Best of Intentions: The Avow Anthology

by Keith Rosson

Keith Rosson's stories and art are gathered in this collection of issues 11–-16 and selections from issues 1-10 of his zine Avow. With topics such as punk-rock ideals, drinking, politics, and music, these essays are self-depricating and can be categorized as existentialism done punk-rock style.

Genres: Comics

288 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[David · Rating 2 out of 5]

punk meets Kerouac with a case of the blahs

[Aiden · Rating 2 out of 5]

A couple of good pieces. Really enjoyed the moments when Portland as a particular time/place was a big part of the story. Couldn't get into it, though, and didn't finish.

[jerx · Rating 3 out of 5]

i couldnt decide between 4 stars or 3. this zine is actually not too bad i enjoyed reading parts of it and everything but i also got bored at some parts and i also highly disagreed with some of the things he talked about [such as bassically insulting people who do graffiti].

its not bad if you like zines that get kind of depressing check it out.

[Ryan Mishap · Rating 4 out of 5]

A collection of Avow zines--and it is too bad we can't put zines up here--that tread the personal punk rock area with the prose of a friend, the passion of a committed punk, and the emotions of a guy trying to live a decent life in a fucked up world. Fantastic art, engaging personal stories, and more. Check itout, especially if you've never read a zine.