Diaspora (~1997) is a travel perzine by a teenaged zine creator Karolyn roadtripping across the U.S. This excerpt describes a re-told account heard by Karolyn following the extra judicial demolition and forced eviction of of 537-539 East 5th Street. Available to read at the ABC No Rio zine library.
1997 Super 8 footage of New York City's illegal demolition of 537-539 East 5th Street. People's belongings and pets were still inside, as was resident Brad Will...who emerged atop the building as the wrecking claw began destruction.
Excerpts of the most recent issue of The Shadow (as of May 23rd, 2023) is the 63rd issue (Summer-Fall 2022) can be found here. Recent issues can be picked up in-person at MORUS; back issues dating back to coverage of the Tompkins Square Park riots can be found at the ABC No Rio zine library. The following are a front pages and excerpts from early issues.