BACKBONE Issue #1, 2021 The Uncelebrated Stories of Asian American Mothers & Daughters

Pary Chuong, Editor. Published by the Backbone Project, [Oakland, CA], 2021, first edition, first issue. Illustrated wraps, staple bound, 8.5" x 5.5", 63 pages, illustrated throughout with color drawings, collages, and photographs. NEAR FINE Condition: slight front edge creep (front page edges not flush) otherwise, tight, bright, clean and unmarked. Uncommon, none in OCLC collections worldwide.

"Backbone was inspired by a vision that calls on recognizing the complexities in the relationship between mothers and daughters, from 1st generation to 6th generation Asian American women. This zine shines light on the importance of speaking our truth by honoring our mothers to heal and move forward with love, forgiveness and compassion. With that vision, we sparked a collective of women who come from all walks of life. The uniquely written pieces, enchanting photographs and amazingly crafted artwork that are showcased in this zine, invite us to explore and to be curious about the diverse relationships we have with our care-takers, whether it be our mothers or grandmothers or sisters or friends." Pary Chuong