Jim Baen's Universe has been hailed as the best new science fiction and fantasy magazine in decades. A groundbreaking on-line magazine, in its first year of publication it has published such award winning authors like Mike Resnick, Gene Wolfe, Gregory Benford, David Brin, Esther Friesner, Catherine Asaro, David Weber, David Drake, and more.
Jim Baen's Universe is available in many formats and completely unencrypted, without Digital Rights Management or copy protection schemes. It can be downloaded into a home computer, laptop, palm blackberry, pocket pc, ebook reader, or almost any other electronic device. Subscribers can also simply read the magazine without downloading it, on any Internet-enabled mobile device. Or, if hardcopy is preferred, the PDF version of the magazine is specifically designed for home printing. To subscribe go to www.baens-universe.com.
Editor Flint states, "We don't have the restrictions that traditional paper publication put on a magazine. We can experiment, and allow our authors to experiment with length. This gives our readers a unique experience."
Publisher Toni Weisskopf notes, "This was Jim Baen's last project, and he wanted it to succeed. We are pleased to report that it has."
Readers can subscribe for $30 per year, or they can purchase an upgraded membership in the Universe Club. Universe Club members receive e-books, chances to be tuckerized into new books by famous authors, editorially selected bundled novels (unencrypted e-books) and lots more. The entire list of Universe Club swag is at: www.baens-universe.com