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August 2010 Blog Posts (86)

The World's A Mess and Yr My Only Cure - Issue ONE and TWO!

Hey folks,

I've got a temporary page up to sell issues one and two of my zine on queer/feminist celebrations of DIY culture!

Go pick yours up here:

http://whereonearthisemledger.com/#/issues/4541911830

Enjoy!

Added by Em Ledger on August 3, 2010 at 1:24pm — No Comments

Upcoming Zine Fests (Summer/Fall 2010)

No matter what you call them: fests, symposiums, conventions, expos, etc…, they are a great way to connect with other zinesters, learn something new at a workshop, trade zines, and so much more. There are a lot of zine (and zine friendly) fests coming in the next few months.… Continue

Added by Derek Neuland on August 2, 2010 at 11:46pm — No Comments

super*MARKET curated by FALSE START @ MELTDOWN COMICS!

Added by False Start Distro on August 2, 2010 at 11:05pm — No Comments

A blog dedicated to Submission Calls?

I have been toying with the idea of creating a blog that would be a central space for people to share submission calls for compilation zines.

The person requesting the submissions would email me their description and instructions including a deadline.

I will also encourage follow ups - being that the person would email me when the zine is completed and let me know how people could obtain the zine.

I would post all of the information on the…

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Added by NicoleIntrovert on August 2, 2010 at 12:01pm — 7 Comments

WMZ art quiz - test your art smarts and good luck

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

Here's a fashion question. How much water will a 10-gallon hat hold? (Oh and don't even THINK of answering with the obvious!)

The average Stetson holds about 3 quarts according to Mental Floss magazine. The earliest version of the hat was from the Mexican cowboys, who liked to decorate their hats with colorful braids called 'galons'. That's where the…

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Added by Tom Hendricks on August 2, 2010 at 9:46am — No Comments

Richmond Zine Fest October 16, 2010 - Registration open!

Hello fellow zinesters -

Just wanted to let everyone know that the Richmond Zine Fest in Richmond,VA USA will be taking place this year at the Gay Community Center of Richmond on October 16, 2010.

Registration is now open on our website for tables, workshops and readings: http://www.richmondzinefest.org

The readings…

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Added by Richmond Zine Fest on August 1, 2010 at 2:29pm — No Comments