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National Geographic |
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26/10/07 (292 review reads) |
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Advantages: Educational - Interesting articles - stunning pictures
Disadvantages: None
I`ve subscribed as well as unsubscribed to quite a few magazines in my time but there is one publication in particular that I so look forward to reading every month. Renewing my subscription for the National Geographic magazine has been on-going for five years now, during which I have accumulated sixty issues. A fine collection of compelling articles that explore the globe and probe into regions of the world you never thought existed. The National Geographic is much more than just a magazine - it's a learning tool journal with a cutting edge to it. The mere fact that's its been in circulation since 1888, continuing to sell millions of copies worldwide demonstrates the powerful impact & hold it has on its readers. You will be hard pressed to put the magazine down once you start reading one of their articles - all the hallmarks of superb writing style, its simply journalism at its best.
•[Magazine: Presentation & Format]•
The magazine itself always sports a yellow square border logo, a logo that has remained unchanged since the launch of the first publication. The National Geographic journal is very slim and all the pages are condensed - its perfect size makes it easy to read and manage when flicking from one page to another. Equipped with high quality binding as well as paper, you will find the pages will not fall out or tear that easily. This magazine can be thrown around, folded, rolled up and yet still keep its quality and pristine condition. How many of you have seen the National Geographic magazine in a dental surgery/doctors surgery? - I am sure quite a few of you have and if so , you would have noticed that the magazine being displayed is still in good condition despite dating back many years and being handled by many people. A good indicator on the quality and presentation this magazine offers.
The front cover always reveals the commentary and reports that will be discussed in any particular monthly issue - it normally covers five in-depth pieces of writing. The design, layout and formatting of the information and images is very stylish and user friendly. It clearly shows when reading the articles that a lot of thought has gone into the planning and presentation of the story. Another great feature this journal has , but you will only appreciate this feature once you have accumulated quite a few National Geographic issues is the listing of the topics on the binding part of the magazine. As your collection grows you may want to store them up-right into more of a library mode look. - If so, then it's so easy to read off the information without having to pull out the magazine from the shelf. I can guarantee that you will at some point want to refer back to an article you read, this feature will aid that.
•[Articles - Topics - Reviews]•
The National Geographic show no limits or boundaries when looking to explore all the parts of the globe - A team of experts will unearth the unknown or investigate places of the universe that you simply never knew existed. Whether it be on wildlife animals or issues that face the world today such as energy & the environment , politics , science & technology , the depths of the ocean or even space and the surrounding planets. Either way you will not miss out on the mesmeric findings & discoveries that these experts relay and discuss in the articles - a diverse array of topics that draws the reader in. Subjects that will not only shock & surprise but will also entertain, fascinate and educate - a truly EYE-OPENER of a magazine.
The National Geographic has no set pattern as to which subjects/topics get published monthly, that's one of the reasons why I like this magazine so much. The element of surprise is what keeps this journal exciting, never dull and always spoilt for choice. Basically , this magazine sells itself and there is no doubt in my mind that if you really want to know and be in touch with issues that face the world today then the National Geographic is one that will always be at the fore of such matters. All the articles published are exceptionally well-written, researched by the very best in their field and all the information is factual and not fabricated.
•[Pictures - Images - Photography]•
The National Geographic is renowned for its powerful & stunning photography and this is clearly evident when reading the many articles in this magazine. The collection of images captured provides a perfect backdrop and setting, giving the article another lease of life. Colourful and eye-catching pictures are just as important as the article itself - Not only do they express and encapsulate the ambiance but at times if you look deeper the one picture on its own can reveal far more than the article itself. Images that simply speak to you, words are not needed to understand the concept of what is happening. For a picture to have this impact on the reader then it goes to show how powerful the imagery is.
Picture perfect is exactly what these photographers endeavour to do - if this means sitting in the middle of a snow blizzard for hours until the flawless camera snap has been taken then so be it. You will find some amazing images that only the photographer will know how he/she managed to take such a snap - either way you will appreciate the dedication and hard work these experts have accomplished when reading and browsing through the numerous National Geographic publication issues.
•[Subscription: National Geographic]•
One single monthly issue will set you back £3.95 & if you multiply that by twelve months then your looking £47.40 on a yearly basis. However , if your like me who needs the National Geographic fix per calendar month then subscription is the way forward - not only is it cheaper but the magazine will also get delivered to your home address. Been with them now for five years and I have no intentions of terminating my subscription. You are quickly notified when renewal is due and have never had any problems with this company. The magazine always arrives on time and I am never disappointed at the material & content of information provided.
If you subscribe to the National Geographic magazine this is how much it will cost you:
• - 12 Monthly issues under subscription will set you back £29.00 plus they throw in a collection of colourful world maps.
This I have to say is amazing value for money and I will take that a step further by reinforcing how good this deal is. I also had a subscription with BBC Wildlife and 12 monthly issues set me back £38.00. When comparing both magazines, the National Geographic is in a league of its own and much cheaper.
•[My Final Verdict]•
The National Geographic magazine stems back years - a long history of tradition that continues to inspire and educate its readers geographically as well as a unique and rare insight on the animal kingdom. One of the key factors why this magazine is so good is that a team of experts will live amongst the natives , the animals & the environment in order to produce a top quality article no matter how long it takes - equipped with state of the art technology these group of individuals sure brings this magazine to life. This is a wonderful magazine of sheer escapism as well as hardened reality; it has the ability to open up new discoveries and findings that will leave you pondering for days.
I have kept every issue since subscribing and my collection is starting to look quite impressive - I find that a month is perfect timing before my next issue arrives, giving me ample time to finish reading the main six to seven articles in the magazine. I take it to work or just keep a copy in my car until I have finished reading it. I will just high light some of the topics in question to give you an idea of the type of material published.
•Armenia Reborn
•Elephant Talk
•African Lions
•British Columbia's Outback
•Pyramids of Egypt
•China Bats
•Tibetans
•Afghanistan
•Antarctica
•South Africa
•Harp Seals
•Diamonds
As you can see the above topics are very diverse and so the more reason this magazine will appeal to all walks of life and to many different age groups. So like the old saying goes the world is your oyster and National Geographic magazine encapsulates this to its maximum.
Highly Recommend!!
Thanks ……….. © Strood 2007 @12.30 26/10/07
Summary: A truly eye-opener of a magazine
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