Joss is an occasional thematic poetry magazine edited by Molly Russakoff, Ish Klein and Dan Labeau. Joss is a pidgin English term for a Chinese idol or deity. We thought it would be nice to do this magazine because Joss papers are so cool and cheap at the Asian groceries and would make a nice looking cover. Joss paper is burned at funerals so the departed can take some of our earthly pleasures and good wishes with them to the afterlife. The theme of each issue is determined by the look of the joss paper.

The first issue of Joss is composed of poems about people. Future issues will include: poems about animals, poems about money, poems about hell, short poems, fragrant poems and others, yet to be determined.

If you'd like to submit poems to Joss on any of the themes mentioned, you can send them to:
Joss
c/o Molly's Café & Bookstore
1010 S. 9th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
or email to Joss@comcast.net.

Joss will cost $2.00 per issue and will be available at Molly's or by mail order.