Editors: Terri Windling
and Midori Snyder
Book Reviewers: Helen Pilinovsky
and Elizabeth Genco
Web Consultant: Jim Otepka
Art:
(top) Jessica by James Graham
(middle) Lead Me by Jackie Abey
and Jill Smallcombe
(bottom) The Sea by Arthur Rackham
Letter from the Editor's Desk
“Earth, Air, Fire, and Water: these four elements can be found at the core of myth, magic, alchemy, and mythic art.”
Fire: Fire and the Firebringer
“Of the primordial elements, it is probably fire that remains the most mysterious and fascinating, even today...”
Earth: The Lore of Gemstones
“For as long as I can remember I've been fascinated by gems. An animist by nature, I was drawn to them not only for their beauty but for their mystery. They have always held the promise of magic...”
Water: Sacred Springs and Other Water Lore
“Water has played a role in myth, folklore and sacred rites in cultures all around the globe, particularly in arid lands where the gift of water is most precious...”
Air: My Shadow
“That night the shadow girl came to my room….I noticed a movement on the ceiling. A shape on a string, dropping down...”
Born Magazine: Multi–Media Storytelling
“He leaned down almost conspiratorially as I muddled at my computer and whispered, 'Flash, Ms. Snyder. That's where it’s all going on the net. Got to learn Flash.'”