"NO, WHERE ARE YOU REALLY (REALLY) FROM?" — A POWERFUL NEW BOOK CENTERING IDENTITY AND COMMUNITY

Photographer, storyteller, punk rocker, and creative force Shutterhappyjose aka Joe Calixto has officially released his latest project: a thought-provoking book titled "NO, WHERE ARE YOU REALLY (REALLY) FROM?" The project is available now via http://nwayrrfbook.bigcartel.com and is already resonating deeply with readers across social media and beyond.

The title itself — a question that many BIPOC, immigrant, and marginalized individuals have been asked far too often — sets the tone for what’s inside: a raw, unfiltered look at identity, belonging, and the constant negotiation of self in spaces that don’t always understand or welcome difference.

While full details of the content are still under wraps, it’s clear this is a deeply personal and culturally significant piece of work. The red-and-yellow visual motif is loud, defiant, and impossible to ignore — much like the conversations this book is meant to spark.

In a heartfelt call to action on Instagram, Shutterhappyjose asked his followers to help spread the word, writing:

“Then if you're down to help me out, please share the second slide. I know some of y'all got that good good IG reach. Big love and biggest thanks fam!”

This project isn’t just a book — it’s a statement. A zine-style piece rooted in lived experience and a demand to be heard. And it’s gaining momentum, with early supporters already buying copies, sharing the link, and showing love in the comments.

In a media landscape often dominated by surface-level representation and diluted narratives, “NO, WHERE ARE YOU REALLY (REALLY) FROM?” feels like a necessary disruption. It’s unapologetic. It’s vulnerable. It’s real.

Support independent creators. Support honest storytelling. And most of all, support people telling the kind of stories that mainstream platforms still struggle to embrace.

The book is available now at http://nwayrrfbook.bigcartel.com.

Get it. Read it. Pass it on.