Analog Science Fiction Magazine

Advantages: A steady stream of reading for hard SF fans
Disadvantages: Not easy to find for the casual reader

...subscriber to the US published Analog Science Fiction and Fact magazine for several years now (this is short compared with many subscribers, its readership is typically very loyal), and have never had an overall bad issue. -- Overview -- Despite the title, the magazine is mainly science fiction. I will cover a breakdown of contents below. The science fiction is of the 'hard' variety. This means that the science is an integral part of the story. ...
...set (for example) space. In Analog the vast majority of the stories are firmly based on what could potentially happen (i.e. the science is realistic) - this is definitely not a fantasy magazine. However do not be put off by this; the characters, plots etc are not reduced in quality because of this. In my opinion, the opposite is true- a realistic and fascinating setting makes the story more believable and engrossing. -- Format -- Just under 150 ... Read review

Advantages: Physically Compact and Condensed In Contents
Disadvantages: Hard to find in the magazine racks

Analog Science Fiction Magazine is for the serious reader. Aside from the fiction stories, Analog includes articles and editorials on science-related topics. The different genre of stories will easily appeal to the different generations of the reading population. Very similar to Readers' Digest in approach and layout, the handiness of the magazine is very ideal for the travellers, whether on the bus or on the plane. It maintains a strict quality ...
...by my 26th rejected submission. Only in Analog will you find the best and most respected sci-fi authors like Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke, Ray Bradbury, etc. What's more? It offers special editions from time to time that contains the award-winning stories that previously appeared in Analog. ... Read review