Current state of Ren Faire magazines?

[Valiss]

I recall reading here in the forum a season or two ago about some Ren Faire related magazines that were floating around some stores. I think they were available for order at Borders and perhaps online. Seems like a cool thing to pick up to check out. At the time, the conversation here seemed to focus on a fair amount of complaints about one of the magazines (though I dont recall the name). I think people had taken issue with the content: too much repetition between issues, not enough interviews, etc.

But I never got around to picking any of the zines up. So, what is the current state of faire magazines? Are there any good ones out there? Does anyone here subscribe to one? Would you recommend a particular zines to check out?

[crazyrennie]

I subscribe to the Renaissance Magazine
Is it perfect-no but i can't put one out so beggars cannot be perfect
http://www.renaissancemagazine.com/
Crazy

[Zardoz]

+1 on Renaissance Magazine,  I'm a subsciber, and enjoy it a lot.

[Delireus]

I don't subscribe to Renaissance Magazine because I change residences twice a year but I run to Borders when it comes out every 2 months! I love it, though as crazyrennie said, it's not perfect. However, they publish some letters from readers who point out problems and try to correct them.

I've got like 30 issues. I've bought some at renfests, back order ones, you know? I know a book seller at Scarby had a lot, and at the OK renfest, inside the castle, they have a huge collection of them. You can also order back issues from the magazine website. Yeah it's not perfect, but it really helps me get through the off season between fairs

[Valiss]

Ok, so is Renaissance Magazine the only player out there, or the only one worth getting?

[Delireus]

Well there's also a fairy magazine and a pirate one. I can't speak for the pirate one but obviously the fairy one isn't historical but if you like fairies it's a nice read from time to time. They have stories and nice art work. I've seen both sold at Borders and possibly Barnes and Nobles, I know Renaissance magazine is sold there too.

There's also Faire magazine, but I haven't gotten my hands on one yet. But, I wouldn't mind checking it out. http://www.fairemagazine.com/

[dbaldock]

Faire Magazine is published by SirBlackFox here on the RenFest Forums.


Take Care,
David Baldock

[groomporter]

There's also Faire magazine, but I haven't gotten my hands on one yet. But, I wouldn't mind checking it out. http://www.fairemagazine.com/

Are they still having problems getting issues out on a timely fashion? I see on the website the fifth issue is supposed to be out in "Autumn 2010": http://www.fairemagazine.com/aut09.html but when you click on the picture of the cover on that page it brings up a pic of the cover that is labeled "Autumn 2009 5th issue" So are they really a year behind?

[renfairephotog]

related
Pirates magazine, Pyrate's Way,

[ladylissame]

I get Renaissance Magazine, Faire Magazine and Pyrates Way

[groomporter]

And "Wench" magazine never actually came out?

[Delireus]

And "Wench" magazine never actually came out?

Yeah, I don't know about that. I looked it up the other day because of this post and it doesn't look like what I thought it'd be. I'm really not sure.

http://fairemagazine.com/b2evolution/blog1.php/2009/08/18/wench-magazine-wtf

[groomporter]

Yeah their URL http://www.wenchmagazine.com/ has been bought up and turned into one of the silly search portals.

[Craigmeister]

Stay away from "Faire Magazine".  They're running a year behind on sending out issues.  They still owe me a reprint of their first issue that I paid for last year.

[Lady Renee Buchanan]

Do members of this forum get a discount on Renaissance Magazine?

My subscription is up for renewal, and I'd like to take advantage of it if there is one.