A Fanzine Is Born
- Mar 24
- 1 min read
From Google:
A fanzine (short for “fan magazine”) is a non-professional, self-published booklet produced by enthusiasts for others who share a specific interest. Originating from science fiction fan communities in the 1930s–40s, they feature DIY content—like articles, fiction, and art—and are usually photocopied in small print runs.
Well…
Today, March 22, 2026, my fanzine Letters From Miami was born.
It’s not a finished product yet, but I’ve completed the drawings for the first two pages, and I can already see that finishing the rest won’t be difficult. I was worried about my drawing skills, given that I haven’t drawn in years, but it seems to work like driving or riding a bike—once you’ve done it enough, it comes back naturally.
The idea came to me after seeing fanzines in Buenos Aires with my friend José Manuel. We talked about creating one together, but when I returned to Miami, I felt something was missing. Miami deserves its own fanzine—something underground and artsy that represents another side of the city, one that highlights places we might take for granted but that are actually full of charm.
The first issue is about Dogma, a fast food restaurant near my apartment. I don’t go often because it’s fast food, but when I do, it never disappoints. I like it because it’s dog-friendly—and it was dog-friendly before that became the norm. It’s casual, and you can build yourself a full meal for around $20, drink included.
There aren’t many places in Miami that keep things this simple.
The goal of this project is to make Miami less fancy and more fanzine.
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