Isn't Being a Man Supposed to Mean Something

"This poetry and photography collection focuses on the relationship between masculinity, violence, and transitioning. When I began transitioning I feared that becoming a man meant becoming everything everything I was afraid of. This collection explores my transition and connection with other trans people. Concluding that even if becoming a man is becoming “a monster” - I always have really loved vampires and werewolves."

About the maker: Parker is a disabled queer creative, currently focused on the disciplines poetry, photography, and illustration. His works explores queer masculinity, relationships, and the beauty in the macabre. 

Instagram: @johnstonpoetry

By Parker A.M. Johnston; May 2025; 215x279mm; 40 pages; Zine Shine 2025