Rawton Cherry (split zine) fat
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$2/48 pages/Half size
by Jennafur & Yinka
Both girls write about the issues they face with their weight, the perception they have about themselves and the impact their weight has on their relationships.
Jennafur's side seems to expel a feeling of motivation around being fat; using her negative feelings and experiences in a transformable way where acceptance is key opposed to continuing the cycle of body hate. I felt Yinka's side focused on her raw emotions of having an eating disorder along with the powerful and unfortunate outlook that has come from being bulimic.
Regeneration #6
$2/32 pages/Half size
by Ashlee
Ashlee had no problem sending me along on a time warp while I read each page of her text filled zine. I found myself reminiscing back to my days of roommates and seemingly endless friendships with the most unpredictable group of people. She writes about what has been going on in her life since printing her last issue and that includes friendships, relationships, and apartments.
An excerpt, "In four years I've made and lost dozens upon dozens of friends. It feels like I am constantly falling in and out of love. I've been in a few bad situations, but there were some amazing moments too. I've learned a lot about life and even more about myself. I guess I've grown up a bit."
She's So Very... 9
$1/26 pages/Half size
by Melissa Ann
Melissa Ann begins by describing her plans to move in with her partner, how her anxiety & depression have been and how she feels it affects her daily life. Her band, Jerk Life, went on tour throughout the southeastern US and Melissa Ann writes about their stop in Athens, GA where she met Fred Schnieder from the B-52's. Her style of writing is right up my alley: open, honest and in the flow that she feels comfortable with. Melissa Ann voices her thoughts on topics such as friendship, relationships, sex, porn and body image.
An excerpt, "There are just so many thoughts swimming around in my head, and it's all so overwhelming. I want it to be over. I want to stop feeling this way. I want to be me again. I want to be motivated and excited about life."
She's So Very... 10
$1/30 pages/Half size
by Melissa Ann
From the intro, "This zine has always been about my struggle to find myself, to become who I'm meant to become, and until I do I will continue to write about my journey."
I thought this issue was absolutely awesome. Melissa Ann continues to write about her journey through life and her past experiences. She touches on some personal issues such as sexuality, self-worth, jealousy and anxiety. She writes a pretty detailed piece about an abortion and how it has left her feeling. I enjoyed reading her thoughts on Edie Sedgwick's life.
There is so much more inside of this text heavy issue!
She's So Very... 11
$3/38 pages/Half size
by Melissa Ann
This issue has an awesome positive vibe! I believe it is the passion that Melissa Ann has for making great changes in her life. She has some fun adventures in 2008 such as recording Jerk Alert's first album, taking a trip to California, getting a tattoo, voting in a Primary, and getting to see Eddie Izzard in concert. She includes interviews, lists & her latest obsessions!
An excerpt," I have lots of things that I would like to do in my life, and sometimes I feel like I have to do them all RIGHT NOW, but thenI remember that if all goes well I have quite a few years ahead of me. And the idea of learning belly dancing and starting a burlesque group when I'm a few years older sounds even sexier than it would if I were doing it now!"
June-December 2008
$1/34 pages/Half size
by Melissa Ann
In her usual diary style layout, Melissa Ann catches us up on what has been going on in her life since her last issue of She's So Very. She covers some things such as her recent travels on the east coast, pregnancy & IUD anxiety, a detailed list of things that she would like to do/learn, and loneliness. Melissa Ann also includes a Le Tigre interview from 2000, attending awesome shows and a great deal more! As always, it is an enjoyable & text heavy read!
An excerpt, "I hate it when things are unknown; I hate it when I have no stability. I like to have fun, even be spontaneous but it's like a controlled spontaneous. I will never just pick up and make any sudden decisions about my life, or do something that is going to put me in a hard situation that may be difficult for me to get out of. I like that about myself ..."
Summer Girl No. 3 (The Winter Issue)
$3/22 pages/Quarter size
by Maria
Maria's collection of stories and memories have become a wonderful issue of Summer Girl. She writes about going vegan, organizing her family history, and lessons learned from an art class that she took. Maria shares her thoughts regarding the current relationship she has with her brother, her enjoyable trip to Pittsburgh, her cat named Holly and some crafty talk as well.
From the intro, "The cover of this zine celebrates he idea of home & it suits me. Like Beth in Little Women, I love being home. I love my house, my gardens, & all the wonderful & fun things associated with home, including cooking, cleaning & entertaining."