I got a copy of CL World in the mail today.
First impression-- The cover (I think) reminded me of a manufacturers catalog, as in the way its layed out. But for a premier issue, it got the point across after a brief moment.
As I read it, I realized that this was just the first issue and improvements will come in time. The articles were pretty well written for the most part. Hopefully, more advertisers will join in. Most publications won't survive off of circulations alone....
For it to become a world class publication, the paper stock will need to be stepped up to a higher grade glossier stock, as well as the use of color printing. I've always heard that color separation fees is what kills most small mags from going color. If your gonna run with the big boys, you gotta have color! But of course, you gotta walk first.
These are just my first impressions. I am not knocking or bad-mouthing this fine first effort, by any means! It looks to me that the staffing and planning committees did a fine job of getting this first one out here, and I'm sure it will only get better.These things just don't happen overnight.
The bottom line is, this is the first publication that is Control Line specific, and is way overdue into the publics eye. Hopefully, an e-version of it will also be offered, creating revenue and increasing its circulation into society.
Overall, its a pretty good read. I fully support and applaud this effort, and will subscribe.
Richard