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Saveur (1-year)

admin — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 12:08:17 +0000

This magazine is edited for people interested in food. It explores the authentic cuisines of the world, tracks recipes and ingredients to their places of origin and illuminates their history, traditions and local flavors. It includes all aspects of the world of food including eating, cooking and reading. In addition, it contains informative news about the latest in culinary trends, kitchen tips and techniques and a calendar of culinary events.

Family Circle (1-year)

admin — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 13:49:41 +0000


Quick and easy recipes, do-it-yourself decorating, fat-fighting secrets and health alerts, family advice, great ideas for getting organized, money and time saving tips, and so much more!

Lucky (1-year)

admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:05:41 +0000

Who Reads Lucky? Lucky magazine is the only magazine devoted exclusively to shopping and style. A pioneer in the fashion magazine field, it provides women who are passionate about shopping with a broad range of the best styles and products out there--but a tight edit of the pieces that are worth a second look. As the voice of a friend in the know, Lucky makes fashion and beauty fun and accessible for everyone, showcasing what to wear and how to wear it. The magazine features gorgeous photography and an endless array of product shots--and every item comes with how-to-get it-right-now information next to its photo (pricing, website, phone number, store location). Readers donâ��t have to flip to the back of the book to read the fine print on how much something costs--and they can buy it right then and there. Itâ��s all about instant gratification. Lucky also shows readers a variety of price pointsâ��youâ��ll see a pair of $300 shoes next to a $30 pair. Luckyâ��s editors offer real-life women advice on how to wear the latest trends in a way thatâ��s flattering and right for their shape and size: they donâ��t assume one size or trend fits all. Itâ��s all about accessibility, and remembering that fashion is supposed to be fun, not stressful. Thereâ��s also advice on how to "shop your own closet": you donâ��t need to go out and buy a whole new wardrobe each seasonâ��just a few key pieces and styling tricks can turn a summer piece into a fall one. Since Luckyâ��s launch in December 2000, circulation has rocketed from 500,000 to over 1.1 million, proving to be one of the most successful launches in Conde Nast history. What You Can Expect in Each Issue: What I Want Now!: Editorsâ�� monthly picks. Style Spy: The latest trends, talent, and fashion news Lucky How-to: Smart finds, figure fixes, styling tips and advice. Shoes of the Month: Why we like them, and how to wear them. Basics: An ideal look for right now, from head to toe My Foolproof Outfit: A real-life woman in a cool job tells us the outfit that she comes back to again and again, and why Her Way: Our cover modelâ��s favorite fashion and beauty picks Fashion Babble: Creative Director Andrea Linettâ��s current cravings. Beauty Spy: New products, great ideas, and easy looks, focusing on making beauty accessible to all readers. Shopping Report: Round up of new stores, incredible finds, secret sources around the country and online. Shopping Trip: Guides to the best boutiques in cities around the world. Recent spots include Atlanta, Melbourne, Sydney, and Portland, OR. Lucky Breaks: Exclusive deals, discounts, and giveaways on clothing, accessories, beauty, and home dÃ©cor from retailers like Saks Fifth Avenue, shopbop.com, Barneyâ��s New York, and Old Navy. Recent feature articles include: Mammoth Shoe and Bag Guides: twice a year, we show you the best shoe and bag trends, and pages of pages of everyoneâ��s favorite must-have accessories. Under $100 Guide: A summerâ��s worth of style, all at canâ��t-beat pricing. 30 Days of Outfits: How to build a monthâ��s worth of foolproof outfits with just a few key pieces. Spring and Fall Fashion and beauty trends. Styling tips and trends from the runway. Girls on the Street: we go to a different city a few times a year, bring a rack of the seasonâ��s clothes and accessories, and ask real women to stop and pull their favorite looks. Magazine Layout: Every page of Lucky is packed full of gorgeous fashion, beauty and home finds, all shown in an appealing way and with explanations and descriptions of why our editors are loving them. Itâ��s very easy to navigate and friendly, clean design, and not at all off-putting or intimidating. The models look like real people--not scary-thin or scowly. Plus, many of Luckyâ��s editors are photographed for the magazine every month--to show how the items look like on real people, and to help the readers feel a connection with the staff of Lucky. Click on any image below to see select pages from Lucky: "Evening at its Easiest" "Lucky How-To" "The Seasonâ��s Best Looks for Under $100" "The Seasonâ��s Best Looks for Under $100" "Metallic Sandals" "What I Want Now!" "My Foolproof Outfit" "Beauty Spy: Cherry-Punch Lips" Â Contributors: Kim France, Editor-in-Chief of Lucky, was Editor-at-Large at Spin when Conde Nast selected her to develop Lucky magazine. Before that, she was a Senior Editor and then Deputy Editor at New York magazine. France began her impressive career at 7 Days and later moved to Sassy as a staff writer. She has also covered entertainment for Elle and contributed to numerous publications, including Rolling Stone, Allure, The New York Times Book Review and Magazine, Mademoiselle, Harper's Bazaar, and The Village Voice. Andrea Linett, Creative Director of Lucky, worked her way up through the fashion department at Sassy to become the Fashion and Beauty Editor there. She has also worked as a fashion writer at Harperâ��s Bazaar and as a freelance stylist. Past Issues: Comparisons to Other Magazines: Lucky takes the intimidation factor out of dressing! It reminds readers in an accessible, down-to-earth voice that fashion is supposed to be fun. Readers can shop each page of Lucky and feel confident that the editors have combed the fashion and beauty landscape to come up with the perfect finds--in a variety of price points. Advertising: The majority of advertisers are fashion and beauty, but categories run the gamut--automotive, consumer electronics, pharmaceutical, entertainment, food & beverage, etc. The ratio of edit to ad is roughly 50-50. Awards: Since its launch, Lucky has won a slew of industry awards, including Adweekâ��s "Startup of the Year" in 2001, and Ad Ageâ��s "Magazine of the Year" in 2003. Lucky has also been featured three times each on both Adweekâ��s "Hot List" and Ad Ageâ��s "A List."

Fitness (1-year)

admin — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 08:11:11 +0000

With so many sources of health information out there, it's great to find a single magazine devoted to collating, simplifying, and explaining it all. Fitness is a woman-oriented magazine that presents a practical and realistic guide to maintaining a lifestyle that's healthy for the body, mind, and spirit, complete with everything from exercise and dieting tips to advice on beating stress and building confidence in bed. Each issue contains helpful information such as pointers on beautifying oneself naturally, reviews of health and beauty products, and strategies and recipes for eating smart, getting the proper workout, and keeping your life in balance, both physically and emotionally. --Ben Reese

Fortune (1-year)

admin — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 06:05:53 +0000

Just as Wall Street is an icon to the investment community, Fortune magazine is one to its readership, the difference being Fortune's diversified reach into the many facets of business: technology, companies, global economics, and, of course, your personal fortune. While many a narrow-focused business and investing magazine has come and gone, Fortune has grown and prospered, investing as much in content as ad space and staying in print since the 1930s. Columns include features on the marketplace, tech movers and shakers, career trends, U.S. politics, and even European business. Readers also look forward to the annually updated Fortune lists, which include the "40 Richest Under 40," "Most Powerful Women," and the "Fortune 500," an exclusive collection of companies whose employees are undoubtedly Fortune readers as well. --Mace Bainwright

Popular Photography & Imaging

admin — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:36:23 +0000


Ready to take better pictures? Want to buy smart, when it comes to digital and film cameras, lenses, printers, and other essential gear? Popular Photography & Imaging is packed with great photos, how-to tips, lab tests of the latest equipment, and expert advice on getting the most out of every shot.

Arthur Frommer’s Budget Travel

admin — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 05:44:07 +0000


Unlike any other publication, Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel brings you travel options that most people never know. The information in every issue can save you hundreds of dollars whenever you travel--wherever you go. It can make the difference between staying at home or taking a dream vacation.

Golf Digest (1-year)

admin — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:55:57 +0000


Golf Digest is the #1 golf publication. Each issue is packed with: instructional tips and techniques, exclusive instruction from the game's hottest pros like Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods, reviews of the top equipment, personalized instruction section, and Pocket Tips to take with you wherever you go!

This Old House (2-year)

admin — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 03:51:40 +0000

Who Reads This Old House? This Old House is a magazine for homeowners in search of practical, affordable, and inspirational ideas for enhancing and maintaining their homes. What they find is a balance of step-by-step instruction for DIY interior and landscape projects; lively how-toâ��s about keeping contractors on the level and saving money on remodels; expert tool and product reviews; and handsome feature stories showcasing fine craftsmanship and elegant architectural design. What You Can Expect in Each Issue: Detailed information, illustration, and photography that provides an understanding of the tools, materials and techniques required to renovate a home, as well as how to work more effectively with architects, contractors, and designers. Regular sections: Idea File Inspirational: â��before and afterâ�� kitchen and bathroom remodeling projects; and virtual makeover schemes for dated home exteriors. TOH TV: Take-home lessons gleaned from This Old House televisionâ��s current house projects. Upgrades: How to get high-end looksâ��both indoors and outâ��for less; expert shopping advice for scoring the best deals on a range of household fixtures and appliances; comparative analysis of home improvement materials and finishes; and ideas for â��greeningâ�� interiors and landscapes. Home Solutions: Money-saving tips and easy DIY spruce-up projects; need-to-know news related to home safety and finance; and This Old Houseâ��s â��remodeling therapistsâ�� answer reader questions and help them steer clear of home improvement pitfalls. How-to Projects: Creative recycling projects for salvaged house parts; easy step-by-step plans for weekend remodelers; tutorials on how all those â��whaddaya call itâ�� household systems and appliances actually work. Ask This Old House: Expert troubleshooting for a range of problems submitted by the This Old House community; reader tool tests; TOH TV master carpenter Norm Abramâ��s shares his tricks of the trade. Feature Articles: Best bang for your buck ways to boost curb appeal; tips and tricks to save space and get organized; round-ups of winning room designs; period-perfect whole house renovation projects; and â��All Aboutâ�� guides to building materials, fixtures, and finishes. Special Issues Reader-Created â�� The annual round up of projects and tips offered by the magazine readers and website users. The TOH community shares what they know, shows what theyâ��ve done, and votes on thisoldhouse.com for their favorite projects sent in by their peers. Green â�� Whether building from scratch or improving an existing house, TOH helps homeowners weigh the many options for energy and water savings and choose the very best among thousands of eco-friendly products, new technologies and materials. The issue also showcases attractive, value-minded projects that inspire readers to envision their own green home makeovers. Magazine Layout: The overall design is engaging and fresh, with friendly and straightforward typefaces. A mix of illustration and step-by-step photography offers easy navigation of how-to stories. Pulled back views of interiors and landscapes are always highlighted with tight shots that break the images down to the details so readers can follow along and replicate the results at home. Click on any image below to see select pages: Contributors: This Old House editors are DIYers; testing the tools, executing the how-to projects, and volunteering their own homes as research and development labs for devising smart solutions to real-life problems. The magazine also works closely with This Old House televisionâ��s pros, calling on our resident general contractor, carpenter, plumber, landscape contractor, and interior designer for expert advice. Last, the readers themselves contribute to the magazine, submitting their own before and after projects, field-tested tips, and personal storiesâ��good and badâ��about home improvement. Past Issues: Comparisons to Other Magazines: Neither rarified interior design magazine nor DIY manual, This Old House is a blend of the two, designed to help its readers enjoy, understand, and protect their investment in their homes. Advertisers: Loweâ��s and Home Depot, Valspar and Sherwin-Williams, Moen and Delta, Trex, True Value, Trane, Craftsman and Kohler are just a few of the home-centered advertisers This Old House carries. Awards: MINâ��s Best of the Web Winner 2009. Category: Video: Magazine-Branded Show (CONSUMER): This Old House Family Projects Folio Eddie Awards: Gold Winner, Consumer/Shelter Full Issue, June 2008; Gold Winner, Consumer/Shelter Single Article or Series, June 2008, â��Family Projectsâ�� Editor and Publisherâ��s â��EPpyâ�� award for best national magazine-affiliated web site, 2008 Society of Publication Designers: Website Redesign, 2008; Feature Photography Award, March 2007; Back of Book, Design Award, November 2007; Front of Book, Design Award, December 2007; Photography Award, 2006; Redesign Award*, 2005; Award, House Plans, 2005; llustration Spot Award*, 2005; Photography Award, 2005 American Photographer - Photography Award, 2005 Henry R. Luce Award, Special Interests, 2005 *indicates multiple award

People (1-year)

admin — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 04:36:03 +0000


People, Americaâ��s most popular magazine, delivers your favorite celebrities and real life heroes every week!