Galatea's Pants #20
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$3/20 pages/Half size
by Lauren
Lauren writes, "A short and sweet issue for spring. A radical departure from all other issues to date, GP #20 contains only one piece of writing: an essay about traveling through China in the summer of 2006. More specifically, a dinner I attended with five businessmen, and the subsequent contemplations on beauty and globalization."
An excerpt, "I am more than a beautiful woman; I am gatekeeper and ornament. I belong to the country that calls the rules for the market in which these men compete. And every advertisement here says I'm the plastic prize."
Galatea's Pants #22
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$3/40 pages/7" X 8.5"
by Lauren
Galatea's Pants has always been an enjoyable and educational read for me but I think this issue has to be one of my favorites that Lauren has compiled. The pieces are smart and I love the variety of subject matter that the writers have provided. Inside this text heavy issue you'll find stories titled “Barackin' The Vote”, “This is Your Nation on White Privilege”, “The Young and the Leftless”, “Proposals for the Young Left”, “The Top 5 Myths You've Heard About Hugo Chavez”, “How to be a good ally”, “Marriage Equality” and much more!
Lauren writes, “On the cusp of a new political era, ripe in all of its possibilities and contradictions, I think of a quote by French writer Jean Juares: “Take from the altars of the past the fire, not the ashes.” Thanks for participating in this taking of the fire.”
giantess #7 + #7.5 (mini zine)
$1/32 pages combined/ 3" X 8.5"
by Candace
Candace writes an emotional zine regarding her sexuality. She writes about the non-existent crushes for boys and the awkward feelings she had for certain girls as an adolescent. These emotions start swirling together with time and gradually Candace became more comfortable to come out and accept being who she always had been but she confesses that it is a continuous growth. A wonderful read!
An excerpt,"I label it dealt with. I label myself out and ok. I label myself queer or a lesbian or girl-loving or gay."
Candace's mini zine discusses things that make her happy as well as some nostalgic thoughts!
giantess 10
$1/24 pages/3" X 8.5"
by Candace
Candace announces that this will be the final issue of giantess zine. She begins with a fiction piece called Sarah and Mary. Two girls who are the best of friends and share a kiss one day. Mary runs away and ignores Sara. They are both hurt and wondering how each other feels. It is a warm story that ends on a positive note. Candace includes some lovely lists and finishes this zine with an obituary of the past issues of giantess.
Greenwoman 1
$3/40 pages/Half size
by Sandra
When I picked up an issue of Greenwoman zine I was instantly excited for a few reasons; the colorful covers, the twine binding and the beautiful name of this zine which fits it perfectly. Sandra shares her stories from her life and from her gardening. In this first issue you will find a piece about Sandra being an urban chicken raiser, studying to be a Master Gardner, a recipe for asparagus frittata and a film review!
Greenwoman 2
$3/35 pages/Half size
by Sandra
This is a fantastic issue!
Sandra dedicated it to romantic love, a force responsible for the existence of many of us ... included is Blood & Roses which is a nonfiction piece that begins with an emotional argument and ends with a reconciliation within the rose garden. Sandra writes an introduction about The Green Man & Green Woman and includes pictures of their depiction in the 21st Century. There is a wonderful piece called the Audacity of Dirt which describes a garden tour fundraiser for Barack Obama and many other gardening stores & adventures.
Greenwoman 3
$3.50/54 pages/Half size
by Sandra
Issue #3 is dedicated to bees and their keepers.
Sandra explains how her childhood interests in bees has progressed since she has become a gardener. This issue is not only slammed full of bee information but it really sheds light on the true beauty and importance that each little bee contains.
Issue #3 contains a few fascinating facts about bees & honey, a caution about natural insecticides, Bee Breath ( a yoga breathing technique), gardening for the bees, a detailed list of popular honeybee forage plants, as well as a variety of bee stories!
PLUS: There are recipes for Baklava, Honey Ice Cream, Milk & Honey Bath, Beeswax Lip Balm along with film reviews of Bee Movie and The Secret Life of Bees ... wowza!!
$3/52 pages/Half size
by Sandra
Sandra's optimism for natural living, life, and writing are completely contagious. She writes beautiful words about her knowledge and experience of gardening and her other passions. This issue contains her text heavy story about raising chicks with her young daughters during their six year long country-living-in-the-city experiment.
Sandra includes other literary pieces titled, "The Green Wasteland", "Sex on Earth for Dummies", and "Rain, Rain ... Don't Go Away" - a how to harvest rainwater.
$3/56 pages/Half size
by Sandra
Each issue of Greenwoman zine is exciting and informative. I especially enjoyed this issue which is the "Garden Goddess" issue. It contains the diary entries that Sandra kept while working as a gardener in a wealthy area of her community. She expresses the good, the bad, and even the ugly with her gardening adventures. There are also contributing pieces titled, "Arbor Day", "Apples are Ruling My Life", and "Weedy Lives". I really liked the veggie comix which are super cute and loved the piece about Peter Peppers (aka Penis Pepperis). Last but not least is Sandra's piece, "Herb Freak."
I Dreamed I Was Assertive 10
October 2006
$1/26 pages/Quarter size
by Celia
Celia loves autumn and I love autumn too. This issue of her zine causes me much excitement and I've learned quite a bit about a season I have always adored. She introduces the zine with a bit about Saint Martha of the Gentle Arts, a recipe for apple crostata and the use of apples during Halloween. Celia writes about serious traditions that remember loves ones who have passed on plus more Halloween related pieces that are good for the soul!
I Dreamed I Was Assertive 11
November 2007
$2.50/24 pages/Half Legal size
by Celia
Celia is a beautiful writer and I love to read about her daily adventures. This issue is all handwritten and some topics that she writes about include a few great little sketches. Celia writes about her obsession with Alice B. Toklas and includes some facts about her as well as pieces/recipes from The Alice B. Toklas Cookbook. In closing, Celia discusses the trip she took to Miami to go through her father's personal belongings after his death.
An excerpt, "I thought that by going through my father's things I'd glean something new about him.Maybe I would discover who he truly was, this person who always kept us at a distance. But instead, I think I came out feeling more confused and unsure of who he was."
$2.50/28 pages/Half Legal size
by Celia
Celia's zines make me swoon with delight. This issue repeats the visual layout that I have grown to love with her zines. In this issue, Celia writes about motherhood, documentation, and memories of her childhood. I was excited with the lists of 37 Things To Do Before She Turns 38. There are a wide range of things on the lists and I found myself eager to make a list of my own. There are a few daybook pages where she writes about daily life, food, thoughts, etc. Celia's writing is engaging and full of heart. In the back, she includes a partial reading log and text heavy lists. This zine is lovely and a must read!
An excerpt, "When I think about being close to people and making friends it seems nearly impossible. I don't know if I'll ever make new friends with whom I'll feel comfortable enough to share the things that terrify me and that make me tick."
Ilse Content 6
$3/32 pages/Half size
by Alexis
With her typewriter Alexis embarks on an expedition in which she converts some recent life experiences into another awesome zine. She publishes a text heavy letter that deals with sexual assault. It was something she chose to do after distributing the letter to her friends when the situation she was dealing with just felt out of control. She types,"happy endings are not for always, but at least sometimes..relief?" While dealing with death, media, and traveling; she successfully leaves the reader with words of hope and issues to mull over. An excerpt,"I try so hard to love and change, even in my sleep. everyone takes up space, i guess it just depends on what you plan to build."
$2/40 pages/Quarter size
by Erin Fae
Erin Fae wrote quite a bit about her bicycle, Petal, which she adores tremendously. It was interesting to see how the topic of Petal lead to a variety of other topics, which are all fascinating. I found it beautiful the way Erin Fae discussed a great deal about her feelings regarding gender and the influence Petal had on how she grew as a person. Also inside of this issue, you'll learn interesting info about past mail travel in NYC, sound art, the work of Tanyth Berkeley, as well as Erin Fae's vintage style. This text heavy zine is completely delightful in so many ways!
Introvert 4
$1/20 pages/Half size
by Nicole
"endless stories of your summers. of your mosquitos and porches. and here we are. face to face. and all i want to do is make out with your train tracks. the wooden floors there are made of down. the heat is so hot that it's sexy."
I enjoyed the variety of emotions that Nicole shared. This issue of Introvert consists of her summer road trip down to the south and off to the midwest, self destruction, escape, honesty and love that a girl has for a boy.
Introvert No. 6
$1.50/32 pages/Quarter size
by Nicole
Even though Nicole's story about the death of her nephew is tragic and possibly triggering; I find it to be a wonderful resource about SIDS from someone who has experienced this kind of loss first hand. Nicole describes the events that took place after learning about Ethan's passing, his funeral, and how the family has dealt with the death of young Ethan. A very touching zine.
Nicole includes some great information about SIDS as well as resources and support.
An excerpt, "With all that I have said, I know that this is going to be a healing process for the rest of our lives. We were forever blessed with a little boy who made a hug impact on us."
Jesus Crispies 1
$2/12 pages/Half size
by Ali
The first thing I want to say is that if you don't have a sense of humor then you may not want to purchase this zine. I personally laughed out loud as I read Ali's religious rants. She grew up in a community of Southern Baptists and I can understand her ranting since I grew up in Georgia. Her illustrations and sarcastic captions of "evil" signs was definitely entertaining. An excerpt, "I would have liked church better if Jesus had laser vision."