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About My Disappearance
About My Disappearance is a pezine dedicated to Crohn's disease by Dave. It is an unflinching, brutal, honest look at a difficult part of one man's life, and we are thankful to have like people like Dave as a part of the zine commuity for giving us a first-hand perspective. He talks about the early onset of the disease, the various samples he has to give, the medical people he encounters, and how this illness weakens him and causes him to become more dependant upon those around him. Instead of breaking him, he chooses to take these experiences and strengthen him. Weak from the illness he is forced out of work for a time, and his father comes to his aid. Touching, insightful between an adult son now reliant to his father, Dave's work is a must-read for anyone dealing with any kind of debilitating illness.
Adventures in the Land of Greasecars and Fireflies
Sascha Scatter's zine/essay "Adventures in the Land of Greasecars and Fireflies is both a serious look at the gouging of the oil industry to the Amerikan public AND a very smoother overview as to how diesel vehicles can be converted to running both Bio-Diesel (a combination of Diesel Fuel and Vegetable oil) and a PVO (Pure Vegetable Oil) system. This 'zine cites various sources, gives an internal running dialogue about why cars aren't inherently evil, but are mere extensions of the people that drive them, and an overview as to how the conversion system works. I found this work to be very fascinating, and because of it I am now considering a diesel vehicle purchase. $2.00 Currently in stock.
All Skewed Up:Musings on Cold Hands Dead heart and selections from #1-14, Mike Twohig
All Skewed up is a compliation of the work of Mike Twohig and his zine. It has some really incredible artwork that would put most tattoo artists to shame and makes excellent use of blacks and whites and a lot of straight ink work. The first few pages are heavy along the lines of Vaugh Bode' and similar artists of the era, but alter on, as Mike works his way through college, we can see the power and impact his work has. In some ways it's like looking at the evolution of Albrect Druer, particularily some of the life sketches. I like a lot of his exaggeration of work, especially striking is a simple portrait of a guitar player from Volume six, where the electronic knobs and wide end of the guitar has been foreshortened in a domineering manner. These effects are Mike's gift, and he uses them well. I was very happy to acquire this zine and it will definatly be a part of my permenant collection. I was able to find a link to his work here: http://www.angelfire.com/ill/miketwohig/
7/24 UPDATE! Mike has thoughtfully provided us three (3) copies of this book from his limited stock to distro, so get them now before they go out the door!
America #13
America #13 begins with an introduction to the 2004 new year, and wanders about, touching upon bicycles as a lifestyle, fighting cynacism, to an entertaining t-shirt story. This 1/4 sized zine (with stenciled cover in assorted colours), then goes into interview mode, chatting candidly with Sam McPheeters (punk planet), Mary (tree of knowledge distro), Lance Hahn & J. Church (the FEST in Florida) then ending with a scene report and a reading list and soundtrack list. Travis, clearly had a gift not just for interviewing, but creating good, insightful dialoge between the interviewer and the interviewee. I'll be looking for more of these when I can find them.
Black Book Press #15
Black Book Press is a poetry showcase edited by Lindsay Dobkin, Digest Sized 24 pages. In it is a wonderful assortment of poetry with some people whose work I'd like to get to know a bit better. From the haunting strains of Barbara Jo Ostroski's, "Dead Animal" to the desire to learn as evidenced in Brett ST. Pierre's "Curious Eclipse" this poetry zine runs the length of the poetry spectrum. They are currently taking submissions, and it's obvious this is one of the more sucessful poetry zines as it's made itself into issue #15. Well worth the $2.00
Boxcutter:
A 'zine in the classic sense, Tomas pours his heart and life into these cool little 1/4 size booklets. Excellent reading in every issues. Issues reviewed: #11, #12, #13BoxCutter #11 begins with Tomas talking a lot about survival of a difficult previous year (05 to 06), how his life has changed, and his reclaimation of personal space. We see a piece by, "Hollie" about the importance of prose and the emotions of songs, then some poetry and a wonderful article about Thai J-Pop and independant music in a foreign country. A nice commentry reguarding crimethinc precludes a rant about shopping in LA as well as a nice blur about the Bay Area Anarchist Bookfair. Resolutions, poetry, and then a pitch to join this fun little zine that makes you ponder. Highly reccomended, it's only a buck. While I don't have any of this issue in stock, you can check 'm out here: http://www.boxcutterzine.com/ Boxcutter #12 begins with Tomas finding hope in Third Grade Children, followed by a fantasic article about teaching dance in prison. A sombering article about sexual assault follows, and then a centerfold sheet about the film "V" is for "Vendetta". Bits of poetry, a nifty piece about optimism and hope followed by a Thailand story. It concludes with a piece about Octavia Butler, and hope. Great issue. Not currently in stock, but can be found here: http://www.boxcutterzine.com/ Boxcutter #13 begins with a very interseting perspective reguarding Myths and Myth-Making, the power, and value of storytelling, especially in the age of mass-media. The second article is as much about what my mother didn't teach me, as about what she DID teach me, a powerful perspective between mothers and daughters. An interesting article about anarachism and punk concepts lies in a movie review of X-Men 3. The centerfold is a very nice splash about May 1st:A day without an immigrant, followed by powerful commentary about American revers culture shock. Stories to live by, and a request for more material follow and conclued this great little zine. Only a buck, and worth much more.
Boy Trouble is a queer Comic collaberative comic, it showcases a lot of great talent and it's highly reccomended reading. Issues reviewed: #1
Wonderful series of short stories leaned toward the gay male community. From the heart touching to the heart rending, Boy Trouble makes you laugh, feel and cry. "Mikeys Tips for Beginning Queer Boys" is my favorite from this collection. $2.00
Christian*New Age Quarterly, a bridge supporting dialogue. This publication seeks to bridge the gap between the Christian community and the New Age community with well-written, insightful articles appealing to both genres. Specific issues reviewed:Vol 17 No 1, Vol 17 No 2, Vol 17 No 3, Vol 17 No 4Domestic Subscriptions are 12.50:
Foreign Subscriptions are 18.50:
Christian*New Age Quarterly, A Bridge Supporting Dialogue, Vol 17, No 1, Jan/March 2005
From its’ lead article, Jesus as Rorschach, you see immediately that Robert Arias is not some spaced-out hack, that his words speak loudly, in an effort to enlighten and inform the viewer, not cram incessant babbling down their throats. This is typical of the entire work. I have to admit, initially I was skeptical. Being a practicing Pagan, I have found a lot of anti-new age sentiment in the Christian community, but after a healthy dose of this zine, these are the kind of Christians I want to be inviting to my Yule feast. With a healthy table of contents featuring book reviews, letters, back issues and even its’ own advertising, C*NAQ is a very enjoyable read. The larger (1/2 legal) format works well for the publication, and its’ cream paper is easier on these old eyes than the harsh white is. Professionally laid out, easy on the eyes, this is a great publication. ½ legal, 16 pages. Single issues 3.50, subscription 12.50
Vol 17, No 1, Jan/March 2005 3.50Christian*New Age Quarterly, A Bridge Supporting Dialogue, Vol 17, No 2, April/June 2005
This issue’s lead article, also by Robert Arias, “Distinguishing Faith from Belief” is another strong plank in the already solid foundation of this periodical. Of particular interest to me was a short piece of fiction by Robert Price, “A Tale of Saint Iodasaph: Temptations Must Come”, as well as a short blurb on the history of The Saint. Letters, back issues, and book reviews make up a good core of this consistent, bridge-building work. As usual, my favorite article is, “A Pensive Pause” which encourages us to discover the concept of Joy in our lives. Great issue, as usual. ½ legal, 16 pages, Single Issues 3.50, subscription 12.50
Vol 17, No 2, April/June 2005 3.50Christian*New Age Quarterly, A Bridge Supporting Dialogue, Vol 17, No 3, July/September 2005
Catherine Groves leads the cover article, announcing their new News Age Views book reviewer. After that the reader is launced drirectly into “On Earth as in Heaven: A Meditation on Gravitation” By Robert Arias. Fascinating reading, this article alone is worth time and contemplation. Letters, Another tale of Saint Iodasaph, Book Reviews, and A Pensive Pause are all excellent contributions to this publication. Of note, I much preferred how in this issue, all of the publication’s information was on the inside cover – makes it easy to find for me as the reader and reviewer. Good stuff and some definite food for thought. ½ legal, 16 pages, Single Issues 3.50, Subscription 12.50
Vol 17, No 3, July/Sept 2005 3.50Christian*New Age Quarterly, A Bridge Supporting Dialogue, Vol 17, No 4, October 2005 / July 2006
“Ease on Down the Road”, Catherine’s Lead article is an apology for the tardiness of the publication. Honestly, I would not have noticed. C&NAQ is the kind of publication you’re willing to wait for, so don’t beat yourself up over it. Joanne Winetzki’s reviews follow, another story from Robert Price in his “A Tale of Saint Iodasaph” series. Letters, A Pensive Pause, and Remembering Jake, a deep piece that is supremely powerful. Good, consistent writing, keep it up. ½ legal, 16 pages, Single issues 3.50, Subscription 12.50
Vol 17, No 4, oct 2005 / July 2006 3.50
(The) Cia Makes Sicence Fiction Unexciting - In depth articles explaining a number of different events in history from the non-standard news media perspective. Issues reviewed:#1(The) Cia makes Science Fiction Unexciting - #1
A Detailed, in-depth zine which critically examines the political and sociological rammifications of the King shooting, this small (1/4) zine really gives you a lot of bang for you dollar. From its' humble introduction, with commentary about how it's attempting to sound objective without sounding like a conspiracy, to its' meaty interior with definitions of terms such as, 'Cointelpro', it only goes in deeper with a brief biography of James Earl Ray. Discussion of "Raol" a shady character never fully actualized by the mass media, as well as 'official' reports from the Police attempt to give us a well rounded picture of the Assassination without actually creating mindless media. Great reading, highly reccomended. 22 pages, $1.00 on newsprint, from www.microcosmpublishing.com
Cold Hands Dead Heart, a personal artzine by Mike Twohig. Ongoing personal art documentary zine. Issues reviewed: #18, #19 and All Skewed UpCold Hands Dead heart #18 is kind of like a cross between great art, a perzine and a travelogue all at once. In this issue, Mike takes us from some deep punk bands on a romp with some political satire, and then an injury to his non-drawing (!) arm! Several political cartoons follow, in Twohig's detailed, almost surrealistic style. Drawings of hangovers, police, and an interesting story about how the paperboy really works follow. Smaller images of his poster work, and a very cool cat drawing conclude the work. Great stuff, 1/4 sized and a mere two bucks! Get 'm while they last!
Cold Hands Dead Heart #19 is a very heavily illustraited issue, with lots of drawings about Mike's life. Of particular interest is an illustraitive narrative dealing with a potential flood! Cool stuff. "Bush's ManDate" is very funny, surrounded by more surreal, dahli-esque work. Nice discussion on the band Gaybot, more cartoons featuring Bush with Michael Moore, and many more illustraitons. Really great read with lots of killer art. $2.00 quarter sized
Defector
Billed as, "Free Portalnd Anarcho-Punk DIY Newsletter" Defector is a compliation of a lot of different things, having a common theme of the freedom of anarchy and the opression of the capatalist system. Issues reviewed: #17 (March 2006)Defector #17:
Defector 17, Full sized, 8.5 x 11, B&W. This was my first issue to review and I have to say it was a real pleasure. Full of graphical images and thought provoking words, this zine is an excellent tribute to independant media and anarchism as a whole. From photographs of overflowing toilets to thought-provoking articles on the Fbi's, "Green Scare" this 'zine runs the gaumut. Articles on Anarchists in trouble run abound and questioning who *actually* bombed the Samarra Mosque cause me to think that these are just not mindless teenagers who are out to play, 'shock value' to anyone who picks up the book. An interesting Article mid-way entitled, "Lying to be Outlawed in Future" really makes one think about the potential Orwellian nature that our legal system is being leaned toward. Lots of URL's to make one think really help the reader to stretch beyond the bounds of the printed zine and let people make conscious choices for themselves. I know I'll consciously choose to pick up #18 when I can find it. Free
Diamond in the Rough
Diamond in the Rough is a Perzine, written by Caroline Tigeress. Initially dealing with her Gastric Bypass, she has branched into various other eating, and non-eating issues. The following issues have been reviewed: #1
Diamond in the Rough #1
Personal Travelogue of a Gastric Bypass, text heavy no illustraitions. May have some triggering effects on readers who have eating disorders, and is heavy in the medical genre. Caroline talks a lot about food in realtion to the mainstream media and the specifics of the surgical process. 24 pgs, 1/2 sized $2.00 + postage. Click here for current stock
Diamond in the Rough #6
Diamond in the Rough #6
DITR#6 celebrates the one-year anniversary of its’ first publishing; this quirky little perzine has gone through many changes, from digest to ¼ and back. This issue is the thickest of all its’ incarnations, a whopping 40 pages for two bucks. Far less text heavy than in previous incarnations, this issue displays the more creative and artistic side of its’ author. Still with interesting insights regarding compulsive eating, Ditr #6 carries us along at breakneck speed. Heavily interspersed with poetry, clip ins with lots of handwriting, this issue seems to be a bit more cohesive than previous episodes. Heavy ranting against the mass media seems to be a consistent theme as does quirky bits of anti-advertisement propaganda. Later into the issue we see deep delving into personal psychology, what makes the author who she is, and in her mind, why she is who she is. Wedding dress designs, a trip to the hospital, and some real physical evidence of how loosing over a hundred pounds affects your daily life. Toward the end a couple of character bios for an upcoming novel, and an amusing article about the things that people keep of their children round out the issue. New to this is the, “Lil Witch” comic strip, which I’m hoping will appear more often. A steal at two bucks. Click here for the etsy site
Doc Paradox, By Paul Allen
Doc paradox is a colorful romp in the time-travelling genre, with a variety of sci-fi nods and an interesting cast. Issues reviewed:#1
Doc Paradox #1 is a colorful, bright romp into the Doc Paradox universe. We are introduced to the main character, Doc who is being rescued by his psychologist (we should all be so lucky!), as he has been in hibernation for over a decade. Together, they attempt to escape with the assitance of other iterations of Doc. It's an interesting read, with some really great artwork and good panel structure. It borrows heavily from concepts of Doctor Who, but also has a lot of fresh concepts to the time-travel genre. #1 is comic sized, in colour, 24 pages with glossy covers. $3.00 from Fan-atic Press.
