Computer Arts Magazine

Number of issues per year: 13
Country: UK

Computer Arts magazine has been around since 1995. Ever since its debut, as a bi-monthly magazine during the first few years, it has been THE authority for illustrators, digital artists, and web designers, both professional and amateurs. Its reviews, tutorials, profiles of up and coming names in the field, and the many samples of excellent software make this magazine not only unique within its field, but also a must-have for those who make a living out of the two and three dimensional arts.

With each issue the reader gets to sample the latest releases from big names like Macromedia, Adobe, and Procreate, allowing you to try and design before you decide whether to purchase or not. Many times they include special upgrade rebates, Photoshop plug-ins, and free (very expensive otherwise) images from important photography sources. Suddenly, the price of the magazine doesn't seem as high when you consider all these freebies.

But the free goodies are not the only good thing about CA. The in depth tutorials have covered all aspects of print, web design, font creation, animation, movie-making, and every imaginable area in the artistic field. Moreover, the beautiful images and creations that adorn each issue make it a great purchase, even if it is only to keep as coffee-table decoration.

NOTE A SIX MONTH SUBSCRIPTION IS BASED ON SIX ISSUES.