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Magazines and Newsletters
Subscribe to one of these desktop publishing magazines and newsletters on printing, graphics, software, and the business of design. Some desktop publishing magazines well-developed Web sites as well. (Subscription rates, frequency, availability is subject to change; always check each site for updated information)
Before & After
Before & After magazine is an evergreen design periodical that delivers practical solutions and realistic design projects with clear, easy-to-follow instructions. Find out why I consider it a top choice for all designers.
CardMaker Magazine
Full of card-making ideas and products for making your own greeting cards, thank you notes, announcements, and invitations. 6 issues per year
CMYK
Students wanted to get their work seen and creative professionals looking for new talent should check out this one. Competitions, articles by industry insiders. Features student work in advertising, design, and more. 4 issues US: US$25 Canada: US$38 Other: $72
Communication Arts
Career resources and design competitions. 8 issues/yr US: US$53 Canada: US$70 Other: US$110. Preview current issue.
Creating Keepsakes Magazine
A scrapbooking magazine with tutorials, templates, tips, and products for keepsakes, scrapbooks, and journals. 12 issues per year
Creative Business
This newsletter says it is "the only publication 100% devoted to the business of graphic design, illustration and copywriting." 10 issues/yr US: US$139 Canada/Other: US$149. Electronic subscriptions (PDF) $119. Download a sample issue.
Dynamic Graphics
Excellent publication of how-to design topics especially for beginning/intermediate users. 6 issues/yr US: US$48 Canada: $70.62 USD (incl. postage/GST) Other: &96 USD
Editor & Publisher Magazine
This is the magazine of the newspaper industry. It covers all aspects of newspaper editing and production both print and digital. 12 issues per year
Eye
Essays, opinion pieces, profiles, interviews, critiques, and reviews for graphic designers, typographers, art directors, photographers, and others in the field of visual communications. 4 issues per year
Graphic Design usa
Covering more than just print design, read features on trends, people, projects along with industry news, products, and events. Subscription is FREE to creative professionals. Fill out the online form.
Home Business
Aimed at all types of home-based businesses, it keeps you up-to-date on news, trends, and products for home offices, marketing, mail order, the Internet, and home-based business opportunities. 6 issues per year.
HOW
The online HOW NOW site provides a plethora of business information for graphic designers. The print magazine is available by subscription.
I.D. (International Design)
Takes a look at the work of the world's leading designers. Covers graphic design, product design, and architecture. 8 issues per year.
Mac Design
"The graphics magazine for Mac users" features tutorials, tips, and regular columns on doing design in the Mac community. 6+ issues/yr: US: US$19.95; Outside US: US$39.95. Full-featured Web site associated with the magazine.
Macworld
Resources for all Mac users. Covers all kinds of software and hardware for the Mac computer including desktop publishing. 12 issues per year
Memory Makers
Offers scrapbook design ideas, instructions, and supplies for all scrapbookers. 9 issues per year
Paper Crafts
Formerly Crafts Magazine, it features paper projects and techiques for working with paper. For anyone who works with paper such as greeting cards, invitations, and scrapbooks whether traditionally or digitally or both. 8 issues per year
PC Photo
Through step-by-step tutorials, reviews of cameras and scanners and software the magazine covers digital photography and computers. 9 issues per year.
PHOTO Techniques Magazine
Covers both traditional and digital photography with articles on Photoshop, printing, composition, and both computer and darkroom techniques. 6 issues per year
Picture Magazine
For new and established professional photographers, the magazine has technical articles, reviews, interviews, and trends and events in photography.
Practical Photography Magazine
A bestseller in Britain, it has tutorials, tips, reviews of digital products, and critiques for beginning to advanced photographers. 12 issues per year
PRINT Magazine
Covers the world of graphic design with designer profiles, commentary on the design field, design competitions, news, reviews, and advice. 6 issues per year.
Promo
Covers promotion marketing -- direct mail, contest, isnerts, special events and other ways to promote yourself, your business, your oranization. 13 issues per year
SBS Digital Design
Monthly newsletter features how-to techniques and advice for specific programs used by electronic design professionals including Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash. US: US$120 Canada: $147.66 USD (incl. postage/GST) Other: $180 USD
Simple Scrapbooks Magazine
Ideas and products for traditional and digital scrapbooking for all skill levels. 6 issues per year
STEP inside design
"Explores the inpact of design on all facets of our lives; how we work, learn, move, communicate, and play." 6 issues/yr US: US$58 Canada: $81.32 USD (incl. postage/GST) Other: $142 USD
The Art of Production
Bimonthly journal about technology in the graphic arts, with emphasis on advertising, magazine, and book production. Online: $29 Print: $49. Discount for subscribing to both and for students.
VUEPOINT
The primary source of tutorials, tips and tricks, and Q&A for Corel Ventura users is published by Ventura User's Exchange. 6 issues/yr. Join VUE to get the magazine. Sample issue and back issues available.