by Daniel Emmerson, Poland The young boy grappled patiently with the hem of my trouser leg. The sweltering heat was forever present as my milky shins greeted the light of day behind their mask of rugged denim. It was then that I realised what all the shouting had been about. I was sitting on a [...]
September 21, 2009
illustration by Theo Ellsworth on an image of Ben Wilson by Sam Kulla Illustrator & graphic novelist Theo Ellsworth submitted this rendition of a portrait of drunkboarder Ben Wilson the other day. If you have a great idea for a High Contrast Review ad, or a portrait of an other agent, please send it to [...]
September 18, 2009
by Denis Shapira Wajman Denis Schapira Wajman is from Sao Paolo, Brasil. He is presently taking a year to photograph and tour Asia before finishing med school, he does not like soup, and is available for commissions. Email him at denis@wajman.com.br.
September 15, 2009
by Amanda Boekelheide Nothing answered back. Cold wind dropping down. A singular leaf on a winter tree. Clockwork set to the rhythm of each other’s hearts. They never knew a moment of alone. Three people holding hands wearing full length coats. It begins in the garden of an old stone house. The air is warm [...]
September 12, 2009
by Claude Alick Editor’s Note: This is the second in a three part series on Claude Alick’s work, philosophy of independent publishing, and life history. His most recent book, Dancing With The Yumawalli, is available through bookstores everywhere. I’m the fifth of twelve children born by Anzilla Augustine. I grew up in a small village [...]
September 9, 2009
photo by Denis Shapira Wajman Denis Schapira Wajman is from Sao Paolo, Brasil. He is presently taking a year to photograph and tour Asia before finishing med school, he does not like soup, and is available for commissions. Email him at denis@wajman.com.br.
September 6, 2009
Short Story & Photo by Austin Valley, Portland They arrive at night. A flash in the dark. Two curtains mirrored in light split to a foot. A pointed toe cranes from sky to land. A hand and an arm. Another foot. A man. Followed by a second.
September 27, 2009