Stapled and Xeroxed Paper #2

Stapled and Xeroxed Paper #2.

Zine: Stapled and Xeroxed Paper

Issue: 2

Created by: Spike Jonze

Format: 8 1/2" x 11"

Where: Torrance, CA

When: 1989

Even more impressive than the first issue. The cover sucks you in. This one is still photo heavy, but the layouts are far better and with a great editorial bent. More poesy, with an emotional centerfold text piece by yours truly. Go figure. 

Notes: Were there more than two issues of this? Who's got copies of Bend and Chariot of the Ninja?

Death Of Bruce Lee

Death of Bruce Lee.

Zine: Death of Bruce Lee
Issue: unknown
Created by: Matt Bennett
Where: Whitby, Ontario
When: 1990

"You have. I'll bet you've sold fucking tickets!" Another Matt Bennett creation that pushes all the right buttons. High contrast, highly interesting content. If anyone knows what Bennett is up to now, let me know. I'd love to get in touch with him.

Notes: I still have a photo, sent to me by Mark Lewman, from the same session and same banks  as the photo of Lew on the last page of this zine. 

Anarchist Monthly #2

Anarchist Monthly #2.

Zine: Anarchist Monthly
Issue: 2
Created by: Aaron Pfendler
Format: 8 1/2" x 11"
Where: Forestport, NY
When: 1988

Anarchist Monthly number two is packed with good stuff – an interview with Mark Lewman, comics/art and a fair amount of Pfendler prose. 

Notes: I love the zines from back in the day that had the receiver's address on the back page of the zine with stamp and postmark. Not only does it carbon copy the zine as far as age, but there's usually hand-scribbled notes to whoever is receiving the zine that postal workers would inevitably read. 

Loft #4

Loft #4.

Zine: Loft
Issue: 4
Created by: Club Homeboy
Format: 8 1/2" x 11"
Where: Torrance, CA
When: 1988

Another great issue of Loft from Jenkins, Jonze and Lewman. This one boasted a full-color supply section centerfold. I have two copies of this issue, though one is missing the centerfold, so I can only assume that I must have ordered something. 

Notes: Loft #4 showed up recently as a "reissue" printed on yellow paper on Amazon for $20 plus $9 shipping. Curious...

Loft #2

Loft #2.

Zine: Loft
Issue: 2
Created by: Club Homeboy
Format: 8 1/2" x 11"
Where: Torrance, CA
When: 1988

Loft was the official zine of Club Homeboy, what would now be called a "lifestyle brand" but back then was just another way to see what coolness the Freestylin' magazine master cluster of Andy Jenkins, Mark Lewman and Spike Jonze were up to. You paid your membership dues and you got a t-shirt, wrist wrap, stickers and a laminated membership card/security badge. For those who care (or don't), my member number was 342. You also got a copy of Loft in the mail every once in a while. 

Notes: "Loft" was the name of the zine from issue two forward. I don't remember what issue one was called, because I don't have it. I learned a new word from this issue – habiliments. What I'd give now for a "Factory" t-shirt for 8 bucks. Also, Jive Handles grips were available for $8.75, which was a steal.