As male, cis-het voices continue to dominate the news and cultural media both online and offline, Ash is a space reserved for those of us who do not enjoy equal representation. Ash is ad-free, independent and fiercely intersectional... a more honest read.

As we approach two years of on-off lockdown and varying restrictions, Issue 3, ‘Home’, is a collection of perspectives on the meaning of home, presented, as always, alongside stunning art and illustration. In many ways, this period of uncertainty and upheaval has forced us to consider our place within our communities, our country, and our planet. What have we learned? What knowledge can we take forward beyond this current crisis? How can we improve? How can we unite?

For many of us home is a shelter, a retreat, permission to be vulnerable. For others, home is a longed-for place, ‘the mouth of a shark’, a threat. Home is belonging, validation, and heritage, a source of pride or shame; perhaps, a body. And of course, all beings on Earth share one home, a thing to be protected.

Our spectacular cover is hand painted by Asa Ariyoshi.

120 pages, printed on 100% Recycled, FSC certified paper, featuring:

Mykki Blanco
Shon Faye
Ciel
Temi Mwale
Scarlett Westbrook
Lio Mehiel
Kitty Underhill
Ben Pechey
Charlie Brogan
Jameisha Prescod
Saucy Sez
Marcella Gilbert
Zoe Plummer
… and more

With art and photography by (A-Z):

Asa Ariyoshi
Edi Whitehead
Holly Silius
J C Cowans
Kobe Wagstaff
Livia Falcaru
Marylou Faure
Reese Herrington
Sofie Birkin
… and more

Some of what’s inside:

- Diving into contrasting communities: Toronto’s illegal party circuit, American Indian reserves in Dakota, North-London estates
- Navigating patriotism when you do not feel proud
- Feeling at home in yourself and your body
- The home lives of women in Beirut
- Original art inspired by top surgery and the idea of phantom limbs
- School striking and climate activism
- Chronic illness during a pandemic
- Exploring dysfunctional families
- Trying to masturbate in peace
… and plenty more

Orders will be shipped from Monday January 17th.
£1 from the purchase of each issue in print will be donated to The Grenfell Foundation.