Here at BUST, we’re falling hard for our  Fall Issue starring cover queen Busy Philipps! Inside, we’ve got all kinds of gothic goodness, including interviews with horror-drag superstars The Boulet Brothers and online occult sensation The Hoodwitch; spine-tingling tips on how to DIY the best haunted house evs; a guide to helping get the vote out in swing states; and more.

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Table of Contents Oct/Nov 2018

Taking Care of Busy-ness

Once a sitcom mainstay, Busy Philipps is now poised to take over late night. By Lisa Butterworth

Spooky, Scary

Turn your basement or garage into a Halloween house of horrors with these spine-tingling tutorials. By Callie Watts

The Book of Liz

Riot grrrl legend Allison Wolfe, of Bratmobile, and indie icon Liz Phair chat about the 25th anniversaries of their era-defining debuts. By Allison Wolfe

Swing Out, Sister

Fifteen ways to help flip the House and Senate this November, no matter where you live. By Rachel Leibrock

Whoa, Nellie

An adventure-seeking independent spirit, 19th-century journalist Nellie Bly put her life on the line in pursuit of the ultimate story. By Lynn Peril

I Put a Spell On You

Sinister styles inspired by The Love Witch and modeled by actor Andi Matichak. Photographed by Amber Gray, Styled by Lexyrose Boiardo

BROADCAST

• Making magic with The Hoodwitch; The Second Shelf inspires book collectors to splurge on women; Beyoncé Mass; and more.
• The Hotness: Fall’s finest pop-culture offerings. By Emily Rems
• Boy du Jour: Dragula hosts The Boulet Brothers make “EEK!” chic. By Callie Watts
• Pop Quiz: Simone de Beauvoir raised the bar. By Emily Rems
• Bra-ometer: Feminist news at a glance. By Solange Castellar

REAL LIFE

• DIY food-storage wraps; air travel at any size; benefit tips from Queer Soup Night; and more.
• Baking Bad: Popcorn Halloween treats. By Terry Hope Romero
• You Go, Girl: Say “Hello” to Reno! By Yolo Mana Yarrow

LOOKS

• Fashion advice from creative dynamo Amy Mills; next-level lashes; Halloween-themed manicures; and more.
• Booty Call: Jumpsuits-a-go-go! By Callie Watts
• Good Stuff: Seasonal styles with a ’70s vibe. By Stephanie J.

THE BUST GUIDE

• Music: Reviews; plus the return of Cat Power!
• Movies: Sadie joined Colette on The Long Dumb Road.
• Books: Reviews; plus books about leaving religion behind.

SEX FILES

• Author Wednesday Martin busts myths around female monogamy; and more.
• Questions for the Queen: Trans sensitivity and Kegels for pee. By Dr. Carol Queen
• One-Handed Read: The Pin-Ups. By Lauren Emily
• Whore-O-Scopes: Hey baby, what’s your sign? By Sonia Ana Ortiz

THE BACK

• X Games: Phenomenal Woman. By Tracy Bennett
• Party Pics: Hot shots from BUST’s 25th anniversary bash!
• Parting Glance: “Petal Pusher” By MCXT (Monica Canilao + Xara Thustra)

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