My Rules Photozine Appraisal

My Rules Photozine

This is an original 1982 first printing of the influential hardcore punk publication 'My Rules Photozine,' created and self-published by photographer Glen E. Friedman. The item is a oversized zine format, approximately 10 by 12 inches, consisting of newsprint-grade interior pages with a slightly heavier stock cover. The aesthetic is defined by high-contrast black and white photography featuring iconic figures of the early 80s punk scene including Black Flag, Minor Threat, and Bad Brains. The prominent graphic layout features bright neon lime green (specifically Pantone 375-A as noted on the cover) accents for the title typography and the frame surrounding the central portrait of a punk vocalist. Notable condition markers include visible scuffing and minor creasing along the spine edge, shelf wear at the corners, and slight yellowing consistent with the age of acidic wood-pulp paper. There are no major tears or missing pages visible. The cover displays the original '$3.00' price mark and the tagline 'The One and Only Issue,' which authenticates it as a seminal piece of DIY music subculture history. The craftsmanship reflects the raw, low-budget aesthetic of the 1980s underground press while maintaining professional photographic composition.