Fictional popstars and their fans — in tales of love and dangerous obsession — inspired by 2010’s icons.

Inspired by 16 years of shooting some of the biggest names in the music world, witnessing the rise and fall of pop icons, and watching descents into madness as they experience the backlash of fandoms, Collins created two fictional music groups exclusively for this publication. Collins pulls themes of identity and mental health through this compellingly realistic but narrative fiction — the solo star and pop group featured might remind readers of BLACKPINK and NewJeans, Olivia Rodrigo and Selena Gomez, and Y2K popstars. The story follows a cinematic journey as the performers are seen through the eyes of their fans and stalkers, images of performances, rescues, and confrontations, interspersed with letters, conversations, and diary entries.

About The Author

Petra Collins is a multi-talented artist and director whose photography set the stylistic tone for much of the 2010s. Shooting since the age of 15, her work is fueled by self-discovery and a contemporary femininity which explore the complex intersection of life as a young woman online and off. Collins weaves through the worlds of art, fashion, film, and music. She is working on her first feature film.