This is Your World
There are a few specious historical claims herein, but factual accuracy is not always the point. The most important thing is the sprightly writing; Ms. Lee has a good deal of talent and an excellent sense of humor. Each issue orients around a theme. #1 is magic (look for very good pieces on Harry Houdini and dynamic duo Sigfried and Roy inside). #2 is “tribal,” meaning, body practices and religious rituals of indigenous cultures. The latter has a discomfiting tendency toward disrespect, but, overall, This is Your World is funny and smart. (MD)
Zine, Emma Lee, issues #1&2, $2/issue, 416 College Ave, Modesto CA 95350