Our first issue explores red; a colour particularly relevant now. 2017 has been a year of blood, shootings, wild-fire and extreme politics. Not only does this issue deal with the darker side of red: the problems that surround the meat industry and the difficulties that lie with the menstrual taboo, it also explores the beauty of red. We look at landscape, lipstick, love and gender. Delve into these pages and explore how far red has seeped into our consciousness.