John is a journalist, Alison is fundraising, and Liz is approved.

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• Letters of comment

• Abigail Nussbaum

• Not Laurie Anderson

• Liz read them all! 🌟

• Ersatz Culture’s report on what’s in the packet

• Voting has started!

• If you are in Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Adelaide, Christchurch, Picton/Nelson, Wellington, Auckland or Perth, email Alison

• John: The (Kenner)Spiel des Jahres shortlist

• Cover art: “Plenty of Bits” by Alison Scott

• Alt text: A photograph of three mini figures made to look like John, Alison nad Liz with a dragon in the background. John is holding a lightsaber, Alison a fish and a cup o f coffee, and Liz an ice cream. Two cats accompany them.