Quite a lew readers were taken aback when we brought out our Literature Issue (May/Jun 1993).We think it was a pleasant surprise to most, and now feel that it is a good idea to be occasionally un¬predictable.
When we tirst planned the present issue, we had not expected to touch the range of topics that we have, nor receive contributions from wrttersof such different backgrounds. Himal thanks Pratyoush Onta for helping prepare this History issue.
This issue brings with it some significant changes in Himal ´s masthead.
Omar Sattaur, whose editorial expertise has been invaluable for Himal over the past year, will now be freelancing. Among other things, he is Guest Editor for our Music issue, Nov/Dec1993.