Alta Journal Issue 22: "The Desert is Coming" is simultaneously a warning and celebration of the vast, arid landscapes of the western United States. It features vivid writing from Andrew Sean Greer (Less is Lost), Isabel Allende (House of Spirits), Peter Orner (Still No Word From You), Ken Layne (Desert Oracle), Susan Straight (Mecca), and many others. Alta Journal is a quarterly publication for anyone seeking an insider's take on California and the West. From arts and culture, to technology and the environment, to food and fashion-what happens in this most-forward thinking region happens everywhere. Each large-format issue (the West demands a wide lens) demystifies the region with provocative essays, cultural commentary, deeply reported investigations, original fiction and poetry, sumptuous photos, topical cartoons, and more. Founded in 2017 by William R. Hearst III, Alta Journal provides an exciting-and much-needed-literary perspective on the West, sparking conversations that are as diverse and vibrant as the place itself. In this era of rapid change, the award-winning Alta Journal offers an immersive reading experience like no other.