Plastikcomb Magazine Issue #2

Plastikcomb Magazine (PCM) is a biannual alternative art magazine, that explores experimental editorial design based on featured artist’s work.

The founder, a self-taught artist/graphic designer Aaron Beebe, created his own magazine after being constantly rejected by publications and galleries. He was heavily influenced by RayGun and knew that the magazine’s editorial content would be framed in a chaotic, abstract style. Its main focus is featuring artists’ work, short stories, and thoughtful interviews.

PCM 1.0 was released in November 2020 and was designed by Beebe, along with Thomas Schostok, who lives 3,292 miles away in Essen, Germany. They produced the magazine solely through texts and emails. Their first issue was voted one of the top 10 self-published magazines in 2021 by Adobe and PAGE Magazine (Germany).

PCM 2.0 is perfect for all art and design communities, who crave certain aesthetically pleasing publications from the past!

— from In Perpetuum Publishing

I was never into collaging until I picked up this collage magazine — its messy, expressive design inspired me to experiment and push creative boundaries. It explores experimental editorial design based on featured artists' work. Even more inspiring is the story behind it: founder Aaron Beebe, a self-taught artist and graphic designer, created his own magazine after facing constant rejection from publications and galleries. It was a powerful reminder that anyone can build something of their own if they truly put their mind to it.

— Aqilah, CCKPL