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Hit Parade of Tears: Trial Witch
Verso

Hit Parade of Tears: Trial Witch

An unexpected acquisition of supernatural power. A cheating husband. A just comeuppance in this excerpt from Izumi Suzuki’s incredible short story collection.

Written by: Izumi Suzuki

“Say it with your chest”: Ziwe on comedy, cancel culture and being the Black Friend
Huck80

“Say it with your chest”: Ziwe on comedy, cancel culture and being the Black Friend

Fast becoming an American icon, comedian, TV writer, chat show host, fashionista and now author of a brilliant book of essays, our Huck 80 cover star is the direct, hilarious, no-nonsense person we all want to be best buddies with.

Written by: Cameron Cook

King Cook’s Insider’s Guide to East London
Culture

King Cook’s Insider’s Guide to East London

From pie mash to street art and underground boxing, King Cook leads us on a tour of the spots that made him.

Written by: King Cook

The London cultural institution under threat of closure
Culture

The London cultural institution under threat of closure

Deptford’s Matchstick Piehouse has quickly become the beating heart of south east London’s nightlife scene, but lockdown era rent arrears could see it shut down this week.

Written by: Mia Cordova

In photos: Documenting the lives of young American travellers
Photography

In photos: Documenting the lives of young American travellers

For over ten years, photographer Michael Joseph has captured the courage, kindness, and determination of a largely bypassed subculture.

Written by: Millen Brown-Ewens

Daddy Issues: Larry June
Culture

Daddy Issues: Larry June

The San Franscican rapper talks homelessness, hustling and healing in the latest edition of our column on fatherhood and masculinity.

Written by: Robert Kazandjian

Lore and Order – Huck’s October Newsletter
Culture

Lore and Order – Huck’s October Newsletter

Emma Garland’s latest monthly cultural dispatch explores the nature of fame in the 21st century, featuring blood drinking and the revival of ride-or-die romance.

Written by: Emma Garland

Inside the independent magazine that wants to 'save Wales'
Culture

Inside the independent magazine that wants to 'save Wales'

Founded by three friends from South Wales and funded by a Kickstarter backed by Michael Sheen, ‘The Paper’ is a brilliant and absurdist publication that brings fun back to print.

Written by: Emma Garland

Art Made Human? – Huck’s September Newsletter
Culture

Art Made Human? – Huck’s September Newsletter

Emma Garland kicks off a new series of monthly cultural dispatches with her reflections on artificial intelligence, human-made art and Hank Williams singing “Straight Outta Compton”.

Written by: Emma Garland

What does Holy Week mean to young people in Seville?
Culture

What does Holy Week mean to young people in Seville?

As the Spanish city shut down for the week, Leah Rustomjee spoke to the young residents reimagining tradition.

Written by: Leah Rustomjee

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