Deafula
$1/24 pages/ Quarter size
by Kerri
In this issue first issue of Deafula, Kerri talks about being born with some minimal hearing loss and how it became progressively worse over time. I thought it was extremely interesting how Kerri explained the various degrees of deafness and deaf culture. Kerri writes about identifying as culturally Deaf, how being deaf has shaped her personality, and wonderful ways to include deaf people in conversations.
$1/24 pages/ Quarter size
by Kerri
In this issue first issue of Deafula, Kerri talks about being born with some minimal hearing loss and how it became progressively worse over time. I thought it was extremely interesting how Kerri explained the various degrees of deafness and deaf culture. Kerri writes about identifying as culturally Deaf, how being deaf has shaped her personality, and wonderful ways to include deaf people in conversations.
Deafula #4
The Employment Issue
October 2012
$3/40 pages/Half legal size
by Kerri
This is the employment issue - Kerri discusses different disability benefits in america, as well as ADA (Americans With Disabilities Act). She shares stories about discrimination in the work place because of her deafness, the anxiety of job interviews (especially when having to participate in them over the phone), and the change in how people treat her once they find out she is deaf. This is another informative and awesome issue of Deafula.
it's hard to explain how it feels when the discrimination happens. it can make you feel so powerless, so helpless, like your fate rests in this person's hands. you feel tiny and ineffectual, when your power is being taken away, it's hard to know what to do next.
The Employment Issue
October 2012
$3/40 pages/Half legal size
by Kerri
This is the employment issue - Kerri discusses different disability benefits in america, as well as ADA (Americans With Disabilities Act). She shares stories about discrimination in the work place because of her deafness, the anxiety of job interviews (especially when having to participate in them over the phone), and the change in how people treat her once they find out she is deaf. This is another informative and awesome issue of Deafula.
it's hard to explain how it feels when the discrimination happens. it can make you feel so powerless, so helpless, like your fate rests in this person's hands. you feel tiny and ineffectual, when your power is being taken away, it's hard to know what to do next.
Deafula #5
interview with my mother
spring 2013
$2/40 pages/Quarter size
by Kerri
Kerri interviews her mother for this issue. They talk about what it was like when they found out about Kerri's hearing loss at a young age, the lack of information the family had about it, and what school was like for Kerri. It was cool to read about Kerri's hearing loss from her mother's perspective. She sheds some light on what it is like to be the parent of a deaf child and a few of the worries she had, as well as proud moments!
I just started to cry. I never realized you never heard the rain before. And I remember wondering, what else hasn't she heard? You know, all the minor little things in life -
the things we take for granted.
interview with my mother
spring 2013
$2/40 pages/Quarter size
by Kerri
Kerri interviews her mother for this issue. They talk about what it was like when they found out about Kerri's hearing loss at a young age, the lack of information the family had about it, and what school was like for Kerri. It was cool to read about Kerri's hearing loss from her mother's perspective. She sheds some light on what it is like to be the parent of a deaf child and a few of the worries she had, as well as proud moments!
I just started to cry. I never realized you never heard the rain before. And I remember wondering, what else hasn't she heard? You know, all the minor little things in life -
the things we take for granted.
the discovery of the ZEWA
with an anatomical account
$3/16 pages/ Quarter size (full color)
by patrokolos
This zine is about the "first documented sighting of the zewa (zee'wah) in the world of ideas." And so begins the journey of philosophical elements mixed with childhood dreams and hopes. This zine was written as if the author was on an expedition...and perhaps it was exactly that.
The reader should expect to enter a world where the presence of solitude is explored and the need for others explained. The author talks about how much we need warmth and what happens to the hopeful heart as we try to "grow up."
What are the Zewa? Are they our dreams? Our hopes? Read and see what you end up believing.
Review written by Celia Medrano
with an anatomical account
$3/16 pages/ Quarter size (full color)
by patrokolos
This zine is about the "first documented sighting of the zewa (zee'wah) in the world of ideas." And so begins the journey of philosophical elements mixed with childhood dreams and hopes. This zine was written as if the author was on an expedition...and perhaps it was exactly that.
The reader should expect to enter a world where the presence of solitude is explored and the need for others explained. The author talks about how much we need warmth and what happens to the hopeful heart as we try to "grow up."
What are the Zewa? Are they our dreams? Our hopes? Read and see what you end up believing.
Review written by Celia Medrano
An East Coast Girl's Guide To Record Stores In The Pacific Northwest
$1/16 pages/Mini size
by Taryn Hipp
This is a fun mini about an east coast girl (Taryn) who loves collecting records & she writes about eleven record stores she visited along in the Pacific Northwest. The record stores included are: 2nd Avenue Records (Portland), Jackpot Records (Portland), Everyday Music (Portland), Music Millennium (Portland), Rainy Day Records (Olympia), Holy Cow Records (Seattle), Single Going Steady (Seattle), Easy Street Records (Seattle), Jive Time Records (Seattle), Sonic Boom Records (Seattle), and Bop Street Records (Seattle).
$1/16 pages/Mini size
by Taryn Hipp
This is a fun mini about an east coast girl (Taryn) who loves collecting records & she writes about eleven record stores she visited along in the Pacific Northwest. The record stores included are: 2nd Avenue Records (Portland), Jackpot Records (Portland), Everyday Music (Portland), Music Millennium (Portland), Rainy Day Records (Olympia), Holy Cow Records (Seattle), Single Going Steady (Seattle), Easy Street Records (Seattle), Jive Time Records (Seattle), Sonic Boom Records (Seattle), and Bop Street Records (Seattle).
SOLD OUT!!
Echo! Echo! #8
$2/48 pages/ Quarter size
by Keet
Keet's writing takes me back to the time when I first discovered zines. It reignites that excitement of why I fell in love with zine writing. This text heavy issue of Echo! Echo! is full of zoo stories, nostalgia, letter writing, tarot card remembrance, kissing lessons and an overdue love letter. Keet includes beautiful illustrations and I was particularly fond of the piece, There's Nothing Poetic About Being Drunk.
My letter-writing philosophy, which is sometimes difficult to adhere to, is this: write the letter you want to receive. Which I guess translates to fat and heavy and exciting.
Echo! Echo! #8
$2/48 pages/ Quarter size
by Keet
Keet's writing takes me back to the time when I first discovered zines. It reignites that excitement of why I fell in love with zine writing. This text heavy issue of Echo! Echo! is full of zoo stories, nostalgia, letter writing, tarot card remembrance, kissing lessons and an overdue love letter. Keet includes beautiful illustrations and I was particularly fond of the piece, There's Nothing Poetic About Being Drunk.
My letter-writing philosophy, which is sometimes difficult to adhere to, is this: write the letter you want to receive. Which I guess translates to fat and heavy and exciting.
Echo! Echo! #9
$2.50/48 pages/ Quarter size
by Keet
"I wanted that irrevocable proof that, for all her level-headed, practical
sense, even she was once in love and vulnerable."
It's beautiful realizations like that which make up this truly enjoyable
zine. It did everything from making me wonder what the right way to paint
toenails is to relishing the intimacy of personal journal entries. Everything in
this zine is just so personal that it makes me feel as if I have stumbled upon
an open journal left on someone's bed. There's a section in which she describes
her grandmother's home and the nostalgia that comes with explaining the memories
and their effects on a physical level. It shows how our memories live under our
skin. Anyone who is interested in the human condition will love this zine.
Within its pages are the snippets, the flashbulb moments, of someone's life.
Review written by Celia Medrano
$2.50/48 pages/ Quarter size
by Keet
"I wanted that irrevocable proof that, for all her level-headed, practical
sense, even she was once in love and vulnerable."
It's beautiful realizations like that which make up this truly enjoyable
zine. It did everything from making me wonder what the right way to paint
toenails is to relishing the intimacy of personal journal entries. Everything in
this zine is just so personal that it makes me feel as if I have stumbled upon
an open journal left on someone's bed. There's a section in which she describes
her grandmother's home and the nostalgia that comes with explaining the memories
and their effects on a physical level. It shows how our memories live under our
skin. Anyone who is interested in the human condition will love this zine.
Within its pages are the snippets, the flashbulb moments, of someone's life.
Review written by Celia Medrano
Emotional Eater
$2/28 pages/Quarter size
by Heather
As an emotional eater myself, I really connected with Heather's writing and experiences. Heather recounts her relationship with food over the years and her recent diagnosis of Compulsive Eating Disorder. She describes her binge eating along with the various things she has tried to do to control her eating, such as meditation, journaling, aromatherapy, and hypnotism.
An excerpt, "Some days I won't eat at all until night time. Because I'm afraid to eat. Because of what happens. Because of what kind of crazy behavior it starts. Food is an addiction that you just can't quit cold-turkey, because you need it to survive."
$2/28 pages/Quarter size
by Heather
As an emotional eater myself, I really connected with Heather's writing and experiences. Heather recounts her relationship with food over the years and her recent diagnosis of Compulsive Eating Disorder. She describes her binge eating along with the various things she has tried to do to control her eating, such as meditation, journaling, aromatherapy, and hypnotism.
An excerpt, "Some days I won't eat at all until night time. Because I'm afraid to eat. Because of what happens. Because of what kind of crazy behavior it starts. Food is an addiction that you just can't quit cold-turkey, because you need it to survive."
Emotional Eater #2
$2/36 pages/Quarter size
by Heather
I really respect the no-holds-barred writing in this issue of Emotional Eater. Heather describes Binge Eating Disorder and her many symptoms. She writes about her emotional struggle with food and things she is doing to make healthier choices. Heather lists self-affirmations, defining her triggers, codependency, and anger. I really liked the centerfold binge-eating flow chart!
Please read with care <3
$2/36 pages/Quarter size
by Heather
I really respect the no-holds-barred writing in this issue of Emotional Eater. Heather describes Binge Eating Disorder and her many symptoms. She writes about her emotional struggle with food and things she is doing to make healthier choices. Heather lists self-affirmations, defining her triggers, codependency, and anger. I really liked the centerfold binge-eating flow chart!
Please read with care <3
Emotional Eater #3
$2/36 pages/Half size
by Heather
Heather shares many childhood/teenage events that led to her drug addiction, alcoholism, and eating disorder. She opens up about her family, the passing of her brother from AIDS, and body image issues. With counseling and other therapeutic methods, Heather is learning a great deal about her herself and why she made certain decisions in life. A heartfelt & inspiring read. This zine could be triggering, please read with care.
So here I am - 30 years old and I never learned to cope with emotions, because throughout childhood and life, I learned that emotions were not something to be shown or shared or felt. So I covered my emotions up with alcohol, with drugs, with food, with a mask.
$2/36 pages/Half size
by Heather
Heather shares many childhood/teenage events that led to her drug addiction, alcoholism, and eating disorder. She opens up about her family, the passing of her brother from AIDS, and body image issues. With counseling and other therapeutic methods, Heather is learning a great deal about her herself and why she made certain decisions in life. A heartfelt & inspiring read. This zine could be triggering, please read with care.
So here I am - 30 years old and I never learned to cope with emotions, because throughout childhood and life, I learned that emotions were not something to be shown or shared or felt. So I covered my emotions up with alcohol, with drugs, with food, with a mask.
everybody moon jump #8
$1/40 pages/Quarter size
by Dave
I don't even know what to quote - it was all quote-worthy.
First of all, this zine was different than other zines I've read so far. Its information was given in very unique independent spurts. It leads the reader from thinking about self-image to the observations in the author's life, both past and present. There are plenty of photos and illustrations to accompany the emotions it evokes. The running theme is mental illness, depression to be more specific. Within its almost nightmarish description lies the hope in lines like
"Rome wasn't built in a day and it wasn't built by one person either."
and
"Unhappiness is the ignition for change."
Reminding me that it's okay to cry, to ask for help - to get better.
And then he leaves the reader with one final piece of advice...
"And if he can't make you laugh...fucking leave him."
Review written by Celia Medrano
$1/40 pages/Quarter size
by Dave
I don't even know what to quote - it was all quote-worthy.
First of all, this zine was different than other zines I've read so far. Its information was given in very unique independent spurts. It leads the reader from thinking about self-image to the observations in the author's life, both past and present. There are plenty of photos and illustrations to accompany the emotions it evokes. The running theme is mental illness, depression to be more specific. Within its almost nightmarish description lies the hope in lines like
"Rome wasn't built in a day and it wasn't built by one person either."
and
"Unhappiness is the ignition for change."
Reminding me that it's okay to cry, to ask for help - to get better.
And then he leaves the reader with one final piece of advice...
"And if he can't make you laugh...fucking leave him."
Review written by Celia Medrano
Fear is a 4-Letter Word Vol. 2
$2/20 pages/Half size
by Miz K
This zine is a perfect example of why I fell in love with zines. Miz K exposes her fears and body image issues with her raw writing. She discusses coping with lack of confidence, being a "fat person" and constructive ways she has been counteracting the negative. Miz K also shares her thoughts on how relationships, human rights, and religion affect each other. Plus, a piece about losing a friend and mentor, and dealing with regret.
So, what do you do when you realize you've wasted years of your life trying to be something you're not and feeling like a huge failure because of it?
You crawl out of the negativity hole of negativity you've dug for yourself and keep putting one foot in front of the other."
$2/20 pages/Half size
by Miz K
This zine is a perfect example of why I fell in love with zines. Miz K exposes her fears and body image issues with her raw writing. She discusses coping with lack of confidence, being a "fat person" and constructive ways she has been counteracting the negative. Miz K also shares her thoughts on how relationships, human rights, and religion affect each other. Plus, a piece about losing a friend and mentor, and dealing with regret.
So, what do you do when you realize you've wasted years of your life trying to be something you're not and feeling like a huge failure because of it?
You crawl out of the negativity hole of negativity you've dug for yourself and keep putting one foot in front of the other."
functionally ill #5
$1.50/16 pages/Quarter size
by Laura-Marie
Laura-Marie writes about the frustrations that come along with applying for certain medical services to help with therapy and medications. The process is complicated and causes much her stress. She receives a new mental health diagnosis and has trouble believing it is correct. Laura-Marie explains how treating her anxiety has been placed on the back burner while physicians focus on other things and how she struggles with it, but attempts to cope with it on her own.
I told her I felt like a hypocrite because in functionally ill I talk about being out as a mentally ill person, but when I got the schizoaffective disorder diagnosis, I wanted to hide in a closet. I told her how scared I was. She comforted me.
$1.50/16 pages/Quarter size
by Laura-Marie
Laura-Marie writes about the frustrations that come along with applying for certain medical services to help with therapy and medications. The process is complicated and causes much her stress. She receives a new mental health diagnosis and has trouble believing it is correct. Laura-Marie explains how treating her anxiety has been placed on the back burner while physicians focus on other things and how she struggles with it, but attempts to cope with it on her own.
I told her I felt like a hypocrite because in functionally ill I talk about being out as a mentally ill person, but when I got the schizoaffective disorder diagnosis, I wanted to hide in a closet. I told her how scared I was. She comforted me.
functionally ill #10
$1.50/24 pages/Quarter size
by Laura-Marie
I've always admired Laura-Marie for how open and honest she is when writing about her mental illness. In this issue, Laura-Marie discusses the word crazy, recovery and what exactly she feels the term mad love is all about. She includes an in-depth discussion with her partner about her crazy and a text heavy piece about a friend who self harms.
I remember when I first found the Icarus Project and first heard of mad love. I didn't know what it meant but thought it meant a special love between and among mad people. Friends and acquaintances said "mad love" to me, and it felt good.
$1.50/24 pages/Quarter size
by Laura-Marie
I've always admired Laura-Marie for how open and honest she is when writing about her mental illness. In this issue, Laura-Marie discusses the word crazy, recovery and what exactly she feels the term mad love is all about. She includes an in-depth discussion with her partner about her crazy and a text heavy piece about a friend who self harms.
I remember when I first found the Icarus Project and first heard of mad love. I didn't know what it meant but thought it meant a special love between and among mad people. Friends and acquaintances said "mad love" to me, and it felt good.
functionally ill #11
$1.50/24 pages/Quarter size
by Laura-Marie
This is a great follow-up zine to issue #10. Laura-Marie talks more about recovery and the discussion she had with her partner about her crazy. She writes a list of coping strategies that I really enjoyed reading and could relate to. Laura-Marie talks about supporting styles, Post-Traumatic-Stress-Disorder, the Icarus Project and why she wants to get off her medication.
But how long do I have to be doing well until I'm not crazy anymore? When do I lose my crazy card? Is it a lifelong thing? Can I choose whether to identify that way? Is that fair? Is it okay to call myself crazy when I'm feeling "recovered?"
$1.50/24 pages/Quarter size
by Laura-Marie
This is a great follow-up zine to issue #10. Laura-Marie talks more about recovery and the discussion she had with her partner about her crazy. She writes a list of coping strategies that I really enjoyed reading and could relate to. Laura-Marie talks about supporting styles, Post-Traumatic-Stress-Disorder, the Icarus Project and why she wants to get off her medication.
But how long do I have to be doing well until I'm not crazy anymore? When do I lose my crazy card? Is it a lifelong thing? Can I choose whether to identify that way? Is that fair? Is it okay to call myself crazy when I'm feeling "recovered?"
