Behind the Lens

Jeff Stephen on assignment, pictured with child soldiers in Somalia courtesy of: Jeff Stephen

Like an international aid worker, a cameraman in a conflict zone is a saviour to some and a target to others. When he pulls out his gear in a war-torn village, he’s instantly a local attraction, drawing crowds of curious onlookers and locals looking to broadcast their frustrations. But he can’t stay in one place… Continue reading Behind the Lens

Blame Game

Illustration by: Gavin McCarthy

On Thursday October 23, Doug Bennet, publisher of Masthead, asked editor Marco Ursi, to meet him in the lunchroom. He told Ursi that, after 21 years in print, the November/December 2008 issue of the magazine would be its last. “Oh fuck,” said Ursi, who had been editor for just over a year. “Yeah.… Oh fuck,” repeated Bennet,… Continue reading Blame Game

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