Metropolis |  | Publisher: Bellerophon Publications Inc
Category: Magazine
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Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 1,056
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Subscription Issues: 11
Subscription Length: 12 Months
Issues Per Year: 11
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Product Description
Covers all aspects of the design world from interiors and architecture to urban planning and preservation. Analyzes design, explores the creative process, and engages the reader through its stimulating and innovative graphic techniques.
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 A Nice Synthesis January 12, 2005
Driver9 (New York, NY USA)
8 out of 11 found this review helpful
Metropolis is not like any other magazine I know of. It is a blend of architecture, design, curlure, art in a way that no other magazine has attempted. It is not stuffy or pretentious, some of the writing is very funny, and it is always thought provoking. Very much worth checking out.
I am not an architect, so it is a good vehicle for someone like to receive some exposure in a way that is accessible and which makes information available that I might not find anywhere else. I like that Metropolis takes risks, that it is willing to look at cities as more than a collection of buildings, and that it has a particular vision of how we might be able to live in the future. Great magazine. I look forward to its arrival every month.
Great Magazine September 14, 2008
L. Simmons
This magazine is really good. It's easy to read, it has lots of pictures to go along with the articles and it has more articles about sustainability than any other magazine out there. Its highly innovative and forward thinking. It manages to fit world wide issues from corner to corner, coast to coast, without being overbearing or pretentious.
I highly recommend going to the actual website to order a subscription because for some reason, the price here is jacked way up.
 Strong writing with balance of issues July 21, 2003
Brian G. Stokle (San Francisco, CA United States)
18 out of 20 found this review helpful
Metropolis magazine is a well written magazine which can be read by both people just curious about design, architecture, and urban planning as well as those working in those fields. There is little to no insider jargon to put people off. Articles are interesting, conscientious and thought provoking. For ... an issue, it's a great deal. One of my favorite magazines.
Good information March 12, 2007
Marie Ehrenberg (Costa Rica)
I love this magazine because it lets you know about the latest trends and has good information on design.
 I am not sure... June 17, 2005
ArchiZona (Phoenix, USA)
25 out of 29 found this review helpful
I have bought several issues of Metropolis, but decided to stop reading this periodical. Don't get me wrong, I am not saying that it is not a good magazine. It might be. What I mean is that it does not fit my appetite. And I would like to point out these issues to prospective readers.
1) Metropolis is a culture-combo. It mixes architecture, design, art, etc... But it costs depth to be broad. I am mainly interested in architecture. The projects featured in Metropolis are usually not up-to-date or cutting-edge. I always feel like wanting more information after reading each issue. This might happen to other sections as well.
2) This magazine is a little bit too wordy. It might work for people who enjoy reading. I prefer more pictures. Moreover, the tone of the articles sounds more like that of a typical article in the "opinion" section of a newspaper. For me, I prefer straight forward articles which describe the subjects rather than put into a lot of evaluations. However, all these could be a strength, depending on different readers.
3) I am not sure about the overall design of the magazine. Its graphic design makes me feel un-organized and disoriented a little bit. If you happened to read Phaidon's first volume of "10 X 10", you will know what I am talking about.
4) There are several good substitutes out there in the market. If you like something heavy on architecture, go to Architectural Records or Dwell; if you prefer the hodge-podge style, AZURE is a good choice.
All told, though Metropolis seems to be interesting, I finally dropped it. Again, this evaluation is very idiosyncratic and personal. Hence, I gave it a neutral rating. Just FYI. Hope this helps.
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