Summer 2008
THE HIP-HOP ISSUE
• Cover Story: Missy Elliott knows what she wants.• Starring: Erykah Badu, Santogold, MC Lyte, Yo-Yo, and the leaders of Violator Management.
• The Battle of the MCs: featuring Remy Ma, Jacki-O, Gangsta Boo, Yo Majesty, Diamond, and more hip-hop stars.
• 10 Artists to Watch: Rye Rye, Sontiago, DJ Backside, and more.
DIY AT SEA
• Stuck on land this summer but aching for ocean? Transform your crib into a beachy bungalow with our 10 tips for bringing foam to your home.
• DIY Sailor Chic: Bring out your inner sailor — even if you're not a tailor — with easy fashion how-tos that will get you in the seaside mood.
• Classic Coastal Cocktails Revisited: 3 recipes.
• Travel the world as a voluntour.
INTERVIEWS
• Zooey Deschanel sells out (venues, that is)
• Kim Gordon, the arteest
• Penus: funny dudes Paul Scheer and Derrick Brown
• New Music: Ladytron and El Perro del Mar
• Reads: Jancee Dunn and Lynda Barry
• Style Idol: Joan as Police Woman
PLUS
• Call & Response with Margaret Cho: On the eve of a TV comeback, the comedian answers Venus Zine readers' questions about sex, sewing, and politics.
• 10 of the World's Most Offbeat Music Venues.
• Carbon Neutral, My Ass: The down-and-dirty truth on putting a Band-Aid on environmental woes.
• Dollars & Sense: Young, Broke, and On the Move (Navigating New Turf With No Dough).
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