He remembers this from his youth and liked the magazine
585190
Hard to comment on this because it was a gift to my son.  He remembers this from his youth and liked the magazine..
3814251
there is some interesting articles and recipes.  I thought that the illustration and the stories  of the magazine was well laid out
1670344
it is a long time that i saw a book like this, the color was great, the pictures where well done and the detal's were the best. it remind's me the first time i saw them in a popular magazine.
209834
Four stars seemed more than appropriate for a magazine that covers most of the bases: pictorials, cartoons, articles, interviews, short stories, and insightful political commentary.  For the most part the writing is excellent, but some of the articles could use editing for a read that allows the eyes to view a clear path to the writers destination.
I recommend Playboy for anyone who is sixteen or over.
4505707
I have given my brother a subscription to this magazine for two years, now, beginning when he was 19. He's the type of person who doesn't read much of anything, but he's an IT major and a nerd for technology and interesting scientific facts.

He really liked the magazine when he first received it, but, for the past few months, he says the articles have changed. He says they have become much more vague and don't go into a ton of detail anymore.

For example, they will talk about a guy who has invented a new weapon, but they won't discuss how he came up with the weapon or what the future holds for it, where it'll be implemented, etc. So, while it's completely understandable that they won't describe, step by step, how to build this weapon, they also don't provide a lot of detail about it that makes the article more interesting.

If you order through Amazon, keep in mind that it does take 3 months or so for the magazine to arrive.
3932013
I bought this because I used to read ToyFare magazine years ago, and I think I forgot how young I was then. There are still some funny parts, but it didn't age as well as I might have imagined. I still enjoy scatological humor as much as anyone (do we ever really outgrow that?). If you are into the kind of humor that rewards deep immersion in geek culture, you will probably enjoy this more than I now do--it is chock full of quotes and references. In addition to reprinting old Twisted Mego Theatre strips, this volume includes some behind-the-scenes sections which reveal the quantity of work that went into making the comics. It really is pretty impressive, but not as funny as it was when I was an adolescent.
2685983
Yes, I know you can see that stuff online for free. Yes, I know the magazine ain't what it once was. But it's still a great magazine. I love the glossy photos and sexy covers. And despite the jokes, the articles are actually pretty good. Definitely recommend.
2147932
I got this as a gift for an old-timer friend of mine...based on his fond memories of "Beany and Cecil".
2804477
Readers digest been around a long time.
I read in my early years and came back to it in the later years.

It's worth saving the magazine and rereading the old and the new.
889067
Having lived for a while in that area many years ago, some of these stories prompted some good memories.  Ms. Jourdan did a pretty good job of depicting the humorous and the sometimes pathetic situations.
1659440
In Autumn 2004 I bought a subscription to this magazine for my 9 year old son:  I had fond memories of the subscription I had myself in the late '70s and early '80s.  Sadly, though the title has not changed, the content certainly has!  The "articles" are such short, scattered, unrelated "bites" of information, it would almost seem to cause Attention Deficit Disorder!  Once something's got your attention, they are already onto the next thing.  And the advertising:  Cartoon Network, the newest cinema attrations, sugary breakfast cereals, Game Boy games, Yu-gi-oh, etc.

For my 11 year old I bought a subscription to a science magazine called Odyssey, by the publishers of Cricket (Carus Publishing Company) which has proven to be infinitely superior  to National Geographic Kids.  I would recommend taking a look at Carus Pub. Co.'s offerings. Or, simply a book like the Guinness Book of World Records, for tidbits of neat interesting facts for kids, as an alternative to N.G.Kids.

Incidentally, I still have my copies of N.G.Kids from the late '70s, and it's not just my selective memory:  It really was a much better publication back then.
4020812
Iread this as a child, it brought back good Memores Grat Service
3243823
The person who sent this to me took great care in packaging it and it was in great shape. My husband's grandfather was a celebrated minitiarist (his desk is on the front cover) so I got this for him for Christmas. It's a great mag and the feature was great. If you like miniatures it's a good magazine with good articles and pictures.
4313184
Brings back "old times". When I'm tired, this is perfect. Short topics, interesting and still has the "laughs" it used to have. IF you are a big reader who doesn't fall asleep while reading, a book would probably be better for you. This is a combination of a magazine and short stories and some health tips, etc....
I used to get it years ago and still like it.
693442
I liked the way they saw him through his life.  The reflections on th times as well as diff. times in his life
1600149
This gift was a present for my 27-year-old son for Christmas.  He has been reading it for a couple of months and he says it's okay.  I think he really hasn't found some articles that he has liked, but it seems like this may be for others who are older and more established with families, etc.  He is single and he has used some of the information, however.
2237656
I bought this for my neighbor and he remembers it from his childhood and he loves it.  Thank you