YETI, an "enthused art, music, writing and other stuff" publication is a true pleasure. Sightings are somewhat rare, as YETI is published three times yearly, but with each meeting one will come away with new insight on an incredible culture just burgeoning beneath the leaves and stones we seldom take the time to turn over and look upon. A vast array of topics are covered with equal passion. Illustrations adorn the pages between short stories, interviews and, a play follows tour diaries and comics. Its a forum of inclusion, there exists no single-minded vision.

Publisher-Editor and a man of many interests [see his writings on MBVs Loveless in the ongoing 33 1/3 series], Mike McGonical, contributes a story of an enigmatic gospel-blues preacher, Rev. Louis Overstreet. After receiving a vision from the Lord, the Reverend taught himself to play guitar and led his four sons as his backing choir, in powerful blues-based gospel. The music - as Overstreet stated - was "gifted" to him from God. McGonical describes his style as,"...forceful, rhythmic, totally bluesy and tranced-out". McGonical's account is that of a true fan spreading a good word about a man whose intention was to spread the 'good word' with a vision, a guitar and his kin.

Will Sheff, of Okkervil River, provides detailed personal writings from his tour diary. His writing is a frank portrayal that provides some acuity into what life is like as a touring band. The claustrophobia of the van, strange sleeping arrangements and, seas (or sparse puddles) of new faces every night, becomes mind numbing. Trying to maintain relationships on the road seems the hardest though. Will tells some hard luck stories that leave you feeling as if you've just had a good heart to heart with a close friend.

There are so many more wonderful contributions to this publication, great interviews with Chris Grigoroff of Souled American, Dan Bejar of Destroyer and, brilliant "science/whatever-the-fuck-you-want-to-call-it fiction" writer, Octavia Butler. Its unfair not cover all contributions with equal attention, but this review could not hope to hold your attention in near the fashion YETI 4 is capable of.

In addition to the wondrous writing and artworks contained within the 242 perfect-bound pages, there is also with each issue, an accompanying CD. With every issue YETI lays a beautiful, illustrious golden egg. Contributions include: Kathrina Tunicata, Radio Four (not the Gang of Four rip-off), Destroyer (x2), Bobby Birdman, Bright, Califone, Alela Diane, Dolphin Band, Michael Hurley with Tara Jane O'Neil, Ghosting, Fauna Polly, Somos Marquis Homos, Gerhard Trede and his Electronic Instruments, Rob Walmart, The Blow, We March, The Golden Bears, We/Or/Me, Okkervil River, The Plants, Page France, Fly Ashtray, Souled American, Reverend E.W. Clayborn, Valet, Theo Angell and an unknown Kenyan field recording. You can find the current issue and scarce back issues at yetipublishing.com. Reprints are available as well through paypal, yetipubs@gmail.com or, check/money to Yeti Publishing, PO Box 14806, Portland, OR 97293.