Brainscan
Subtitle: Pre-existing conditions
By: Alex Wrekk
Series: Brainscan
Publisher: Alex Wrekk
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Portland, OR
Language: eng
Number of pages: 85
Subjects: Divorce; Love; Punk culture
Description: Brainscan 24, 25 (Pre-existing Conditions), and the epilogue to Pre-Existing Conditions are issued in one envelope. Number 24 is a collection of "some facts and stories.. that [Alex feels] like sharing," including vignettes about her family and relationships, fun facts such as how many states she has been to, and other trivia about Brainscan and other zines that Alex has created. This minizine is printed on glossy paper. Issue 25 tells the story of Alex's deteriorating relationship with her ex-husband and her renewed relationship with her old boyfriend through flashbacks and a series of journal entries. Topics discussed include counseling, emotionally abusive relationships, open relationships, and reconnecting with old lovers. The cover is made of layers of cardstock and printed acetate.
Notes: Cover title.

Comes with nos. 24 and 25.5, shelved together in one envelope.