Basic Paper Airplane
The Portland, Oregon zine Basic Paper Airplane was born in 2005. In the ensuing years, it has issued a series of issues varying by topic but united by the exquisite prose of its editor, Joshua James Amberson. Now, Basic Paper Airplane celebrates its run with a super sharp 20th anniversary edition, “Mailbag.” The issue, #16, features a cluster of writers contributing short essays springing from a few prompts, including 20 (age, stretch of time) and a postcard written to their clueless younger selves back in ’05. Abutting these pieces are essays by Amberson, mostly around on the topic of the mighty, embattled United States Postal Service—that wonderful engine of small publications everywhere.
Basic Paper Airplane is available in smart stores and through Amberson’s lovely distro, Antiquated Future. Buy it today, then buy a second copy tomorrow! Happen to be in the Pacific Northwest? Then, you’re in luck! On Saturday, December 6th, head over to Portland’s own Grover’s Curiosity Shop for a release event, featuring readings by some of the issue’s contributors and music from Ontembaar. Not in Portland? Check out Antiquated Future and snag a copy for your friendly mail carrier to bring, right to your door!
