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Meredith Lawrence is an arts and culture writer and photographer. Her work has appeared in Paste, No Depression, GRAMMY.com, American Theatre Mag, Vox, Brooklyn Mag, Craftsmanship Mag, Alta Journal and more. Follow her on Instagram @meredithalawrence or on X at @meralawrence.
A new book from Obi Kaufmann illustrates the reciprocal connection between California ecosystems and fire.