Genetic Disorder, #18.

I'll be damned if Genetic Disorder hasn't become somewhat of a San Diego institution--which, as counter intuitive as that might sound, is actually quite a good thing. (It's better than being institutionalized, I suppose.) This edition of the infrequently published 'zine has what makes Genetic Disorder one of the most consistently great ones out there: killer writing focused on locally oriented content that has wider appeal. Like what, you ask? It's got stories of true crime (from San Diego police reports) illustrated by various guest artists (and some of which have to be read to be believed), more of the "Loser's Guide to San Diego" featuring an article about that racially themed breakfast restaurant, Sambo's, interviews with a former mayor and former congressman, a story about where your sewage goes, an interview with teenage new wave sensations the Atoms, an article on RKL, record and 'zine reviews, and much more. Larry's really moving up in the world; he's no longer a homeless bum, and the mag's got a color cover and comes with a TVH (ex-Crime!) CD that I'm gonna review in the Notes section this month. He's probably going to be driving a Ferrari next month. Send $3 of your hard earned cash: PO Box 15237, San Diego, CA, 92175