Title: Magazine Renewal Product review: I was told to go to Amazon and order Redbook and it would automatically renew my subscription. Now I'm getting duplicate issues every month. I'm very unhappy. Would you say this review depicts the product in a flattering or unflattering light?
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Title: Full of information; drier than sand Product review: Yes, the information itself is great, but the presentation is awful. Very dry writing, huge paragraphs, rambling, and, sometimes, simply TOO MUCH information. Very difficult to read and get through. Would you say this review depicts the product in a flattering or unflattering light?
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Title: Excellent Primary Source Product review: Reprints from Peterson's Magazine from 1861 (beginning of Civil War) and 1864 (end). This book omits the recipes and literature, but includes hair styles, children's and women's fashion with some patterns.The limitations of the book are due to the limitations of the source material itself -- art work is pen-and-ink drawings, and the printing is small and sometimes hard to follow. But that's part of dealing with a primary source.Good as a companion to more detailed books about reenactments and costume history (authors such Janet Arnold, Jean Hunnisett, Nancy Bradfield, the Cunningtons, and Norah Waugh). Probably wouldn't stand alone or be that good for a beginner since it would need some "interpretation" for the modern reader; the introduction to the book covers the limitations and would be good to review before delving into the work itself.I found the close-ups of the hair styles and gowns to be helpful, but again, the novice might be asking, "Where do I go from here?" Would you say this review depicts the product in a flattering or unflattering light?
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Title: Criterion misses the boat on this one Product review: I'm fairly certain that most people who have seen this movie have seen it because Debbie Harry is in it. It is a thought-provoking movie which leaves a lot to the viewers' discretion. Is Debbie Harry real or is she just another "Videodrome" hallucination? I definately wouldn't say this is a "fun" movie either...after watching it I felt dirty and sleazy, like I needed to take a long hot shower. Anyway, since this is the big fancy "Criterion Collection" DVD, one would think that they would serve up the extra scenes which can be seen on the TV version of Videodrome shown on on Sci-Fi etc.. But no, instead they give us the same version thats been in circulation since the days of VHS! They don't even include the extra scenes as bonus material. What a waste! Unless you are really anxious to hear James Woods commentary (Debbie's on there too, but doesn't talk too much) then I would save myself the extra $25 and just buy the old DVD version. Would you say this review depicts the product in a flattering or unflattering light?
