The Antennas Man

A poetic and nostalgic tale of childhood wonder, The Antenna Man explores the unspoken emotions and quiet fascination that shape identity and memory.

Some memories never leave us. Some remain clear, others blur like dreams. For one boy, the visits of Mr. Sala—the man who fixes the family’s broken TV antenna—are etched deep in his mind. But what he sees in Mr. Sala is something his brother doesn’t.

Mysterious, larger than life, and almost magical, the antennas man becomes more than just a repairman—he is a figure of fascination, a symbol of wonder, a hero in the boy’s imagination. As reality and fantasy intertwine, the boy’s silent admiration grows, but the unspoken question lingers: why does he feel this way when no one else seems to? The story does not explicitly define or label the boy’s emotions, but this is precisely what makes it so powerful. It mirrors the way many people experience their first inklings of same-gender attraction—through a quiet sense of wonder, admiration, and the feeling of seeing something special that others don’t seem to notice.

A poetic and beautifully illustrated story about childhood, identity, and the delicate moment when we begin to understand ourselves, The Antenna Man invites readers into a world where emotions are felt before they can be named.