Mindy Duncan inquires into the different lives of sculptors as they attempt to make livings off of their artwork, and also discusses how these art pieces make the people who purchase them feel.

Mea Tavares speaks about his experiences being transgender, how his family reacted to him coming out, and going through gender reassignment.

Table of contents for January 1974 Salt Magazine.

Tom Falby learns about the shrimping industry in Maine by speaking with fishermen and going shrimp dragging.

For the past few years, William Whorf has taken up the hobby of repairing and restoring ship models. Martha Truscott and others speak to Whorf about his hobby and the intricate work that goes into it.

Readers write in response to the work Salt has done.

In the Jonesport-Beals Island area, one man has fished more years than most. Lynn Kippax, Jr., Andrea Downs and Cindy Pinkham speak to Sam Polk about his love for the sea.

Salt Magazine speaks to Bill Cursinger, a professional photographer, about his new book, Extreme Nature.

In order to understand how gill netting works, Keith Euler took a trip with Herbert Hutchins out to sea. Euler documents the work Hutchins does with gill nets and how he sticks with netting year round.

Krista Mahr documents the growth of the Cambodian community in Portland, speaking with several individuals regarding their culture and religion.

Louise Suta meets with Bea Ward, to learn about her life and operating the elevator at the Sonesta Hotel in Portland.

Subscription page from the December 1975 Salt Magazine.