PUBLIC COLLECTORS

Psychotronic, issue 9, Spring 1991, published by Michael J. Weldon.

Psychotronic Video, issue 2, Spring 1989, published by Michael J. Weldon.

Psychotronic, issue 7, Fall 1990, published by Michael J. Weldon.

Psychotronic, issue 10, Summer 1991, published by Michael J. Weldon.

With the arrival of a fresh shipment of archival storage boxes, I’m trying to deal with filing old ‘zines and subcultural printed stuff again. Here’s Psychotronic Video, issue 4, Winter 1990, published by Michael J. Weldon.

A sample 2-page spread from 17 Indian Books, a beautiful little photo ‘zine by longtime friend and tireless photographer Oscar Arriola. This was published by Fotoflow Press in 2010 and consists of color reproductions of book covers spotted at the library where Oscar works. Be sure to also check out the over 12,000 photos on his amazing Flickr page: Fotoflow

A sample 2-page spread from 17 Indian Books, a beautiful little photo ‘zine  by longtime friend and tireless photographer Oscar Arriola. This was published by Fotoflow Press in 2010 and consists of color reproductions of book covers spotted at the library where Oscar works. Be sure to also check out the over 12,000 photos on his amazing Flickr page: Fotoflow

One of my favorite things I picked up at the recent Chicago ‘Zine Fest was this new publication given to me by talented pal Max Morris. The cover is wonderfully silkscreened with metallic ink. When I asked Max if the title Man in the Trees was inspired by the song by the great band Die Kreuzen, he gave the answer I was hoping for: Yes!

Born Against from Drastic Solutions No. 6, 1991, Toronto Ontario, Canada. Published by Paul Abrash. Public Collectors recently received a very generous gift of sixty old, mostly photocopied ‘zines from the collection of Dale Johnson of Bacon in the Beans ‘zine. Dale was (and still is) part of this world in the late 1980s and early 90s when I was also doing an underground music/culture ‘zine called Primary Concern. His donation fills some nice gaps in my own collection from this period. You can find Bacon in the Beans at: PO Box 4912, Thousand Oaks, CA 91359. Send Dale something great!

Drastic Solutions No. 6, 1991, Toronto Ontario, Canada. Published by Paul Abrash. This interesting issue has an anti-smoking focus. Public Collectors recently received a very generous gift of sixty old, mostly photocopied ‘zines from the collection of Dale Johnson of Bacon in the Beans ‘zine. Dale was (and still is) part of this world in the late 1980s and early 90s when I was also doing an underground music/culture ‘zine called Primary Concern. His donation fills some nice gaps in my own collection from this period. You can find Bacon in the Beans at: PO Box 4912, Thousand Oaks, CA 91359. Send Dale something great!

This Zine Sucks #7, 1987, Trenton, New Jersey. Published by Bob Conrad. Public Collectors recently received a very generous gift of sixty old, mostly photocopied ‘zines from the collection of Dale Johnson of Bacon in the Beans ‘zine. Dale was (and still is) part of this world in the late 1980s and early 90s when I was also doing an underground music/culture ‘zine called Primary Concern. His donation fills some nice gaps in my own collection from this period. You can find Bacon in the Beans at: PO Box 4912, Thousand Oaks, CA 91359. Send Dale something great!

Ignorance and Apathy, Spring 1988. Published by Steve Mar, Sacramento, CA. Public Collectors recently received a very generous gift of sixty old, mostly photocopied ‘zines from the collection of Dale Johnson of Bacon in the Beans ‘zine. Dale was (and still is) part of this world in the late 1980s and early 90s when I was also doing an underground music/culture ‘zine called Primary Concern. His donation fills some nice gaps in my own collection from this period. You can find Bacon in the Beans at: PO Box 4912, Thousand Oaks, CA 91359. Send Dale something great!

Arche-Type Morality No. 12, 1986, West Hill, Denver, Colorado. Back cover art by Fish. Public Collectors recently received a very generous gift of sixty old, mostly photocopied ‘zines from the collection of Dale Johnson of Bacon in the Beans ‘zine. Dale was (and still is) part of this world in the late 1980s and early 90s when I was also doing an underground music/culture ‘zine called Primary Concern. His donation fills some nice gaps in my own collection from this period. You can find Bacon in the Beans at: PO Box 4912, Thousand Oaks, CA 91359. Send Dale something great!

Arche-Type Morality No. 12, 1986, West Hill, Denver, Colorado. Public Collectors recently received a very generous gift of sixty old, mostly photocopied ‘zines from the collection of Dale Johnson of Bacon in the Beans ‘zine. Dale was (and still is) part of this world in the late 1980s and early 90s when I was also doing an underground music/culture ‘zine called Primary Concern. His donation fills some nice gaps in my own collection from this period. You can find Bacon in the Beans at: PO Box 4912, Thousand Oaks, CA 91359. Send Dale something great!

It’s Cold in Here #1, undated (circa 1988), West Hill, Ont., Canada. Published by Dave. Public Collectors recently received a very generous gift of sixty old, mostly photocopied ‘zines from the collection of Dale Johnson of Bacon in the Beans ‘zine. Dale was (and still is) part of this world in the late 1980s and early 90s when I was also doing an underground music/culture ‘zine called Primary Concern. His donation fills some nice gaps in my own collection from this period. You can find Bacon in the Beans at: PO Box 4912, Thousand Oaks, CA 91359.