1986 — Where I go back to
This is a zine I wrote about 1986 Topps baseball cards. Well, that was the intention. It eventually delves into the time in my life that these cards made an impact, forcing me to think about why. That is (obviously) impacted by the implications of parents (and me and everyone I love) aging, and along with that, things naturally changing. It’s a love note. To the cards, my childhood, and to my father.
I’ve wanted to make a zine since I was a teenager obsessed with HeartattaCK, Punk Planet, and Anti-Matter. I think, though, I always had a bit of a feeling of, “why would anyone care what I think about anything?” and that held me back from creating one.
I don’t know that I necessarily feel like people should care about what I have to say now, but I’m confident that I’m being genuine, and this is not performative. I’m at a point now where I just want to express myself, regardless of the audience (or even despite possibly not having one at all).
Finishing this project felt therapeutic. I want to do more.
Seriously — if you have an idea for a zine and want to collaborate with me, reach out.