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January 2013 Blog Posts (44)

Value & Creative Integrity

On zines.

Added by Robin Yourgrave on January 31, 2013 at 8:54am — No Comments

The answer to, and winner (if any) for, our last contest question of:

Let's stick with the great music of the 60's for one more question. Fans of the Godfather of Soul, James Brown, know about his performance bit of giving his all, collapsing on stage, a helper bringing out a cape, placing it on his shoulders, and leading him off stage, where half way to the exit he breaks free, brushes the cape from his shoulders, runs back to the mike, and does more singing and show. It's perhaps… Continue

Added by Tom Hendricks on January 29, 2013 at 9:17am — No Comments

Stupid People

Stupid People It's about stupid people. And not being a stupid person.

Added by Robin Yourgrave on January 29, 2013 at 7:08am — No Comments

Older Eyes

On zines, moving onward, and moving upward.

Added by Robin Yourgrave on January 28, 2013 at 7:52am — No Comments

Face Up, Face Down

On superstition and being a helpless victim to them.

Added by Robin Yourgrave on January 27, 2013 at 11:04am — No Comments

LA ZINE WEEK EVENT : CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS! SELL YOUR ZINE!

We're looking for zinesters to join us during L.A. Zine Week at Space 15 Twenty!

Send an email to sara@freewayscollide.com if you want to be part of the sale!

Deadline is January 29th! So don't think about it too long! Waiting for your…

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Added by Sara Todd on January 26, 2013 at 6:10pm — No Comments

Remember When?

New additions to the Etsy shop! Check it out!

Added by Robin Yourgrave on January 24, 2013 at 8:19am — No Comments

Stranger Two Stranger Volume 4! Out now!!

Introducing Stranger Two Stranger Volume 4!!!

Volume 4 of my mini comic illustrating Craigslist's missed connections from the cities of Detroit, Chicago, New York and San Francisco is available now! This volume contains 14 stories and I consider it the best one to date.

Head over to…

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Added by stranger two stranger on January 23, 2013 at 10:30am — No Comments

Dean's Brother Could Get Married For Free!

Do the right thing and vote for them. You know you want to.

Added by Robin Yourgrave on January 23, 2013 at 7:28am — No Comments

Bunny Ears Distro, An Audio Zine Distro!

Bunny Ears Distro! Located at Bunnyears.bandcamp.com, this is my new project! I find zines I like, ask the people to record themselves reading the zine, and there ya go. Wanna listen to some zines? Now's your chance! Here, watch this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Z7PBtbouhY

If you think your zine kicks ass, let me know, and maybe you can be a part of this new sweet way of enjoying zines.

Added by Billy Da Bunny on January 23, 2013 at 12:51am — No Comments

Little Whisper Smoke Signs That You'll Never Get II

Little Whisper Smoke Signs That You'll Never Get 2

I've got a new zine out. The second issue of Little Whisper Smoke Signs That You'll Never Get. Again, it's full-colour and focuses more on images than text.…

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Added by Emma Jane Falconer on January 22, 2013 at 7:29am — No Comments

Golden envelopes of zines

I have some golden envelopes full of zines. They're not quite as good as a ticket to Willy Wonka's factory, but what is? You get three randomly picked issues of Fanzine Ynfytyn, printed on white paper rather than coloured,… Continue

Added by Emma Jane Falconer on January 22, 2013 at 6:55am — No Comments

Blog For Choice, 2013

Happy 40th of Roe v. Wade!

Added by Robin Yourgrave on January 22, 2013 at 6:27am — No Comments

10,000

Great White Appetite celebrates 10,000 page views!

Added by Robin Yourgrave on January 21, 2013 at 8:41am — No Comments

Lack of Photographic Evidence

Bad drivers in Portland. If you've ever lived here, you know what I'm talking about.

Added by Robin Yourgrave on January 20, 2013 at 11:42am — No Comments

Free Zine Grab Bags!

Hello! I am overwhelmed with how many zines I have collected over the years and I would like to share the wealth! If you're interested, please message me your mailing address and I can send you a package of zines, complete with fun stickers! I have a limited quantity available, so if you're interested please message me as soon as possible.

Added by Tina on January 19, 2013 at 6:32pm — 4 Comments

New Issue of Basic Paper Airplane!

Just finished a new issue of Basic Paper Airplane. The theme is "beginnings and turning points" and is a mix of personal essays/vignettes about where things changed or started and portrait essays about artists/genres/inventors that changed my world or the world in general. Namely:…