Adventures in Menstruating #4 by Chella and Sarah - 1/2 size - 24 pages
My friends Chella and Sarah visited me this winter, and I was super pumped that they brought me copies of their zine to distro. I mean, I was more pumped to actually see them, but still! - zines rock. Adventures in Menstruating is all about periods (who knew?) and the ridiculousness of it being taboo. Inside, you will find humorous stories about Chella and Sarah's marriage (or as they call it - “getting civilized”), Sarah's desire to make her period come earlier because of said event, Chella's witty deconstruction of tampon/napkin advertisements, and some of Sarah's poetry about feminine sprays and menstruating Barbies. There are also contributors' stories about changing one's attitude towards menstruating, a product review of an IUD, and a funny meeting with a senior on a bus. Chella and Sarah are always looking for contributors, so check this out! HideClick for more
My friends Chella and Sarah visited me this winter, and I was super pumped that they brought me copies of their zine to distro. I mean, I was more pumped to actually see them, but still! - zines rock. Adventures in Menstruating is all about periods (who knew?) and the ridiculousness of it being taboo. Inside, you will find humorous stories about Chella and Sarah's marriage (or as they call it - “getting civilized”), Sarah's desire to make her period come earlier because of said event, Chella's witty deconstruction of tampon/napkin advertisements, and some of Sarah's poetry about feminine sprays and menstruating Barbies. There are also contributors' stories about changing one's attitude towards menstruating, a product review of an IUD, and a funny meeting with a senior on a bus. Chella and Sarah are always looking for contributors, so check this out! HideClick for more
Adventures in Menstruating #6 by Chella and contributors - 1/2 size - 24 pages
Another fabulous installment of our favorite menstrual zine. Inside this issue, you will find Chella’s usual gigs update, comics and articles of personal period stories by contributors, product testing, and more. Humorous and informative, Adventures in Menstruating is one of those zines you absolutely can’t miss. It’s probably our best-selling zine, and for a very good reason – it’s freaking brilliant.
Another fabulous installment of our favorite menstrual zine. Inside this issue, you will find Chella’s usual gigs update, comics and articles of personal period stories by contributors, product testing, and more. Humorous and informative, Adventures in Menstruating is one of those zines you absolutely can’t miss. It’s probably our best-selling zine, and for a very good reason – it’s freaking brilliant.
All This is Mine #16 by Sugene – 1/4 size – 40 pages
This is the first zine of Sugene’s that I’ve carried, and I don’t know how I’ve managed to miss it for so long. Packed in a hand-stamped envelope are three zines – the main zine that has most of the content and a lovely color cover, a small full-color mail art zine, and a scavenger hunt zine that you can complete if you live in Portland. In the main zine, Sugene writes about three major events that happened in April, including the birth of her son (and all the medical complications she encountered), her 33rd birthday, and the passing of her father. She also includes a piece about whiteness, parenting, and Portland; how moving from a city with a lot of diversity to a city that is predominantly white has been difficult for her, and how she worries about her son, as a mixed-race kid, growing up in the area. There’s a lot more in this zine, and it’s so worth the read!HideClick for more
This is the first zine of Sugene’s that I’ve carried, and I don’t know how I’ve managed to miss it for so long. Packed in a hand-stamped envelope are three zines – the main zine that has most of the content and a lovely color cover, a small full-color mail art zine, and a scavenger hunt zine that you can complete if you live in Portland. In the main zine, Sugene writes about three major events that happened in April, including the birth of her son (and all the medical complications she encountered), her 33rd birthday, and the passing of her father. She also includes a piece about whiteness, parenting, and Portland; how moving from a city with a lot of diversity to a city that is predominantly white has been difficult for her, and how she worries about her son, as a mixed-race kid, growing up in the area. There’s a lot more in this zine, and it’s so worth the read!HideClick for more
Atlas of Childhood #1 by Celia and contributors - full size - 26 pages
In the intro, Celia (who makes the zine I Dreamed I Was Assertive) writes, “[The] journey into the past through books for children is what this zine is all about. Most of us have memories of books read, favorite characters, stories that stay with us into adulthood. These are our maps to childhood collected.” Wow, this zine is perfect for any bibliophile, and those of us who grew up loving and reading books. In this issue is personal stories about different books people read and enjoyed as children, "summer reading – then and now, children’s books in stamps (including pictures), an interview with Rita Smith who is the curator of the Baldwin Library of Historical Children’s Literature, and a ton of book reviews. HideClick for more
In the intro, Celia (who makes the zine I Dreamed I Was Assertive) writes, “[The] journey into the past through books for children is what this zine is all about. Most of us have memories of books read, favorite characters, stories that stay with us into adulthood. These are our maps to childhood collected.” Wow, this zine is perfect for any bibliophile, and those of us who grew up loving and reading books. In this issue is personal stories about different books people read and enjoyed as children, "summer reading – then and now, children’s books in stamps (including pictures), an interview with Rita Smith who is the curator of the Baldwin Library of Historical Children’s Literature, and a ton of book reviews. HideClick for more
Atlas of Childhood #2 by Celia and contributors - full size - 34 pages
This issue has more great stuff from Celia and friends. Inside this zine about children’s books, you will find an excerpt from “A Girl’s Life in Comics”, a piece about books with animal characters, comics and legible hand-written contributions, an essay titled “Secrets of Children’s Writer’s Revealed! Or, My Visit to the Kerlan Collection”, YA literature and Christopher Pike books, a piece titled “Everything I Ever Learned About Fashion I Learned From Children’s Books” (hell yeah!), and a bunch of great book reviews. I can’t wait for the next installment!
This issue has more great stuff from Celia and friends. Inside this zine about children’s books, you will find an excerpt from “A Girl’s Life in Comics”, a piece about books with animal characters, comics and legible hand-written contributions, an essay titled “Secrets of Children’s Writer’s Revealed! Or, My Visit to the Kerlan Collection”, YA literature and Christopher Pike books, a piece titled “Everything I Ever Learned About Fashion I Learned From Children’s Books” (hell yeah!), and a bunch of great book reviews. I can’t wait for the next installment!
Aubade #4: Virginia Stories by Katie - 1/4 size - 40 pages
Katie is moving out of Virginia, and this zine is a reflection of the places in Virginia that have impacted her life in some way. She revisits them now, and sees how much they have changed. One personal essay about spending time at Barnes and Noble as a teen, and looking at it now as an adult, really struck a chord with me. I'm sure we've all revisited places from our past, and experienced the nostalgia written about in this zine. This is a great read.
Katie is moving out of Virginia, and this zine is a reflection of the places in Virginia that have impacted her life in some way. She revisits them now, and sees how much they have changed. One personal essay about spending time at Barnes and Noble as a teen, and looking at it now as an adult, really struck a chord with me. I'm sure we've all revisited places from our past, and experienced the nostalgia written about in this zine. This is a great read.
Basic Paper Airplane #2 by Joshua - 1/2 size - 16 pages
I love Joshua's zines – they are very cut-and-pasty and his writing reads like he is talking directly to you. In this issue, which is laid out horizontally, he includes a list of his top favorite things as well as a list that details his perfect summer day. He also writes about visiting with his grandpa and finding a book about local history – this book includes information about his great great grandfather, which spawns writing about family. Then there's the account of his purchase of his first car and his reasoning behind that, reflections on the phrase “live free or die”, and an interview with Valerie Park.
I love Joshua's zines – they are very cut-and-pasty and his writing reads like he is talking directly to you. In this issue, which is laid out horizontally, he includes a list of his top favorite things as well as a list that details his perfect summer day. He also writes about visiting with his grandpa and finding a book about local history – this book includes information about his great great grandfather, which spawns writing about family. Then there's the account of his purchase of his first car and his reasoning behind that, reflections on the phrase “live free or die”, and an interview with Valerie Park.
Basic Paper Airplane #4 by Joshua - 1/2 size - 40 pages
As someone who loves old photographs and family history, I thought this zine was amazing. Joshua writes about his roots, and explores his ancestry through photographs and stories from his great aunt and grandfather. He also contemplates what binds us to our families, through thick and thin, and what “friends as family” means to him. The writing in here is fantastically good, and it actually made me really emotional – which, if you know me, is shocking. I thought about my own family, and my great aunt who I lost recently – and how much family history was lost with her, and the importance of documenting that history while you still can.HideClick for more
As someone who loves old photographs and family history, I thought this zine was amazing. Joshua writes about his roots, and explores his ancestry through photographs and stories from his great aunt and grandfather. He also contemplates what binds us to our families, through thick and thin, and what “friends as family” means to him. The writing in here is fantastically good, and it actually made me really emotional – which, if you know me, is shocking. I thought about my own family, and my great aunt who I lost recently – and how much family history was lost with her, and the importance of documenting that history while you still can.HideClick for more
Basic Paper Airplane #5 by Joshua - 1/2 size - 18 pages
From the introduction: “Maybe it came out of spending two and a half months in a car, traversing its expanse. But, however it came about, in the end it turns up the same – these thoughts about America, Americana, being American.” Joshua writes about traveling across the country, the people he stayed with, and the sights that he saw. His observations are related through prose, poems, black-and-white images, and even history lessons about the hula hoop in America and the first words people used when answering a telephone. As always, I love his writing style and layout, and the way he captures life like a photo album of words. HideClick for more
From the introduction: “Maybe it came out of spending two and a half months in a car, traversing its expanse. But, however it came about, in the end it turns up the same – these thoughts about America, Americana, being American.” Joshua writes about traveling across the country, the people he stayed with, and the sights that he saw. His observations are related through prose, poems, black-and-white images, and even history lessons about the hula hoop in America and the first words people used when answering a telephone. As always, I love his writing style and layout, and the way he captures life like a photo album of words. HideClick for more
Busking #1 by Celeste – 1/4 size – 28 pages
I had no idea what busking was until I read this zine. A busker is a street musician, and Celeste plays the accordion in Winnipeg for a living. This zine is part prose and part comic, with cute illustrations about the different people she encounters on the street. She also writes/draws about resolving conflicts with other buskers, which I thought was pretty interesting. And there’s a Doctor Who reference at the end that made me LOL. Overall, this zine offers a great view into a unique job, and I’m excited to be distributing it!
I had no idea what busking was until I read this zine. A busker is a street musician, and Celeste plays the accordion in Winnipeg for a living. This zine is part prose and part comic, with cute illustrations about the different people she encounters on the street. She also writes/draws about resolving conflicts with other buskers, which I thought was pretty interesting. And there’s a Doctor Who reference at the end that made me LOL. Overall, this zine offers a great view into a unique job, and I’m excited to be distributing it!
Brainscan #21 by Alex - 1/2 size - 44 pages
In the introduction, Alex writes: “I left my partner/husband of six years, and people keep asking me 'why?' J seems so nice and friendly, so talented and successful. Why would I leave? Why would I leave the life we had created, the home we owned, and the business we ran? It's complicated and it took me a long time to identify the problems that were so inherent in our relationship and even longer to get the strength to do anything about it.” This zine is about her revelation of being in an emotionally abusive relationship, how it changed her, and the steps she took to leave and regain control of her life. It's an empowering read, and important for others to read, especially if they have experienced or are experiencing a similar situation. There are details about the abuse, so please proceed with caution, as this could be triggering. Hide Click for more
In the introduction, Alex writes: “I left my partner/husband of six years, and people keep asking me 'why?' J seems so nice and friendly, so talented and successful. Why would I leave? Why would I leave the life we had created, the home we owned, and the business we ran? It's complicated and it took me a long time to identify the problems that were so inherent in our relationship and even longer to get the strength to do anything about it.” This zine is about her revelation of being in an emotionally abusive relationship, how it changed her, and the steps she took to leave and regain control of her life. It's an empowering read, and important for others to read, especially if they have experienced or are experiencing a similar situation. There are details about the abuse, so please proceed with caution, as this could be triggering. Hide Click for more
Brainscan #23 by Alex - 1/4 size - 40 pages
Alex writes about different travel excursions; road trips, touring with a band, and an interesting experience with a cruise ship waiter. She also writes a pretty funny and awkard story about meeting up with her ex-boyfriend and his wife, as well as other random tales. It's in typical black and white/cut and paste Brainscan fashion - definitely a favorite as far as layout. The content is great as well. Whenever I read this zine, I get nostalgic for the days when I first got into zines. Great stuff.
Alex writes about different travel excursions; road trips, touring with a band, and an interesting experience with a cruise ship waiter. She also writes a pretty funny and awkard story about meeting up with her ex-boyfriend and his wife, as well as other random tales. It's in typical black and white/cut and paste Brainscan fashion - definitely a favorite as far as layout. The content is great as well. Whenever I read this zine, I get nostalgic for the days when I first got into zines. Great stuff.
Brainscan #24 and #25 by Alex - 1/4 size and full size - 32 pages and 96 pages
When you order this zine, you will actually get THREE zines in a nice white envelope that has a Brainscan image stamped or silkscreened on it (I can never tell which is which). Brainscan 24 contains random facts about Alex; it answers questions people frequently ask her - an Alex FAQs, if you will. I thought it was really interesting, and it made me want to write a zine answering all the silly questions people ask me. Brainscan 25 is huge and has a really fantastic see-through and inked cover. The content in this one is very deep and personal, and has some of the best writing I've seen in the zine world. She goes back and forth between past and present, discussing the choices in life, finding yourself, standing up for yourself, and discovering who and what makes you happy. There is also a 16-page epilogue that ties everything up nicely. Check this one out - but it may be triggering, so proceed with caution. Hide Click for more
When you order this zine, you will actually get THREE zines in a nice white envelope that has a Brainscan image stamped or silkscreened on it (I can never tell which is which). Brainscan 24 contains random facts about Alex; it answers questions people frequently ask her - an Alex FAQs, if you will. I thought it was really interesting, and it made me want to write a zine answering all the silly questions people ask me. Brainscan 25 is huge and has a really fantastic see-through and inked cover. The content in this one is very deep and personal, and has some of the best writing I've seen in the zine world. She goes back and forth between past and present, discussing the choices in life, finding yourself, standing up for yourself, and discovering who and what makes you happy. There is also a 16-page epilogue that ties everything up nicely. Check this one out - but it may be triggering, so proceed with caution. Hide Click for more
Breakfast at Twilight #3 by Erica - 1/4 size - 30 pages
Erica’s zine is mostly about her experiences with her ADHD, from her difficulties in school and then work, to finally being diagnosed and getting the medication she needs. She also writes about what it was like taking Ritalin for the first time, how it changed her life, and the troubles she’s had in getting it continuously prescribed by doctors. Erica includes a list of recommended books on this topic as well. You will also find a piece in this zine about all the different jobs she’s had - including being hired as a professional stalker! I really liked Erica’s zine, and thought it was extremely open, well written, and potentially helpful to those going through something similar.Hide Click for more
Erica’s zine is mostly about her experiences with her ADHD, from her difficulties in school and then work, to finally being diagnosed and getting the medication she needs. She also writes about what it was like taking Ritalin for the first time, how it changed her life, and the troubles she’s had in getting it continuously prescribed by doctors. Erica includes a list of recommended books on this topic as well. You will also find a piece in this zine about all the different jobs she’s had - including being hired as a professional stalker! I really liked Erica’s zine, and thought it was extremely open, well written, and potentially helpful to those going through something similar.Hide Click for more
The Busy Knitter by Rachel – 1/4 size – 10 pages
This adorable little zine comes in a plastic sleeve and a knitted granny square accompanies each issue! There are five projects in here that are quick and perfect for someone with little free time (hence the zine’s title), and they all have illustrations with them. The projects included are: ribbed to-go cup sleeve, triangular neckerchief, a seed-stitch dishcloth, an accordion cowl, and a simple bow.
This adorable little zine comes in a plastic sleeve and a knitted granny square accompanies each issue! There are five projects in here that are quick and perfect for someone with little free time (hence the zine’s title), and they all have illustrations with them. The projects included are: ribbed to-go cup sleeve, triangular neckerchief, a seed-stitch dishcloth, an accordion cowl, and a simple bow.
Comics and Beer by Rory - 1/4 size - 26 pages
This zine has been around for a while, but I’ve never read it; when I received it for distro consideration, I was hoping the content inside was as awesome as the cover image – I was not disappointed. Rory has a very similar sense of humor to my own (witty, sarcastic), so I enjoyed her story telling. She writes about trying to quit watching television (and how it keeps sucking her in), a funny story about getting her wisdom teeth extracted at the dentist, and tips on how not to make friends in a new state. There’s also a mini zine inside (love that!) titled “Movies You May Not Have Seen, But Should!” and a sticker! I adore little surprises like that. Highly enjoyable read.
This zine has been around for a while, but I’ve never read it; when I received it for distro consideration, I was hoping the content inside was as awesome as the cover image – I was not disappointed. Rory has a very similar sense of humor to my own (witty, sarcastic), so I enjoyed her story telling. She writes about trying to quit watching television (and how it keeps sucking her in), a funny story about getting her wisdom teeth extracted at the dentist, and tips on how not to make friends in a new state. There’s also a mini zine inside (love that!) titled “Movies You May Not Have Seen, But Should!” and a sticker! I adore little surprises like that. Highly enjoyable read.
Culture Slut #20 by Amber - 1/4 size - 38 pages
There's so much jam-packed into this little zine, with lots of varying content, but it flows nicely – mostly because of the great layout. Amber writes about moving to a new city (Montreal) and her fear of exploring it for the first time, learning French and trying to/wanting to use it more, going to her first pride event, her childhood obsession with Twiggy Ramirez, the love of her divacup, losing a pet and finding a new one, and more.
There's so much jam-packed into this little zine, with lots of varying content, but it flows nicely – mostly because of the great layout. Amber writes about moving to a new city (Montreal) and her fear of exploring it for the first time, learning French and trying to/wanting to use it more, going to her first pride event, her childhood obsession with Twiggy Ramirez, the love of her divacup, losing a pet and finding a new one, and more.
Culture Slut #25 by Amber - 1/4 size - 30 pages
In this issue of Culture Slut, Amber writes about her alcoholism and sobriety, mental health and thoughts of suicide, and dealing with a breakup. She details her experiences with medical, psychological, and pharmaceutical research studies, which I found to be fascinating. I knew Amber did them, and I was always curious about that, so I’m glad she wrote about them here! The writing is this issue is some of her best. This zine deals with some heavy stuff, so please read with caution.
In this issue of Culture Slut, Amber writes about her alcoholism and sobriety, mental health and thoughts of suicide, and dealing with a breakup. She details her experiences with medical, psychological, and pharmaceutical research studies, which I found to be fascinating. I knew Amber did them, and I was always curious about that, so I’m glad she wrote about them here! The writing is this issue is some of her best. This zine deals with some heavy stuff, so please read with caution.
Current Resident #3 by Krissy - 1/4 size - 24 pages
Krissy describes her zine: “I started collecting photos of houses over ten years ago. I was inspired by the idea that people would take pictures of just the house with no one in the picture…many years later I started writing little fictions about the houses.” As someone who collects old photographs, athis zine was a great find for me. She includes a photos of old homes, and accompanies each photo with a fictional story of what may have happened in said house. A unique read, great writing, and very enjoyable.
Krissy describes her zine: “I started collecting photos of houses over ten years ago. I was inspired by the idea that people would take pictures of just the house with no one in the picture…many years later I started writing little fictions about the houses.” As someone who collects old photographs, athis zine was a great find for me. She includes a photos of old homes, and accompanies each photo with a fictional story of what may have happened in said house. A unique read, great writing, and very enjoyable.
Dig Deep #2 by Heather - 1/4 size - 38 pages
Issue two of Dig Deep is just as good as the first, and Heather’s zines are easily becoming my favorites. They kind of remind me of my own zine, in that there’s a lot of light-heartedness to it, as well as writing on serious issues. Dig Deep #2 is about her favorite t-shirt and the history behind it, a trip to Paris with one of her friends, how an incident of street harassment has affected her, and realizing her nervousness and fear holds her back from doing what she wants. Heather also includes lists of books she’s read, stuff she’s done since her last zine, and things she plans to do before the summer is over. The layout is easy-to-read and visually appealing – awesome!
Issue two of Dig Deep is just as good as the first, and Heather’s zines are easily becoming my favorites. They kind of remind me of my own zine, in that there’s a lot of light-heartedness to it, as well as writing on serious issues. Dig Deep #2 is about her favorite t-shirt and the history behind it, a trip to Paris with one of her friends, how an incident of street harassment has affected her, and realizing her nervousness and fear holds her back from doing what she wants. Heather also includes lists of books she’s read, stuff she’s done since her last zine, and things she plans to do before the summer is over. The layout is easy-to-read and visually appealing – awesome!
Dig Deep #3/Your Secretary #10 by Heather and Jami - 1/4 size - 46 pages
I was beyond excited to see that Heather did a split zine with Jami – and it was all about being librarians, which is my dream job. In Heather’s side, she writes about five random library stories, the idea of the library as a safe space, a list about things she’s found/been given/have talked about/have done in the library, and managing the library’s zine collection. In case you can’t tell, I’m a huge fan of Dig Deep and Heather’s writing. In Jami’s side, she writes about how she came to be a librarian (“Personally, I am not a cat fan, a fact that has sabotaged a few potential lesbian romances. I also am not a prodigious reader. I can read; I just don’t very often. You are probably wondering how I ended up in a profession whose brand, much to its own chagrin, is the book.”), different libraries she has known, working on archives and collections for the zoo library and historical society, and being a “web ambassador” for the current library she works at. I adored her sense of humor and honesty in this zine - an interesting, beautiful, and fantastically written work. Hide Click for more
I was beyond excited to see that Heather did a split zine with Jami – and it was all about being librarians, which is my dream job. In Heather’s side, she writes about five random library stories, the idea of the library as a safe space, a list about things she’s found/been given/have talked about/have done in the library, and managing the library’s zine collection. In case you can’t tell, I’m a huge fan of Dig Deep and Heather’s writing. In Jami’s side, she writes about how she came to be a librarian (“Personally, I am not a cat fan, a fact that has sabotaged a few potential lesbian romances. I also am not a prodigious reader. I can read; I just don’t very often. You are probably wondering how I ended up in a profession whose brand, much to its own chagrin, is the book.”), different libraries she has known, working on archives and collections for the zoo library and historical society, and being a “web ambassador” for the current library she works at. I adored her sense of humor and honesty in this zine - an interesting, beautiful, and fantastically written work. Hide Click for more
Dimanche #8 by Sabrina - 1/4 size - 38 pages
I found Sabrina’s zine to be refreshing and sweet – I’m also excited to be distroing a zine by a fellow New Jersey resident! In this issue, Sabrina’s writes a lot about food – specifically buying fresh/local produce, and why it’s important to her. She includes some recipes for corn, zucchini and peach dishes, as well as a recipe for pizzelles that belonged to her grandmother. I loved the piece titled South Jersey Pretzel Throwndown, since I’ve passed or eaten at the places she’s mentioned. She also writes about her favorite spots to buy macaroons, and includes a recipe to make them. Awesome!
I found Sabrina’s zine to be refreshing and sweet – I’m also excited to be distroing a zine by a fellow New Jersey resident! In this issue, Sabrina’s writes a lot about food – specifically buying fresh/local produce, and why it’s important to her. She includes some recipes for corn, zucchini and peach dishes, as well as a recipe for pizzelles that belonged to her grandmother. I loved the piece titled South Jersey Pretzel Throwndown, since I’ve passed or eaten at the places she’s mentioned. She also writes about her favorite spots to buy macaroons, and includes a recipe to make them. Awesome!
Dimanche #9 by Sabrina - 1/4 size - 38 pages
This issue of Dimanche has a mixture of typed and hand-written pages, and focuses on fall flavors/produce, including recipes for using different types of nuts. There are also writings about her vacation to Egypt, a travel itinerary, and the memorable food she ate there. Then she writes about her trip to Disney World, which I loved reading because I have this weird obsession with that place – it made me want to go back! Definitely check this out if you’re looking for some new recipes and/or you enjoy travel stories. Good stuff.
This issue of Dimanche has a mixture of typed and hand-written pages, and focuses on fall flavors/produce, including recipes for using different types of nuts. There are also writings about her vacation to Egypt, a travel itinerary, and the memorable food she ate there. Then she writes about her trip to Disney World, which I loved reading because I have this weird obsession with that place – it made me want to go back! Definitely check this out if you’re looking for some new recipes and/or you enjoy travel stories. Good stuff.
Driving Blind #4 by Erin H - 1/4 size - 54 pages
This is my zine, and it's my first issue in over three years. Inside this beast, you will find a brief introduction to my life, a "favorite things" list, musings about my town, my adventures in working (first-interview jitters! Scary bus rides! Ableist coworkers!), and a story written by my dad about the lives of New Jersey geese. It's very cut-and-paste, and I used images from an old science textbook.
This is my zine, and it's my first issue in over three years. Inside this beast, you will find a brief introduction to my life, a "favorite things" list, musings about my town, my adventures in working (first-interview jitters! Scary bus rides! Ableist coworkers!), and a story written by my dad about the lives of New Jersey geese. It's very cut-and-paste, and I used images from an old science textbook.
Femme a Barbe #2 by Jenna - 1/2 size - 26 pages
This is another fantastic collaboration zine about gender and facial hair. The writing in here is engaging, and laid out in a very artistic manner. Inside, you will find pieces about why some people choose to shave, the shaming that goes on and the pressure of society to be hairless, having pride in your facial hair, an article about facial hair and class/race, and much more. I liked this better than the first issue – check it out!
This is another fantastic collaboration zine about gender and facial hair. The writing in here is engaging, and laid out in a very artistic manner. Inside, you will find pieces about why some people choose to shave, the shaming that goes on and the pressure of society to be hairless, having pride in your facial hair, an article about facial hair and class/race, and much more. I liked this better than the first issue – check it out!
Figure 8 #4 by Krissy - 1/2 size - 34 pages
Krissy's zine is about fighting for fat rights and combating fatphobia. She includes an interview with a zinester who made a "fat map", and an interview with an individual who creates fat girl anime (awesome!). Also in this issue are tips on how to be a good ally and activist, the scary truth about the drug Alli, a piece about a couple who was deemed 'too fat to adopt', a piece about fat history, indie fashions, and much more. This zine is a very important read - pick it up!
Krissy's zine is about fighting for fat rights and combating fatphobia. She includes an interview with a zinester who made a "fat map", and an interview with an individual who creates fat girl anime (awesome!). Also in this issue are tips on how to be a good ally and activist, the scary truth about the drug Alli, a piece about a couple who was deemed 'too fat to adopt', a piece about fat history, indie fashions, and much more. This zine is a very important read - pick it up!