Issue 1056

 
Some of Britain’s best known and progressive architects – including Kevin McCloud, Sir Terry Farrell and George Clarke - address the housing crisis and build for the future...

Also in this week's Big Issue...

Martin Amis discusses mortality, literature and loss of his friend Christopher Hitchens in Letter To My Younger Self...

Former Home Secretary Alan Johnson is the guest music editor, and details the Top 5 Mod tracks everybody must hear...

A zombie recalls what is was like on the set of World War Z...

How a new Greek street paper is growing so quickly that vendors are earning more than people in traditional jobs...

John Bird on social mobility...

Plus, artist Rob Ryan, Brendan O’Neill on The Stone Roses, Michael Blastland considers ageing, the week's cultural highlights in your area, Street Lights, competitions, and much more!