Sky and Telescope SOLD

[astrojase]

http://www.magazine.org/content/Files/sky_021306.pdf

[h0ughy]

well this could be good new or this could be bad news, time will tell. just goes to show that astronomy alone will not let you survive in our world!

[davidpretorius]

thanks for the info

[Greg Bryant]

Houghy,

We at AS&T are very excited about it. With major investors behind S&T now, their ability to expand what they publish for amateurs worldwide will increase, and that benefits all of us here.

[astrojase]

Greg
Pleased to see that AS&T are "very excited" about S&T being taken over by a newly-formed US venture capital company and also that the new US owners will be publishing more for Australian amateurs.

On the subject of publishing more: You mentioned in a post on 10/02/06 that "All of our magazine websites (not just AS&T) are down at the
moment". I'm pleased to see that the sites weren't down for long.

I'm keen to learn about all the other magazine web sites you have as I would like to purchase the other magazines - I have been only able to locate
'Australian Woodsmith' which I have already purchased. Be great if you'd let us know about the other titles.

Also, I noticed on the Paragon web site that since the web site came back online that you no longer have the Milton Black astrology magazine 'Black &
Beyond' - I know this was being advertised on the Paragon site late last year. When does Paragon intend to introduce that Milton Black astrology
magazine? The more magazines the better I say.

[EzyStyles]

just hope that i won't loose my subscription :) thanks for the news.

[Ian Brooks]

Jason (Sky & Space)
Unfortunately Greg Bryant is away at the moment, but I thought a response to your thread was necessary. Please be assured that the change of ownership of S&T will not change the quality of magazine of the US magazine or affect the production of AS&T. We are excited by the change in ownership because it means another trip to the US to meet the new guys.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com[IMG]http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/ /><o:p></o:p>
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<FONT color=black><FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT size=3>Your comment regarding the purchasing of our other magazines interests me. Do you have a special interest in woodworking? I’d be happy to give you a good subs rate. Todd (AS&T Publisher) and I have several other magazine interests including a custom magazine for TabCorp’s Star City Casino. We won the bid to produce it against Packer’s ACP, TextPacific and FPC Magazines. See the attached write up in B&T Magazine. <FONT face=Arial><FONT color=#800080>http://www.bandt.com.au/news/67/0c03c267.asp (http://www.bandt.com.au/news/67/0c03c267.asp)<FONT color=black><o:p></o:p>
<FONT color=black><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">We are professional magazine publishers and publish for profit and are very keen to build the market segments we invest in. We have invested in the astronomy market because we saw it as a market that has undergone changes in technology, is currently expanding and as an area we both have a particular interest in.<o:p></o:p>
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<FONT color=black><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">To answer you pointed question, Paragon had a relationship with Milton Black for more than five years when we owned Australian Family Circle. Milton needed some help in putting a book into the market and I agreed to help.
<FONT color=black><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">If you want any further information please feel free to contact me on 02 9439 1955 as I’m not sure if this it the forum to discuss these matters. Lastly, congratulations with S&S, I like the improvements you guys have made.<o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p>
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[astrojase]

Ian
Yes - I'm an inveterate 'builder of things' and I would be keen to take you up on your kind offer of a 'good subs rate' for Australian Woodsmith. I presume
this offer would also apply to AS&T? As you normally offer a 25% discount I presume a 'good subs rate' would be 33% to 50% off for a 1 year sub to each.
Just let me know how much and I'll get a cheque off to you at Paragon.

On the Star City Casino magazine - I'll pass on that one. I am not into gambling and I wouldn't want to encourage it any way (I personally think gambling is a blight on society) but to each his own, I guess.

Still - you're a good salesman and you've got me for two of your three titles and that ain't bad.

Thanks for providing this info instead of Greg. I see that you've only just joined the forum and this was your first post (Welcome!). I look forward to further posts from you.