Huck 64: The Journeys Issue
- Text by HUCK HQ
Life is a journey you have to navigate by yourself. There is no map, just interconnected perspectives, and where you end up matters less than the route you choose to take.
So join us as we uncover stories of incredible characters – from unsung heroes to legends of the future – leaving their mark on the world by doing exactly that.
Grab a copy now / Find your closest store here
Taxi Cab Dispatches
Ryan Weideman drove a New York City cab for more than 30 years. With one eye on the road and a camera in his hand, every passenger was a story, every trip a wild ride.
Nora Vasconcellos
After her parents lost the family home and her friends went off to college, skater Nora Vasconcellos headed west in chase of a dream: turning pro on her own terms. But now that she’s become the first female rider on Adidas Skateboarding, the 25-year-old believes it’s time the industry caught up with reality.
Rollin’ with the Punches
For over 40 years, a no-nonsense boxing club in London has been a hub of rebirth and redemption. But step back from the success stories and a different picture emerges: one giant family fighting for survival.
Baigalmaa Norjmaa, nomadic warrior
Adventurer Baigalmaa Norjmaa is making her way from Mongolia to London – on the back of a camel. All that stands in her way are the extreme conditions that few others can tolerate. But the 30-year-old is pressing on undeterred.
Maximum Effect
La Sape is a way of life, built on a simple set of values: dress sharp, act with integrity and inspire others. Today a new generation of Congolese – emigrants known as ‘milikiste’ – are spreading that movement across Europe.
Grab a copy now.
Rekombinando Project, wanderlust activism
Years after her father and friends made the trip of a lifetime, heading from Brazil to the US with just surfboards and a van, Antonia Wallig is reliving that journey. Only this time, the goal is to make a positive social impact along the way.
Sampa the Great, one-of-a-kind rapper
Born in Zambia, raised in Botswana and now living in Australia, Sampa Tembo developed a knack for spoken-word poetry at an early age. Now that she’s opened for the likes of Kendrick Lamar and Joey Bada$$, she’s readying her socially conscious rhymes for a debut album.
King Cook, vegan trailbazer
As a high-end chef slogging through 18-hour shifts, Bounsou Senathit was on the fast-track to burn out. Then he got stabbed on the streets of East London, inspiring a fresh start. Now, as King Cook, he’s leading a vegan revolution.
George Clinton
George Clinton’s career has been a musical odyssey. He altered the course of multiple genres, became one of the most sampled artists in history and mentored the likes of Prince, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Kendrick Lamar. Now he just has one thing left to do: keep that legacy alive.
Grab a copy now.
Maximón Monihan, DIY filmmaker
After his career as a pro-skater fell apart, Maximón Monihan had to reinvent himself as a DIY director who hustles to survive. Now, after taking a road-trip across the US with his best friend, he’s realised that true success is doing what you love, regardless of reward.
Everyday Native Voices
Documentary photography has the power to transport us around the world. But in an industry dominated by a small pool of perspectives, who tells these stories is just as important as the stories themselves. To reset that balance, photography platforms Native and Everyday Projects are illuminating stories that would otherwise go unseen.
Lawrence, the last true enigma in music
Fun? No thanks. The cut-throat record business? Love it. Painstaking perfectionism? If only. Welcome to the mysterious world of Lawrence: the pop star that fame forgot.
Baltimore Ceasefire, grassroots peacekeepers
Baltimore’s murder rate has reached an all-time high. Activist Erricka Bridgeford knows she can’t stop the killings, but through a fast-spreading movement built on compassion, she’s leading the city on a decades-long quest for change.
Grab a copy now.
Supaman, Native American rapper
After a difficult upbringing and a foray into petty crime, Christian Parrish Takes The Gun found himself – and his purpose – through hip hop. Now that he’s learned to combine music with activism, he’s determined to raise the voices of others.
Hedy Lamarr, movie star and inventor
Hedy Lamarr fled the nazis, made it in Hollywood and led a secret life as a pioneering inventor. A new film uncovers her almost unbelievable story.
Jérôme Sahyoun
Never staying in one place for long, Jérôme travels the world balancing his experience as a pro-surfer, fisherman and wild-boar hunter – part of a tireless strategy to squeeze the most out of life.
Plus much more!
Grab a copy now.
Order Huck 64 – The Journeys Issue in the Huck Shop or subscribe to make sure you never miss another issue.
Enjoyed this article? Like Huck on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.
Latest on Huck
This erotic zine dismantles LGBTQ+ respectability politics
Zine Scene — Created by Megan Wallace and Jack Rowe, PULP is a new print publication that embraces the diverse and messy, yet pleasurable multitudes that sex and desire can take.
Written by: Isaac Muk
As Tbilisi’s famed nightclubs reawaken, a murky future awaits
Spaces Between the Beats — Since Georgia’s ruling party suspended plans for EU accession, protests have continued in the capital, with nightclubs shutting in solidarity. Victor Swezey reported on their New Year’s Eve reopening, finding a mix of anxiety, catharsis and defiance.
Written by: Victor Swezey
Los Angeles is burning: Rick Castro on fleeing his home once again
Braver New World — In 2020, the photographer fled the Bobcat Fire in San Bernardino to his East Hollywood home, sparking the inspiration for an unsettling photo series. Now, while preparing for its exhibition, he has had to leave once again, returning to the mountains.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Ghais Guevara: “Rap is a pinnacle of our culture”
What Made Me — In our new series, we ask artists and rebels about the forces and experiences that have shaped who they are. First up, Philadelphian rap experimentalist Ghais Guevara.
Written by: Ghais Guevara
Gaza Biennale comes to London in ICA protest
Art and action — The global project, which presents the work of over 60 Palestinian artists, will be on view outside the art institution in protest of an exhibition funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies.
Written by: Cyna Mirzai
Ragnar Axelsson’s thawing vision of Arctic life
At the Edge of the World — For over four decades, the Icelandic photographer has been journeying to the tip of the earth and documenting its communities. A new exhibition dives into his archive.
Written by: Cyna Mirzai