Is it really that time again? As we gallop headlong into the festive madness – with the spectre of a new Marvel-style villain by the name of Omicron gathering force – we escape to the realms of fire and water for solace, stories and inspiration.
Following sparks from the Firelight flames and oceanic currents from At First Light, Issue Seven sees us journey deeper into the black history of our islands with folk songwriter Angeline Morrison; swim against the tide of romantic ocean imagery in literature; forge enlightenment from hot metal with Sky Arts’ Landmark finalist Steve Anwar; discover how water makes us human with anthropologist Dr. Luci Attala; and dive through the shallows with botanical illustrator Sarah Jane Humphrey to take a closer look at the wonders of seaweed.
Be prepared for near-death experiences, nutritious cow poo and dancing yourself out of a rut along the way…
So step aside into the quiet, stoke the fire, pour yourself a glass and tuck into this latest serving of Strike-flavoured fortification.
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