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VAMPIRE SUSHI COMPILATION!

i had an idea at work the other day that me and carl should make a little horror themed art zine for halloween etc & to celebrate vampire sushi's 1ST BIRTHDAY. and then i thought "why keep the fun all to ourselves, WE SHOULD MAKE IT A COMPILATION ZINE!"

so yes, we are looking for submissions! drawings, photographs, collages, embroidery, anything! also considering horror stories and reviews of horror films! the zine will be quarter size / a6 but your piece doesn't have to be that… Continue

Added by VAMPIRE SUSHI DISTRO on September 3, 2010 at 5:30am — 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

Zine Library + Distro + College

For the longest time I've been complaining about how there wasn't a zine scene here in Florida. So this week I decided to actually do something about it. I think that there needs to be a place like the IPRC and Boxcar Books here in Florida. There needs to be a space where people can just go to write or do art, and to make copies. I got two friends together and I pitched the idea, and they agree so we've started the process of incorporating, and when that's done we're going to file for tax… Continue

Added by Brittney on August 18, 2010 at 6:30pm — 9 Comments

Ladybug #1, my 24-hour zine thing: Shipping Log

i think this is the best way to keep track of when & who i send the zines to. if you bought a copy or we arranged a trade, check this post...

everyday that i ship copies of Ladybug #1, i'll list the first name and the state or country they went to. that way you can look here to find out when your order or trade went out.

wednesday, 2010/08/18:

Krissy, USA

Cryptstine, USA

Tasha,…

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Added by Yvonne G. on August 18, 2010 at 1:30pm — 5 Comments

New Zine: Striking Distance #1

Striking Distance is a punk rock fanzine that contains four new stories plus, as always, excerpts of letters from your favourite anonymous zinesters and other urban neurotic punks. This little zine is $2PPD / trade / a buck in person. I will be tabling at the 10th Annual Portland Zine in Portland, Oregon (Aug 28-29) and at Canzine in Toronto on Oct 24th.…

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Added by Chris Kiss on August 15, 2010 at 7:24pm — No Comments

my first zine, Ladybug #1 is now ready & available!!

2011/03/10 update:

now available for online purchase!! visit …

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Added by Yvonne G. on August 12, 2010 at 6:30pm — 6 Comments

6 Crucial Zine Making Tools

All zinesters may not feel the same way, but I love office supplies! My love for pens and mail organization has even lead some of my friends to call me an office punk. Although you can make a zine with almost anything, here is a list of what I feel are the most essential zine making tools. Click to read the… Continue

Added by Derek Neuland on August 9, 2010 at 3:15am — 2 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

Ladybug #1, my 24-hour zine (and 1st zine ever!)

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Added by Yvonne G. on July 31, 2010 at 6:43pm — 6 Comments

24 hr zine challenge kick off event -- TOMORROW!

Happy International Zine Month!

To celebrate, the Toronto Zine Library is participating in the 24 hour zine challenge and we would love for you to join us! We are hosting a kick off event this Wednesday, July 28th starting at 5pm and going strong until the Tranzac Club closes.

What is the 24 hour zine challenge, you ask?

A yearly event where one attempts to make a 24 page… Continue

Added by The Toronto Zine Library on July 27, 2010 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Volunteer Call - 10th Annual Portland Zine Symposium!

Hey PZS friends!

As you probably know, the 10th Annual Portland Zine Symposium is fast approaching (it's August 28th and 29th) and the PZS organizers are looking for a few good zinesters for help!

We have a variety of duties we'll be needing assistance with the upcoming weeks; some are as simple as grabbing a stack of posters from the IPRC and hanging them up at your favorite, people populated places, while other are more involved, like helping run the info table a… Continue

Added by Portland Zine Symposium on July 21, 2010 at 1:37pm — No Comments

Interview with Alec Longstreth

Alec took some time away from his upcoming graphic novel to talk to us about Basewood, Dr. August Dvorak, his beautiful beard, and much more!

At what point did you realize that you wanted to draw for a living?…

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Added by Derek Neuland on July 13, 2010 at 11:54pm — No Comments

Donate zines to the Printers Ball via Quimby's!

The Printers’ Ball, Chicago’s biggest…

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Added by Quimby's Bookstore on July 13, 2010 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Happy International Zine Month!

Here are lots of ways you can celebrate International Zine Month:

http://www.overglued.com/happy-international-zine-month

Added by Derek Neuland on July 2, 2010 at 2:12pm — No Comments

zines & things

i have a few different zine grab bags for sale on etsy...

http://mrsnoggle.etsy.com

10 pack of zines

this is a grab bag of 10 zines (2 or 3 full size, 4-7 half size &

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few mini zines & a couple of old catalogs!)

a wide variety… Continue

Added by jolie nunez-noggle on June 21, 2010 at 9:00am — No Comments

Bohemian Fuckup #2

A new issue of Bohemian Fuckup is now available, even though the first issue only came out like two weeks ago. This issue has more emphasis on personal rants and text, but there are still nifty art pieces. Topics include obscure female fronted bands, white male feminist blues, My weird work history, self-hatred, depression, and other fun stuff!

It's 1/4 size, 16 pages. Issues are $1 or trade. email… Continue

Added by Royce Icon on June 20, 2010 at 2:27pm — 2 Comments

New Issue- 24hr zine challenge

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Here's the zine I made for my second year of the 24hr zine challenge (I did it early, because I'm going to be insanely busy in July). You have to make 24 pages in 24 hours, with no pre-planning allowed. It's… Continue

Added by Emma Jane Falconer on June 10, 2010 at 4:58am — No Comments

zine reviews

just a quick glimpse at some of the zines that have passed thru my letter box over time...

PSIONIC PLASTIC JOY #12

A shared issue this time, with POPULAR REALITY. Tabloid size too with mail art, chaos and anarchy, some great and twisted literature and a general fuck you to the straight world. great art, great minds, kaos... what more could you want?

$2 to Jason Rodgers PO Box… Continue

Added by kami on June 9, 2010 at 11:03pm — 1 Comment

Overglued.com- new site all about zines/indie comics/etc...

Overglued has launched! check out my newest blog all about zines, comics, and other small press published projects:http://www.overglued.com

Added by Derek Neuland on June 8, 2010 at 10:20am — No Comments

Suitcase Rummage - JUNE 6th -

Howdy all -

If your in Brisbane + want some hand made goodies for cheap
The suitcase rummage in King George Square is happening
6th June - 12 to 5pm

I will be there with zines + the like
Come say hello - or check it out for yourself
Its' free to register + sell you own stuff
I think it will be running once a month
The blog is here for more info

Added by Filka on May 31, 2010 at 7:26pm — No Comments