a place for zinesters - writers and readers

August 2009 Blog Posts (92)

Grass Grows Faster than I Move Right Now...

For anyone waiting on something in the mail from me, I'm sorry it has taken far too long. I've been seriously ill for the last month and haven't been able to do much of anything. On the bright side I've nearly completed the first issue of my latest zine "The Tumultuous Times". And since it was supposed to be done a month ago, I decided everyone on my mailing list gets it for free! This does include people not on this forum, but if you're not on my mailing list and would like a free copy drop me… Continue

Added by W. Alan Fare on August 30, 2009 at 5:02pm — 3 Comments

crafty mini-zine

And since I am pretty happy right now, I signed up for the next Swapbot-swap of a "mini-zine of craftiness" by @TangleCrafts. I already have an idea and think I will start right now.

... Yes, I really think I'm on zines. ;-)

Added by Melas on August 30, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments

"Friendship Day"

I am working at my first zine ever for the Swapbot-"Mini-Zine"-Swap and having a real good time; it is called "Friendship Day" and ready so far, and tomorrow I'm going to copy and bind it.
I am really proud of it: nothing fancy, but I am noob and it's my first one ever, so ...!

Now I am wondering how to bind it. Stapling I thought, but my stapler is a small one, and it does not reach the middle of the zine where the brackets would belong.
So what now? Sewing?

Added by Melas on August 30, 2009 at 8:30am — 4 Comments

FF Zine in Missy Magazine!

This is a feature article written about Fallopian Falafel and the Riot Grrrl scene in Jerusalem in the latest issue of Missy Magazine (from Germany).

And ja, das ist mich in the photo :-)…

Continue

Added by Fallopian Falafel on August 29, 2009 at 10:30pm — 1 Comment

New zines in the Click Clack Distro catalog.

Some of the recent updates to the Click Clack Distro catalog!

Allergies: How To Deal - A well put together zine by Ali of Best Available Productions documenting alternative methods of dealing with allergy problems. She first explains what it may be like during a trip to an allergist if you have the means to visit one. Also included is a list of drugs she has tried and what effects they… Continue

Added by NicoleIntrovert on August 29, 2009 at 1:38pm — No Comments

Website!

Finally, I got a website set up! It doesn't have anything on it though. D: I'll try to work on it more tonight. Bookmark me and check for updates!
http://sophiebottletree.webs.com/

Added by Sophie Bee! on August 29, 2009 at 11:39am — No Comments

3 New Zines

I have three new zines ready!

You can see details and / or buy with paypal at rebelgrrlzine.co.uk or contact me on here if you are interested in trading, or just send trades (for similar) to me at

Pippa

PO Box 4663

Sheffield

S1 9FN

United Kingdom.

Basically, the three zines are:

Rebel Grrl Zine: The Survive Issue

This is a feminist zine aimed at survivors of sexual abuse… Continue

Added by incurable hippie on August 29, 2009 at 9:30am — 2 Comments

about me

[Ah-ha! The moment has come for me to post something on my page, finally! I have been a big utilizer of to-do lists in the past and I recently made like, the ultimate whopper of a to-do list with sub-sections that included a whole section on "Networking". So, this little blog entry baby here earns me a slash through something on the list! Ah, sweet satisfaction...]

A bit about me and what I've done :)

My biggest project right now is a zine called Jesus Christ Super Zine.… Continue

Added by Ariel Birks on August 28, 2009 at 8:05pm — 1 Comment

5 Most Embarrassing Moments

This week I worked on the Nicole J Georges swap-zine with the topic "5 Most Embarrassing Moments," and I learned how to spell the word EMBARRASS, a word seldom used. Very excited about the swap... she did one last Spring which got my fired from my job so I am hoping this year will have more promising results.

If you would like one I will accept trade or $1.…

Continue

Added by Rachel Lee Carman on August 28, 2009 at 5:00pm — No Comments

news on why there are currently no issues of COTL on sale

news on why there are currently no issues of COTL on sale

Eek, after going through about 5 [desktop] printers in 6 years, and printing hundreds upon hundreds of zines by myself, the new printer I'm borrowing (following the crash & burn of my ol' faithful Canon earlier in the week) may just have priced me out of doing colour-printing at-home &/or selling the zine at it's current cost (the zine has always sold for the price it costs to make it, 100%… Continue

Added by Colouring Outside The Lines on August 28, 2009 at 4:37pm — 1 Comment

QZAP:meta #2 is Finished!

QZAP:meta #2 is Finished!!!

It's done! It's out! And You want a copy!!! A queer zine about queer zines. This issue is great... just read an excerpt:

Whew!!! That's a lot, and it's only the middle of August. Onto the issue! We got a bunch of great submissions for this issue. Teknad has written a sweet little introduction to French and Francophone queer zines, Chris has a piece about queer zines from Minnesota, Sam Stoker writes about their… Continue

Added by QZAP on August 28, 2009 at 9:06am — 1 Comment

New gay,lesbian,bi,transgendered zine focses on diverse views & culture

NOwhere 2 Be Found, will focus on just that views & culture that are not often focused on by gay media or the gay community. heres a list of some of the subject matter that the magazine will focus on sci-fi,science fiction,horror,fantasy punk,metal,ska,oi!,street punk,death metal,noise, & other music Health,mental health,substance abuse issues, learning,emotional,physical difficulties. Personal stories, fiction, interviews, diy how-to,comics, art. The first issue will be out in January… Continue

Added by nowhere 2 be found on August 27, 2009 at 10:00pm — 2 Comments

E.T.M #2 now printed!

Sooo issue 2 has finally been printed! I'm currently moving house so might not respond too quickly over the next week, but message me if you want a copy :) As usual, Im already have plenty of ideas of stuff I'd like to write for issue three so once im all setted in to my new home i can get typing and scribbling again! :D

Issue # 2 includes:

* Writing about writing

* Addiction and a disintegrated friendship

* Transition and Relationships part 1

* How to Make… Continue

Added by Kira Swales on August 27, 2009 at 3:54pm — 4 Comments

NEW ART ZINE

I finished this back in July, and it has taken me this long to get around to posting it here.

The way that this zine was made:

First I did a very large very intricate drawing. Next I photocopied it. Next I cut up the photocopies to the size of the pages. Next I photocopied these pages, but what is cool is that I photocopied them onto the back of paper that was already used on one side. The side that we didn't want to see was folded in. Then I… Continue

Added by ladypajama on August 27, 2009 at 1:42pm — No Comments

this newly formed single celled protoplasm has beaten the patrol. wet foot dry foot. bird.

this newly formed single celled protoplasm has beaten the patrol. wet foot dry foot. bird. Continue

Added by jean-michel parka on August 27, 2009 at 12:48pm — No Comments

Hand Me Down Zines

As part of our (hopefully) ongoing series on zineing, our good friend Eric Bartholomew, who writes a zine called Junk Drawer, gave us a few words on why he does what he does. Check it out if you can: http://www.diatribemedia.com/?p=224

Added by Aaron Cynic on August 26, 2009 at 6:28pm — No Comments

"New" Zine Library Opening September 9th!

Hi there! I have been handed over the Welland Zine Library by Jen Pilles to move to Niagara College, my place of study, for students to take advantage of. I am right now in the process of updating and re-vamping the collection for the new school year (starting September 9th), and need your help!

I am especially lacking feminist, women's health, food, mental health and queer zines especially.

If you are interested in donating a copy of your zine, please message me or e-mail… Continue

Added by chantal on August 26, 2009 at 5:05pm — No Comments

some useful links

http://creatingminds.org/tools/tools_ideation.htm

http://www.ted.com/talks/tom_wujec_on_3_ways_the_brain_creates_meaning.html

Added by AvantAfro on August 26, 2009 at 2:09pm — No Comments

PHOTOSTAT -1918

i have taken inspairation from the oldschool for the PHOTO zine i make
its collaberative, and its about what the photographer wants to communicate.
quantity over quality ----

Added by AvantAfro on August 26, 2009 at 1:29pm — No Comments

THE PHYSICAL MEADOW -- By Mike

“The Meadow” has been written in a very extraordinary way. For example, there was never any intention to bring the story into manuscript format. It was only after my encounter with Elfreda that it became a reality and, between us, we prized the idea out of my head and onto a hard drive. Even when we began writing the story, there was never an outline laid out for the whole thing. Outlines were only prepared for each chapter as we took them step by step.

I remember Elfreda… Continue

Added by Mike O'Hare on August 26, 2009 at 11:17am — No Comments