EVERYTHING BEAUTIFUL IS FAR AWAY is a collaborative novel in progress from author Mitch Cullin and filmmaker Peter I. Chang, with monthly guest contributors. This month's offering is not only the penultimate issue but also double in length, and features chapters 20 to 24 in the continuing saga of young Samuel Chu. January's musical contribution is from The Ghost of Mendelsshon ("Violin Concerto In 'E'lectronic Minor"), and has new original artwork by Peter I. Chang.