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| susquesus |
Posted - February 04 2011 : 7:49:01 PM
This new magazine looks great- anyone know about it or have any feedback?
http://www.journaloftheearlyamericas.com/
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| Wilderness Woman |
Posted - April 17 2011 : 5:58:34 PM
Actually, I have only read one article, so far, in this issue. But in glancing through it I still feel it is focusing a bit too heavily on the fur trade. They have stated that they want it to have a broad aim (no pun intended) at re-enactors across different eras and interests. So far, I do not see that they are accomplishing that. I realize that it takes some time to get things flowing, so I am more than happy to give them more time on that. |
| susquesus |
Posted - April 16 2011 : 9:01:31 PM
I just got my second issue today and at a glance I think it's a step up from the first.
What do you think WW? |
| susquesus |
Posted - March 03 2011 : 12:45:03 AM
You've convinced me WW. I just subscribed. Fairly painless, and if we want something like this to have a chance we have to help them make it happen. I think I'm going to like it. |
| Monadnock Guide |
Posted - March 02 2011 : 11:32:44 AM
Fur trading & Rendezvous you say??? ... might give it a try. |
| Wilderness Woman |
Posted - March 02 2011 : 09:34:41 AM
I have received my first issue of this magazine. I have looked at it in some depth, but have not read everything in it. Here are my thoughts:
It is visually very appealing -- well designed and laid out with nice color photos and images. Realizing that this is true of all magazines, there are articles that I am not particularly interested in reading, but there are some that I am. The writing seems to be of good quality, with most of this maiden issue being written by staff. I expect that will change as others begin to submit articles for consideration.
My main concern is that the magazine might tend to focus a bit too heavily, for my tastes, on the Fur Trade or Rendezvous aspect of re-enacting. There is certainly nothing wrong with that... it's just not my personal cup of tea. But, we will see as the first year moves on. They state that they want to cover the period from 1521 to 1848. My other concern is that may be too wide a spread.
I would recommend the magazine to you, Sus. Give it a try for a year. |
| RedFraggle |
Posted - February 09 2011 : 4:06:03 PM
Their website says they are looking for writers. Some of you re-enactors on this site should try to contribute. I'm willing to help you with editing, if concerns of style/wording/formatting would otherwise keep you from submitting. I'm a freelancer for several university presses, and I do editing work all the time! |
| Monadnock Guide |
Posted - February 08 2011 : 12:42:38 PM
Good - looking forward to it, - thanks. ... ;) |
| Wilderness Woman |
Posted - February 08 2011 : 12:28:55 PM
Actually.... I just did! And I will! 
Thanks,Sus, for letting us know about it. Nice to see you 'round these parts again. |
| Monadnock Guide |
Posted - February 08 2011 : 10:22:14 AM
Why don't you subscribe Joyce, - skip over the recipes etc., and let me know what the rest is all about??? ... ;) |
| Wilderness Woman |
Posted - February 08 2011 : 09:18:09 AM
It does look interesting. It appears that it may be directed more at the Rendezvous crowd, but it could reach a wider audience. Looking at the preview of the first issue, it is very attractively presented. I am tempted... |
| richfed |
Posted - February 05 2011 : 12:21:17 PM
Never heard of it till now, Sus ... but, it looks very, very promising - IF it can grab a market. Here's hoping it does. Could be excellent! |
| Monadnock Guide |
Posted - February 04 2011 : 8:01:26 PM
That does look "interesting" to say the least. |
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