PFIQ

PFIQ is the abbreviation for Piercing Fans International Quarterly, the world's first Piercing magazine.

History

The first issue of the magazine was published by Jim Ward in 1977 and later under the aegis of Gauntlet ( U.S. Piercing jewelry maker, Jim Ward owner was ) published. In December 1998, had to file for bankruptcy Gauntlet and that was the end for the PFIQ.

The first editions of the PFIQ were black / white and only a few pages long. However, the magazine grew steadily and got only in the middle part and envelope ( with issue 15 ) Color and later. Greater extent in high-quality printing The publication was the most important medium in the field of body piercing of his time and had a decisive influence on the development of this area. With lots of pictures and also the article series " Pierce with a Pro" ( piercing with the pros ) it is a source, go back to the piercer today, many with their roots.

Content

In addition to pictures, interviews, and technical instructions and details about the operation of the Piercens ( Culturally, especially in early times from the area of the gay scene) short stories and artwork published in the magazine also. The book was financed with about ads and the first issues through a dating Supplement " Pin Pals ".

The PFIQ was and is because of its open display of genitals, genital piercing, and the instructions for piercing a controversial publication. In some countries, the issue was classified as " obscene" and confiscated in the mail.

PFIQ appeared only in English, but was sent around the world to subscriptions and international artists and personalities were presented ( eg 1978, the German Horst Heinrich route Bach).

Others

• In the year 1982, in a report of the PFIQ Intimpiercings Louie Rove, father of the future presidential advisor and chief of staff of the White House, Karl Rove, was presented. The penis of Louie Rove appeared here on the front page.