The Fantasy Issue starring Brianna Lance

Fantasy begins in the mind. From romance and desire to mysticism and magical thinking, Byline's Fantasy Issue explores the many ways we imagine, invent, and escape our realities.

For our eighth print issue, we invited writers, artists, and cultural figures to consider what fantasy means today. The result is a collection of essays, interviews, fiction, and original photography exploring love, sex, motherhood, grief, obsession, and the extraordinary possibilities of everyday life.

Featuring an original cover painting by Brianna Lance, whose surrealist worlds draw upon divine femininity, spiritual symbolism, and the mystical, this edition brings an imagined utopia to life.

Inside, discover stories featuring Bowen Yang, Ruby Cruz, Michelle Li, After, Wasia Project, Nick Gallo, and more.