WRITE FOR UDDER PRESS! I know you must be asking yourself at this point why exactly ‘cakes’ are worthy of a special issue? Well, that’s a hard one to explain. I think the most accurate explanation is a combo answer. First off, cake is good. I like cake. You like cake. Hell, even your diabetic Aunt Beatrice likes cake, but she isn’t supposed to eat any. Beyond that, the hardworking staff here at the OP are somewhat tired of special issues focused around ‘Buy Nothing Day,’ ‘Valentines Day’, Festivus, and what have you. And lastly, Kevin Lalonde continues to be employed here, and that afro’d kid has some wacky ideas when you let him speak. And so, here we are, ushering forth for your reading pleasure the 2007 Other Press ‘Salute To Cakes!’. Sit back and enjoy. And good luck not blasting your last few bucks on sugar-based snacks in the cafeteria once you get into the content. Trevor Hargreaves Editor In Cake The Other Press