Fuknoath 21

Issue 21 of Fuknoath finds the zine riding a chaotic high through Australian and Japanese skate culture, laced with sharp photography, dry humor, and the return of some familiar names. The cover features Josh Pall executing a stylish shuvit noseslide shot by Andrew Peters, while inside Dennis Durrant gets down with a textbook crooked grind captured by Wade McLaughlin.

The issue opens with a visual blast in “Dudelers” by Nik Stipanovic and continues the zine’s tradition of irreverent profiling with “Top 3’s” from Mike Lawry. Then comes “Debbie Dives Deep”, signaling the triumphant return of Debbie Paltos to the page—a zine favorite with likely no filter intact.

“Job Stoppers” puts Gareth Stehr under the magnifying glass, while “Mappy as Liam Neeson” offers up Andrew Mapstone in full theatrical absurdity, possibly parodying his tireless tour-hammering persona. Josh Pall gets a dedicated section titled “UnAustralian”, which probably means he's too good, too stylish, or just doesn’t drink enough beer.

“ReHooniun” with Bleach sounds like a nod to Aussie skate nostalgia, followed by Jay Runciman in “Again”, a likely comeback piece, and Zacc Connell going spiritual (or just wrecked) in “Downward Dog”. The “Pictorial” section compiles all the stray gems that barely dodged the editor’s delete pile.

Rounding it out, Dave Quirk gets the “Comin’ Up” spotlight—rare for a stand-up comedian but fitting for a skater who’s stayed true. Finally, “The Truth” is handed to Bryce Golder, who probably lays it down raw.

Editor Andrew Peters' intro acknowledges the flood of high-quality photo submissions, and while many couldn’t be printed, the tone is one of gratitude and guilt. The issue balances community dedication with blunt honesty—pure Fuknoath.

As ever, it’s a zine for skaters, by skaters—part personal letter, part visual slam, and always a documentation of Australia’s thriving undercurrent.