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Imaginefx

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I am a regular U.S. reader of other Future Publishing art titles, and was overjoyed to see the first title on the newsstand of this fantastic magazine.

ImagineFX explores the digital science fiction, fantasy and anime genres through letters, interviews, portfolio expositions and fantastic tutorials. All issues also include pull-out artwork by the featured artist, as well as a companion DVD featuring files for the tutorials, artwork and software. Within the magazines pages one will find a wide assortment of styles and artists, including everything from tutorials by noted conceptual artist Ryan Church to explorations of gothic art by several fantastic artists which all serve to expand your creativity and help you along your own creative path.

On the minus side, most of us U.S. readers will be put off by the per-issue pricetag. But for those living in the U.K. (lucky!) or those U.S. readers willing and able to part with the money, this magazine is not to be missed!

First, this is a great magazine.

Second, you're much better off buying a single issue and getting a subscription from the card inserts - or even going to the ImagineFX site and ordering from there. Even with our lousy exchange price it's better than $178. Really bad price here.

This is a brilliant magazine!

I cannot stress enough just how helpful and user friendly this magazine is, with step-by-step tutorials, Q&A section, book and programme recommendations and beautiful art show casings. It covers a little bit of everything and comes with a DVD containing Demo's, art tutorials, Photo's and fonts and more. It's a magazine written for artists by artists and as a result I found my work improving greatly just from reading and practicing the tutorials in this magazine.

Imagine FX is by far the most detailed magazine that I have seen that is completely loyal and devoted to Scifi and Fantasy Digital Art. Whether your a technician or an admirer, this book oozez with talent and technique. The magazine is not a pro's only book and they take a hands on approach to helping amateurs. None of the writers seem full of themselves. They all know they are in a liquid world of a digital medium where everyone learns from everyone. I highly recommend this magazine. It's more than average price tag is worth every penny, especially when every magazine comes packaged with a disc choc-full of demos, tutorials, photoshop brushes and source art. There is no other experience that comes near the likes of Imagine FX.

There was a review written by someone else here on Amazon, can't remember the name. They recommended buying one issue as there are usually discounts provided in the magazine. I followed this advice and paid for a yearly subscription through another web site. I don't know what kind of service will be provided, but the cost was about $20 cheaper than that offered here on Amazon.

As far as the magazine goes, it's INCREDIBLE. Great magazine with lots of information and a CD with hours of tutorials provided. If anyone is interested in learning more about digital art, whether you're a beginner or already a professional, I feel this magazine is a great resource for both inspiration and education.

The company that distributes this magazine in the United States does an extremely poor job. After subscribing, I got 3 magazines (all on the same day) and then nothing. I e-mailed and called. I got one response saying that they were backed up... but never got any other magazines.

The magazine itself it great though (5 stars for the magazine)... pick it up at a newsstand and enjoy.. but don't subscribe if you live in the US.

Simply the best Digital Arts Magazine period and one of the best Art/Illustration magazines ever published. I am a veracious consumer of Art Magazines. As a Fine Artist and Illustrator moving more toward Digital Creation I have found this to be the ONE INDISPENSABLE resource available. No number of books or any single book offers more than just a few issues of ImagineFX offers. It is worth twice the newsstand price. You can generally get subs for it either at Amazon or directly for around $10 and issue with a really nice $60 how to video from Gnome Workshops.