingredients, and procedures out in the industry today.  I would recommend this magazine to anyone interested in skincare or plastic surgery as each issue is packed full of information.  The wait between issues is long, but with so much research in each issue, well worth the wait!


title: Five Stars

text: Good magazine


title: Four Stars

text: It's ok


title: Hard for novice beginners.

text: Like all the web sites listed but no help in learn to work within them. Would like a better how to mag.


title: Elle magazine rocks

text: A lot of perfume samples 😁


title: I do not like it because it was purchased as a Christmas gift ...

text: I do not like it because it was purchased as a Christmas gift for our grandson and he has not recieved it and it looks like not until March.


title: Pure Guide to a Country Lifestyle

text: If you admire the country cottage lifestyle as we do, then the English "Country Living" is a must for its understated-elegant-purity of style covering all aspects of living in the country. Every issue seems to show us something we can adapt to our home, garden, and landscape.


title: Lovely Glossy Magazine

text: I gave up on "Country Living" US edition -- all ads and very drab. This UK magazine is beautiful and glossy with some content. Each photo is a little vignette. I subscribe to the outrageously expensive magazine -- $74/yr -- in order to take a cheap mini-vacation for an hour a month.


title: Far superior to the American version

text: Far superior to the American version. The photography is absolutely beautiful and you learn lots about rural life in England.


title: Not the real British Country Living

text: The one I received is different from the British Country Living that I bought in London and occasionally at Barnes and Noble. Will not resubscribe.


title: Five Stars

text: Excellent magazine!


title: excellent publication. So far surpasses its US sister publication ...

text: excellent publication. So far surpasses its US sister publication that they aren't in the same league. Eagerly awaited every month; regularly stolen from the waiting room at my office when I leave it there.


title: Love the UK version

text: I love this magazine!  A long time reader of the US version, I decided to pick up a copy of the UK version in the bookstore and was thrilled with it.  I found myself buying a copy every time I was at the bookstore and decided to spring for the subscription.  The only downside is that i now find myself disappointed with the US version  each month - it pales in comparison.


title: Five Stars

text: Spectacular magazine!


title: Great Magazine but doesn’t arrive close to the issue month if at all

text: Not sure what is going on. Paid subscription to keep from going to box book store. The magazine is wonderful and I would rate at a 5, worth the money but Mom is not receiving issues until the end of calendar month or as of this review, last issue received was July. It is now mid September and the August and September issues are not to be seen. The October issue has been released. Unfortunately we have paid for another year. I wish someone could tell me why this is occurring and better yet fix the problem. We always look forward to the holiday issues but would like them in a timely manner.


title: Very happy to be able to subscribe to this magazine in the U.S.

text: Country Living UK no longer offers subscriptions directly to individuals in the U.S., so I was a little hesitant about ordering this magazine in print through Amazon.  My first issue arrived today, so this seems to be working just fine.  I received by my July issue on Aug. 25, which is OK since this isn't time sensitive material (an shipping from the UK via mail has always taken a long time).  Mailing label says it was shipped by a company called Express Mag.


title: Better than the U.S. Country Living magazine

text: I decided to subscribe to this UK version of Country Living because it is chock full of modern country decorating and design ideas AND it has interesting articles about living in the country (in the United Kingdom). It also includes travel ideas if you want to visit the UK. A recent issue had an article about places to visit in Shropshire and the Welsh borders, which is exactly where we went last year on our first visit to England. It made me want to go back!<br />All in all a much more interesting magazine than the United States Country living magazine, which does not have much in it other than advertising.


title: US issue instead of British.

text: I received my May issue of British Country Living. Sadly it was not the British issue but the US issue, all others in my subscription were British. Very disappointed.


title: Super gift for Anglophiles and people who love country life.

text: Have given this as a gift to several friends and family members and they all love it and ask that it be renewed each year.


title: Doesn’t ship at all some months

text: This subscription is not worth the money.  Some months, I don’t get the issue at all. Very disappointed


title: Five Stars

text: Love this magazine, makes me think I'm back in England!


title: A totally superior periodical to the American counterpart.

text: Heavier paper stock, better quality illustrations, articles and advertising diversity all add  up to a more interesting product. It is certainly more expensive to purchase but is well worth the difference in cost.


title: Donna Hay magazine

text: Great magazine, but a little pricey.  Beautiful photography and interesting recipes.  I gave this as a gift and it's greatly enjoyed by the recipient.


title: Love Magnificat!!!

text: Wonderful prayer resource!


title: Magnificat - magnificant

text: Started reading this during Lent and now I am hooked.  Gives you something to think about, mediate about, keep up with scriptural readings all year long.


title: Please make it for Kindle!!!

text: Please come up with this On Kindle!  I love this but can't read it most days because my eyes.  I read mostly on Kindle.  I don't like the web version and hardly use it but I would if you could PRETTY PLEASE Make a Kindle Monthly Edition Available! :-) :-) :-)


title: Excellence!!

text: Met the publisher and his staff at the Magnificat Day of Joy in Memphis.  Ordered the subscriptions through them directly.  Extremely devout and dedicated to spreading Catholicism with love, truth and beauty!  It will enhance your prayer life with 1st and 2nd readings and then the Gospel and daily mass.  Reflections of Saintly lives are introduced at the end of the day after the Evening prayer.  Beautiful artwork is explained toward the back of the book by Mr. Pierre Marie Dumont.  Will be a subscriber for life.  Order subscription a few months in advance (takes about 3months) after you place order, but is well worth the wait!!!


title: Please make Kindle edition

text: Please make a Kindle edition of this item. I love my Kindle and use it 24 hours a day. To carry around a hard copy book is burdensome. Thank you very much.


title: Devotion.

text: Beautiful and spiritual: a great aid to devotion.


title: Such a great disappointment!

text: The online version is impossible to get access to.  I spend sometimes 20 minutes trying to get onto the issue,  I e-mailed Magnificat and they acknowledged there was a problem.  Than was three weeks ago and I am still dealing with the same issue.  Such a great disappointment!


title: Never received any issues

text: Never received any issues


title: Five Stars

text: I love this magazine. It feeds my soul of design ideas.


title: Super Fast Delivery

text: I was totally surprised how fast I received this item.  They say it could be several months (not sure why previous reviewer is upset since it was still within the time frame they promised.).  Mine just came yesterday...only 2 weeks after ordering.<br />If you're like me, wanting a magazine that helps with your Italian, this is perfect...its sought of like the American version of People magazine. Well worth the expense.


title: Four Stars

text: my husband loves it!!!!!!!!!!!!


title: NOT A FULL YEAR!! BEWARE

text:
Be careful, they will try and tell you the amount you pay is not for a full 52 issue year and try and get more money from you. SCAM

Update- I paid for a one year 52 issue subscription, I noticed that my last issue was set to be at the end of May. When I contacted customer support they said my subscription was actually a six month rate and that I should have paid 48.86 instead of the 39.95 I paid. So to extend to the full 52 issue year I would have to pay the difference. Be careful and watch your rate because this seems like a classic bait and switch.


title: Good Publication

text: Great publication with a variety of articles on the major sports and college athletics. Nothing in depth, just quick information about athletes, teams, leagues and conferences.


Had read it before. Very satisfied with the speed with which it came. Good quality articles and stats.


title: Not good for me

text: The subscription his news stands tuesday and i receive it on friday some Saturday. Not good for me.  It would be good to receive it wednesday at tbursday the latest.


title: hard copy not delivered

text: have been a member many many years now all of a sudden not recciving hard copy anymore so canceled magazine still have not recieved rebate for non delivery.  to bad because its such a great magazine and depressing not getting hard copy and have not even heard from them since cancelation of magazine


title: small print - DAMN!!!!

text: THE PRINT IS TOO SMALL TO READ AND I DON'T NEED GLASSES NOR AM I THAT OLD!!!


title: Re-subscibed

text: My subscription was expiring so I renewed but now I am getting two copies a week. My new subscription shouldn't have started till the other ran out.


title: Great Magazine

text: Purchased as a gift, absolutely loved it.  Purchased for my Brother who has raved about this magazine.<br />Would highly recommend.


title: Delivered to the right address

text: My son is pleased with this magazine


title: Five Stars

text: Love this magazine!


title: Good Enough - Not a lot out there

text: Purchased this at local book store at first then signed up for a year.  Like reviewer in Indiana I will renew too.  Lots of ads, but someone has to pay for cost of the nice paper!  Has given me some good websites to visit and sent me the right direction.


title: Otherwise near useless.

text: If you want salt water patterns probably worth the subscription. Otherwise near useless.


title: Inappropriate for young teens

text: This was totally inappropriate for a young teenager. Articles about sex and female masturbation.


title: dreaming for another bike

text: My husband loves this magazine. In fact he asked if I would make sure he doesn't run out of his subscription.


title: Frustrated and angrier as the days pass!  Deserves NO stars.

text: Before Christmas I renewed a subscription to my granddaughter for Animal Tales and she had enjoyed so much that I ordered a new subscription for my younger granddaughter.  These were to be Christmas gifts.  It is Valentines Day and neither of the girls have received their magazine.  I have had nothing but trouble trying to find out who to contact regarding this matter.  The money for both subscriptions has long since cleared my bank.  I would hope to hear from someone regarding this matter but I've lost all hope.


title: Epicurean Elegance and Education

text: I am an advanced-level home cook with some professional training/work experience, a lifelong foodie and vegetarian (ovo-lacto). This subscription was a gift from my parents-in-law and is an absolute treasure. Although the subject matter varies greatly and is not always relevant to my lifestyle or personal experience base, this journal offers something for everyone interested in the culinary and natural worlds. It is like a stunning hybrid of National Geographic and LaRousse Gastronomique. I have an extensive collection of cookbooks, magazines, journals, trade publications and private recipe collections. These issues will be archived among them forever. A great investment in one's literary "pantry".


title: Poor Customer Service

text: Subscribed to this magazine for years. Don’t care for the recent changes. Decided not to renew the subscription and informed the company that I would not be renewing. Followed the company procedure for cancellation both online and via email. The magazines and bills keep coming.


title: Popular Photography Mag

text: I really enjoy this magazine.  There are great articles and helpful ads. Can't wait for the next issue.


title: feel good magazine

text: Oh how I love this magazine. Not only does it have the latest in diet, fitness, and beauty, but the photos are incredible. The magazine has beauty and food recipes, home decor tips, resort fashion, inner growth, and reviews of spas across the globe. My only complaint is that there are so many spa reviews- I'd say half the magazine- so the content that I enjoy the most is pretty small. Never the less I will continue renewing my subscription even if I am never able to afford a spa vacation.


title: Love this magazine

text: I really enjoy this magazine because it has a good variety of information on living well- good recipes, great info on skin care and exercise.  If you want to learn more about what to eat to improve your diet/life, great easy general exercise tips this magazine is for you.  I also love how they review skin/haircare products and even give recipes/tips on how to make your own facial scrubs/hair care.


title: This magazine has been my guide

text:
As a Yoga Instructor and practioner, Yoga Journal Magazine has been my guide and an inspirational tool to keep my practice and my teachings update. I have this suscription for more then three years and is always something in every issue that help me to reforce my education and learn from the different points of view of every writer, contributors and popular yoga instructors.

Also keep me post of the different yoga seminars, retrets, conferences, etc.

The only concern that I have is the publicity pages are growing.

Adali Parks

Certified Yoga Instructor

Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S. MEXICO


title: Yoga Journal

text: This was a gift subscription for my wife ordered in early January. To date, I've recieved no copies of the subscription. Currently I am not pleased with Amazon's ability to deliver on magazine subscriptions. Date(03/17/2007)


title: Real yoga

text:
This magazine is the real thing.  I believe yoga is significantly more than which blocks help with better alignment, and wish that this were a magazine that supported this fact.

I also recommend Tao, Tantra, Sex and the perfect lover By Mabel Iam


title: Yoga Journal

text: I love Yoga Journal!  This is one of few magazines that I actually read cover to cover.  I'm not very good at putting a series of moves together on my own so I really appreciate the flow series and the poster each month.  The tips for getting into some of the poses and how to hold these poses has helped me understand the mechanics behind the pose and has actually made the poses easier.  The nutrition information and the recipes are great also.  This is my third year subscribing to Yoga Journal.


title: Excellent Excellent Excellent magazine

text: Buy this magazine without hesitation.  Has wonderful articles from a spiritual and holistic perspective.  Thank you so much for creating such a creative magazine.


title: IT'S SO AWESOME

text: THIS MAGAZINE IS FUN,COOL,AND HELPS YOU WITH PROBLEMS.<br />THIS IS GREAT FOR10-15 YEAR OLD KIDS.THIS MAGAZINE IS AWESOME!!!!!!


title: Fine enough

text: Near Perfect. There's something for just about everyone. The dos and don'ts are fun, as well as the feature where a person does something really ridiculous to see how people respond


title: best fitness magazine I've ever read

text: I've been buying Shape now for five years. Sure, some things are a little repetitive, but there's still enough there to keep me interested. I particularly enjoy the work-outs - both those for at home and the gym. I've certainly learned far more about fitness and health than I have from any other magazine.


title: Best exercise magazine

text:
Their work out are very effective if you comply with the guideliness for each move and routine. I love it!!!

Been a member for 2 years already.


title: Good magaznie - Don't buy it from Amazon

text: I love this magazine.  It's always been one of my favorites.  However, I ordered it from Amazon over 11 weeks ago... it still hasn't arrived!  My order status has said "shipped" for a week.  I would strongly advise buying it somewhere else!


title: Okay....

text: While many have been quite angry with the models featured on this mag, I would like to defend their choice. Good looks sell. Realistically speaking, we live in a shallow world with shallow principles whose sole purpose is to get you to buy the goods. Cosmopolitan does it, Glam, Fair Lady etc. all they do is make you feel fat without giving you a solution. Shape on the other hand says hey, you don't like what you look like? Here you go, 'feast' on this. Obviously some of the products they advertise may not be 'kosher' but business is business and most mag's make their money from advertising. I've found some exercises helpful and others not so helpful but if you really are a person obsessed about your looks and trying to find a 'healthier' alternative, try Shape...or you could just learn to let go of ever being a 'good looking' corpse...that's where we're all headed anyway.


title: Good articles -- other content unnerving

text: Although the articles within the magazine are great, the rest of it is full of paid advertisment for supplements, and "plans" that many fitness experts have already debunked as NOT helpful, and in some cases, harmful. I wouldn't recommend this to any beginner exercisers, who should be focusing on healthy eating and exercising rather than diet pills and "cure-all" methods.


title: Shape

text: I like Shape because it has great tips to help spice up a workout so you never get bored.  There are great articles on places to stay, hike, relax, etc.  As well, there are great inspirational stories.


title: changed

text: Years ago Shape was my favorite magazine.  I still enjoy the articles on lifting and success stories.  However, I ordered the magazine to support my son's school.  After getting it for 6 months I was very disappointed in the change of your cover.  Being a mother of four boys 11-18 years of age.  I felt like I had to hide them.  Are these girls on the cover trying out for Playboy or what.  Need to go back to your old covers with healthy, covered woman on the front.  Needless to say I did not renew.


title: Disappointed!!  10% Substance 90% Advertisement

text:
I use to subscribe to SHAPE several years ago, and then it was packed full of great work out routines, meal plans, etc for women at all levels of fitness.

Well . . . my last few months of Shape have been a complete disappointment.  I found very few pages of good genuine fitness and healthy eating advice.  Instead, it ranks right up with Glamour in the category of magazines with the highest percentage of advertisements, nearly all of the excercise material is supposed "quick fix" fitness fluff which gives women very unrealistic expectations, and the healthy eating advise is absolutely elementary.

There is no substance in here for women like me, the average working woman who desire to live a healthy life everyday and have limited time to commit to exercise.  I want a magazine that is inspiring with a focus on living a sustained healthy lifestyle, not a joke about getting flat abs in a week with illustrations of perfectly chiseled models who obviously do not face the body challenges of average women.  I'm sorry but most women are not going to look like "her" after two weeks, or many months of Shape's 10-30 minute a day routines, but they sure lead you to beleive so.

I highly recommend "Her Sports"  it is THE magazine for women desiring to live an active, day-to-day healthy life!


title: Not diverse and too much fluff

text: I have been subscribing to Shape for about two years now, and its the same thing every month. I agree with A.T. who posted a review sometime ago, that Shape is not diverse at all. I have never seen a woman of color on the cover, and maybe 1 or 2 African-American women models. I too am white, but I would love to see a lot more diversity. As far as the fitness articles, they have some usefull tips but other than that it is a bunch of "what to wear this spring" and all the clothing they advertise would look good on you if you were a size 5 with a nice flat tummy. I think Shape should be more realistic in reaching out to the average women.


title: Reinventing the wheel...

text:
Shape is a good magazine for new fitness enthusiasts; however, for seasoned exercisers it can get old quick.

Their workouts tend to be trendy, and overly repetitive. If you monitor the exercises over the course of several months, they recycle the same information and exercises over and over. In strength training the reality is that you can only 'hit' a muscle so many ways.  To truly maximize results, you must vary the frequency, weight, and combination of exercise to get results and push past a plateau.  Shape offers different routines, but they often center on 3 set 10 rep routines that hit each body part once.  This is only one of many ways to approach strength training.  As for cardio, what they often fail to mention is that any activity that raises your heart rate is good for you, no matter what it is.  Intense yard activity for an afternoon can burn as many calories as using the elliptical trainer for 30 minutes.  They tend to overemphasize trendy aerobic classes, and concentrate on a sprint-based plan for treadmills and elliptical equipment.

I always enjoy reading the articles about people who have reached their fitness goals, as well as trying the recipes in the food section. There are lots of beauty ads and beauty information for a fitness magazine, and not all of it is geared toward fitness.  They do usually include an article about fitness equipment, which I find informative.

Overall, the magazine is interesting for awhile, but gets redundant by the end of your year-long subscription.  If you want hardcore fitness information, or an overall health magazine, i would recommend Oxygen or Health.  There are a few others too if you care to look.