Pelekinesis has deep roots in the Southern California DIY art and music scene, with connections to music labels like Shrimper and the underground zine culture. Literary influences stretch back to experimental productions like Aspen Magazine and on up through Mondo 2000, with an eye on independent presses and small publishing houses. The Design of Books by Adrian Wilson and The Book by Douglas C. McMurtrie have been a constant source of inspiration, as have local bookstores and libraries. The presence of mass media imagery has been a great influence in many ways and the rise of technological developments that allow for high quality manufacturing on a small scale has provided the impetus for further exploration.