Communication Arts

The five regular issues are great, but the three annuals that present a comprehensive gallery of the very best in photography, illustration, design and media for each year have provided me with untold inspiration, practical ideas for problem solving, and have helped me to strive for greater creativity. As a reference tool for style and trends, CA is always featuring the absolute best the market has to offer.

Printed on heavy, gloss stock of near archival quality, every issue is a treasure that more than justifies the price. While each new issues serves as a benchmark for what is happening in the commercial art world, the old issues become time capsules that never seem to loose their appeal. I still delight in reviewing articles and images from 20+ years ago.

CA is a good, but slightly pricey diversion for anybody casually interested in art, photography and advertising. It is a GREAT and invaluable tool for every working professional commercial artist, and worth every penny spent tenfold.


The only magazine that I keep back copies of!   March 9, 2004
Tami (Chester, Vatican City State (Holy See))
11 out of 14 found this review helpful

As a professional graphic designer and illustrator, I read a lot of the trade magazines, but Communication Arts is the only one I keep back copies of. I have had a subscription to this magazine since my art school days and I still look forward to receiving it in the mail. The magazine is beautifully designed with clean type and the feature articles are always interesting. It is well worth the cost of subscription. Just get it! You won't be sorry.


How to Communicate Better Visually, More Intuitively   November 19, 2008
Alana (San Diego, CA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Obviously any value that a resource provides comes from what you put into it. That stated, this resource is phenomenal.

If you are a professional, student, graphic artist, web designer, copywriter, art director, creative director, principal, media buyer, brand manager, or work closely with the industry- this magazine is for you. Offering a different focus with well-designed pieces in each issue, the variety is inspiring, as is the delivery.

A fantastic magazine that becomes an even better and more comprehensive library of reference, this resource is respected by the majority of the art industry-- and you know that we in the creative can find disagreements on just about anything! But the strength of this magazine, as is the strength of our cadre, is the unity of work all showcased in a phenomenal binding that lasts... as do the strategy and ideas of many of the pieces.

If you are thinking of getting just one magazine in the industry, this would be a great one to consider!


CA Review   February 12, 2003
6 out of 9 found this review helpful

Fantastic collection of all areas of graphic design. A must for the reference library.