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August 2010 Blog Posts (86)

Fern Zine

Here it is, my zine about ferns! It covers the history, identification and care of ferns. More information can be found at:

http://vanessaberryworld.wordpress.com/2010/08/30/fern-zine/…

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Added by Vanessa Berry on August 31, 2010 at 4:41pm — 1 Comment

WMZ weekly art contest for fun

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

Legend says that the first Rin Tin Tin, died in the arms of one of the world's most celebrated Movie Stars, who lived across the street. Name that star.

Jean Harlow, who lived across the street on Club View Drive. The Dog Super Star was owned by Lee Duncan. By 1926 Rin Tin Tin was the world's biggest box office draw!

I had…

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Added by Tom Hendricks on August 31, 2010 at 10:19am — No Comments

Now available: Absent Cause #4 - Survival

Not a “reality” show, but the stories of real-life survivors in prose, poetry, artwork and photography.

Featuring contributions from:

Emily Henochowicz

Victoria Law

Andria Alefhi

Jaimie Hashey

Deirdre Sinnott

Noemi Martinez

Walaa Quisay

Alison Roh Park

redguard

and many… Continue

Added by redguard on August 30, 2010 at 7:30am — No Comments

NYC 9/11 - Say NO to racism & anti-Islamic bigotry!

Say NO to racism…

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Added by redguard on August 30, 2010 at 7:28am — No Comments

I Remember Redpaper

I was reading a fellow poster's blog on We Make Zines, and something about its tone made me remember the now long defunct website Redpaper (redpaper.com). It's been a few years since the site closed its cyber-doors, but from time to time I still find myself lamenting its passing; I miss the site, and I miss the people I once interacted with there.

Surely someone else on WMZ also used Redpaper when it was around. For those who've… Continue

Added by Paco on August 29, 2010 at 1:30pm — 2 Comments

New issue: Pieces #4: on lucid dreaming

Issue 4 of Pieces: on lucid dreaming is now available!

This issue is a little different from past issues in that it is not a 100% perzine. The first half is mostly information on lucid dreaming and techniques I use, with a few stories on how I'm lucid dreaming to conquer anxiety, what I get out of dreaming, my thoughts on out of body experiences, along with other personal tidbits.

The second half is a dream journal I've been keeping to… Continue

Added by Nichole on August 29, 2010 at 12:30pm — 2 Comments

new issue of Welcome To Flavor Country is now out

Man, I just ate a ton of pancakes. Bad news bears. Anyway...

Welcome to Flavor Country: The zine I do that no one wants. And it's even free.

http://www.facebook.com/welcometoflavorcountry

Out now:

Issue number 21 - A compilation of odds and ends. Thoughts on

patriotism, my salvation experience, and dating; and a series of

conversations. Cera Smith cover art.

Still… Continue

Added by Kurt Morris on August 29, 2010 at 12:10pm — No Comments

Oso

I try to listen to the spit

But I can't handle it

Children in bear costume

Growlin at their fathers

I wanna get into this net

But I can't give up respect

Change the music

Added by Ryan on August 28, 2010 at 2:56pm — No Comments

Perfect Day Zine: Call for Submissions!

Yesterday I had a new idea for a new zine. It will be about 'My Perfect Day'. I'm intending to collect from about 36 people the world over, describing their perfect day. If you'd like to be part of this zine project, kindly follow instructions below.

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A zine on 'My Perfect Day'.

What would happen on your perfect day? What time would you wake up, what would you eat, who would you meet? What would you do, what would you… Continue

Added by janelloshea on August 28, 2010 at 7:08am — No Comments

Lost

The more I delve into this project the more I realize I am very confused by it. I don't understand what I'm doing half the time. I plan to write a few stories and I have a few topics and section ideas lined up- the only thing I have to do is figure out how to put it together. I know now why Zine making is tought in college courses and in middle schools. Its hard. If anyone could shed light on my overwhelming situation I'll send you free copies of the first issue. Just leave an… Continue

Added by Anna Xen on August 27, 2010 at 6:30pm — 2 Comments

I Left Blues City

The first review is up on the webpage. http://theforceofnature.net/zine-reviews/i-left-blues-city

Added by the force of nature on August 27, 2010 at 2:23pm — No Comments

New copies & reviews!

I have 10 new copies of my zine "Control Freak" issue 1 in stock!

Available in my shop for 3 Euros.

or email me: oxymoron404@gmail.com

And a few good reviews of the zine can be found here:…

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Added by Ox Zerox on August 27, 2010 at 9:00am — No Comments

Dream of the Fisherman's Wifey (Excerpt)

Dream of the Fisherman's Wifey

By St. Paco

Whenever I run across Hokusai's "Tako to ama" (Octopus and Shell-diver), it makes me think of Erika. Sometimes I even still find myself wondering what she knew about the erotic illustration she once had plastered in the background of her Myspace page.

Whether she actually knew anything about the image or not, in my book she had won… Continue

Added by Paco on August 27, 2010 at 2:00am — No Comments

check out one of my short stories here:

Why I Live at the Library… Continue

Added by Alan Lawless on August 27, 2010 at 1:39am — No Comments

Brand New Online Single: What'd I Say / Heartbreak Hotel

Hunkasaurus ONLINE Single release.

WHAT'D I SAY / HEARTBREAK HOTEL.

by Hunkasaurus and His Pet Dog Guitar…

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Added by Tom Hendricks on August 26, 2010 at 8:50pm — No Comments

RatBrat #12 is finished!

Issue #12 of my perzine RatBrat is finished! I'm printing it up today. I don't have any photos at the moment (my camera is at a friend's house) but it's 20 pages, half-size.

This issue is about moving out of my parents' house, my relationship and it's ups and downs while trying to find a place to live, mental health in an unstable environment, losing my pets, and ultimately moving back in with my parents.

Copies are $1.00 or two stamps. I will also consider…

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Added by Mab on August 26, 2010 at 4:29am — 2 Comments

Does adding a blog post make me a fuckin' blogger?

Blogs are fucking gay.

We no longer have a po box, we don't care.

back issues are still around they are free in person of 2 bucks mailed to your doorstep.

now, go die.

Added by Paul de Valera on August 25, 2010 at 8:22pm — No Comments

Portland Mayor Sam Adams reads a proclamation for the Portland Zine Symposium

Added by Alex Wrekk on August 25, 2010 at 11:47am — No Comments

FaceBook: Political Coward & Censor

This is just one reason I'm so leery of Internet faddism:

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 25, 2010

Contact: Wes Benedict, Executive Director

E-mail: …

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Added by James N. Dawson on August 25, 2010 at 9:54am — No Comments

Advice on scanner/printers wanted!

Hey All

My inkjet Lexmark x75 printer, 10 years old, is proving pretty rubbish for getting decent quality prints for my zines. I definitely need to upgrade :+))

Can people offer recommendations pls? I am looking for a good scanner/bw/colour printer which will give good results and is not too hungry on the old ink cartridges!

Many thanks

Jean

Added by Jean McEwan on August 25, 2010 at 6:46am — 2 Comments