For those of you who knew me in high school, you knew I was the one kid at Newport Harbor High that did a zine. Starting in 1995 (perhaps late 1994) with “This Zine Sucks” and continuing in 1996-1997 with three issues of “Phazer Blast,” my zine making career was short lived. in 1996 I got AOL and in 1997 I figured out how to go to web pages and so my interest in making a print zine was overrun by new found fascination with the internet that continues to this day.

Well a few years ago I archived my zines for the web, but with re-design after re-design they eventually made their way off of the page. After going through all the old Thrasher issues in my last post I decided I should re-upload MY ZINES. Because, I think we all can agree that are of equal historical importantce. (ha!)

It’s pretty funny looking back at all this stuff again in all it’s lo-rez jpg compression glory. Sorry if it’s hard to read, but if you don’t read it that’s less embarassment for me. So enjoy Ben’s Zines 1995-1997

This one’s for fans of skateboarding, art, and music. Thrasher has posted the first 12 issues of their magazine from 1981 online in high resolution JPG and PDF format. And not just highlights either, everything! Including the ads! Why Am I Yelling?! I guess I’m just excited. Link. (via BoingBoing)

I remember playing with these little Perler Beads when I was a kid at day care like it was yesterday. So seeing that they are still around, and that someone made these AWESOME coasters with them has been the highlight of my day (yes, that’s what my day has been like). I think I’m going to have to buy some and make my own. T&C Surf & Skate Coasters anyone? Link (via Craft)