In its second issue, Local Optimist actively explores the theme of personal eclipse. This issue gathers written works and profiles that feature a dynamic lineup of creatives—Odunsi (The Engine), M aka Michael Chow, Lea Colombo, Playlab, Inc., Ramdane Touhami with Geoff McFetridge, New Tendency, Hotel Drugs, Ema Gaspar, Dylan Khotin-Foote, and more.