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FAKE FANS is a deep dive into the world of bootleg Pokémon cards—those strange, offbeat, and often hilariously mistranslated relics that live on the fringes of collecting culture. Through personal anecdotes and a fascination with the quirks of the printing process, the fanzine explores how these unofficial cards, from glow-in-the-dark surprises to factory-floor myths, have their own unique charm and history. Stuck within the pages are actual bootleg stickers, turning the zine into a tactile collection that blurs the line between research and obsession.

FAKE FANS, 2024

Printed in green and bubblegum pink risograph, on Context Ivory 120gsm, with a holographic cover and stickers through. Edition of 102. 

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