THE FIFTH DI...
Edition 11, #2--June 2009
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Cover Art: "After the Fall" by Mitchell Davidson Bentley
The Fifth Di...Edition 11...Issue 2
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I'm running way behind this month, so I'm going to pass on making any comments here this time...other than to say that if you'd like to comment on any of the stories or poems in this issue, please feel free to use our Message Board. We'd love to get a good discussion going...
Cover artist's bio: Mitchell Bentley has taught at universities, worked in film and edited publications with his work appearing both domestically and internationally as cover art and fine art editions, winning over 35 awards. He holds degrees in Electronics from OSU, and Humanities from PSU, is a member of the ASFA and IAAA. He invites your attention to http://www.atomicflystudios.net
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