Understanding how lobsters might be thinking is important for a lobsterman. Herbert Baum III speaks to his father about getting to the next lobstering spot before others.

Testimonials page for The Salt Book on the inside back cover of the December 1978 Salt Magazine.

Table of contents for December 1977 Salt Magazine.

Lila Dobbs highlights the life of Polly Mahoney, owner of Mahoosuc Guide Service in Newry. Dobbs covers Mahoney's early life, the start of her business, and dogs sledding.

Elaine Koustenis documents the work of Joanna Basinger, a mother of five who runs a barter and trade website. Koustenis discusses how Basinger aims to bring people together with the website in a time when people only care for themselves.

Jennifer Brewer highlights the Central Beauty School, where students study to be cosmetologists. She speaks with students to learn about their schedules and the work they have to put in to complete their programs.

Back cover for the December 1983 Salt Magazine.

From all over the world, Joanne Millay has nine internationally adopted children, and raises them as a single mother. Dana Carmody-Burns speaks to Millay about her experiences adopting children and how the family functions as a community.

List of back issues and books from Salt.

Lydia Peelle highlights the lives and work of Diane and Vance Child, two taxidermists have dedicated the last decade to the craft. Peel speaks to Diane and Vance about their business and their spirituality.

For nearly half a century, Ken Campbell has been caulking boats. Carl Young speaks to Campbell about getting into the trade and the work that goes into repairing a boat.

List of back issues and books from Salt.