Tazewell's Favorite Eccentric #10
$4/36 pages/Half size
by Sarah Rose
Tazewell's Favorite Eccentric #10 contains several topics that may be triggering so please read with care. Sarah shares stories from childhood to present day in this text heavy zine. A friend's suicide, molestation, her brother's death when she was twelve, promiscuity, body image issues, addiction, and thoughts on activism are some of the topics inside this issue.
This zine was one of my favorite reads of 2011.
My bones bear witness to history like the rings of a tree. This thick skull has seen more fractures and splinters, has born more concussions than you have fingers, Maybe toes, too.
$4/36 pages/Half size
by Sarah Rose
Tazewell's Favorite Eccentric #10 contains several topics that may be triggering so please read with care. Sarah shares stories from childhood to present day in this text heavy zine. A friend's suicide, molestation, her brother's death when she was twelve, promiscuity, body image issues, addiction, and thoughts on activism are some of the topics inside this issue.
This zine was one of my favorite reads of 2011.
My bones bear witness to history like the rings of a tree. This thick skull has seen more fractures and splinters, has born more concussions than you have fingers, Maybe toes, too.
Tazewell's Favorite Eccentric #11
$3/20 pages/Half size
by Sarah Rose
Sarah writes about her drug addiction (some parts made me cringe so read with care), getting clean and her move to Philadelphia. She writes about falling in love with the city & her girlfriend, volunteering at the Willian Way Community Center and how she became a balloon animal artist.
A great follow-up zine to the happenings in issue ten.
"I'm dealing with sobriety and poverty and family guilt. But I'm also working through those things to navigate this life I'm trying to live and find my place in things."
$3/20 pages/Half size
by Sarah Rose
Sarah writes about her drug addiction (some parts made me cringe so read with care), getting clean and her move to Philadelphia. She writes about falling in love with the city & her girlfriend, volunteering at the Willian Way Community Center and how she became a balloon animal artist.
A great follow-up zine to the happenings in issue ten.
"I'm dealing with sobriety and poverty and family guilt. But I'm also working through those things to navigate this life I'm trying to live and find my place in things."
Telegram #24
February 2012
$3/24 pages/Quarter size
by Maranda
Maranda touches on identifying as genderless, using the pronoun 'they' and talking with others about gender. They include some wonderful suggestions for people who want to support their friends living with mental illness, like providing support while they are in the hospital and at home. Maranda also writes about self-care and shares some great tips. They also write about being 300 days sober and explain clean time vs. recovery time.
I'm not a girl. Maybe my dress and my vulva are confusing you? Ask yourself why that confuses you. Ask yourself why using a different pronoun, why using more inclusive language scares you. Ask yourself how your confusion and your assumptions and your fears might be harming those around you.
February 2012
$3/24 pages/Quarter size
by Maranda
Maranda touches on identifying as genderless, using the pronoun 'they' and talking with others about gender. They include some wonderful suggestions for people who want to support their friends living with mental illness, like providing support while they are in the hospital and at home. Maranda also writes about self-care and shares some great tips. They also write about being 300 days sober and explain clean time vs. recovery time.
I'm not a girl. Maybe my dress and my vulva are confusing you? Ask yourself why that confuses you. Ask yourself why using a different pronoun, why using more inclusive language scares you. Ask yourself how your confusion and your assumptions and your fears might be harming those around you.
SOLD OUT!!
Telegram #25
February 2012
$3/24 pages/Quarter size
by Maranda
I like Maranda's writing because they make you think and question things which is important in personal growth & how we treat others. Survival, living with mental illness, and self-care is the focal point of this issue. Maranda writes about making lists of priorities, their thoughts on mythical crazy artists, and how not to romanticize mania.
I wanted to make a zine about creating magical, artistic, creative, meaningful daily lives, so this is it. I get a lot of questions about that sort of thing, and I wanted to make a space to answer those questions thoughtfully and with care.
Telegram #25
February 2012
$3/24 pages/Quarter size
by Maranda
I like Maranda's writing because they make you think and question things which is important in personal growth & how we treat others. Survival, living with mental illness, and self-care is the focal point of this issue. Maranda writes about making lists of priorities, their thoughts on mythical crazy artists, and how not to romanticize mania.
I wanted to make a zine about creating magical, artistic, creative, meaningful daily lives, so this is it. I get a lot of questions about that sort of thing, and I wanted to make a space to answer those questions thoughtfully and with care.
That Girl #12
$2/56 pages/Half size
by Kelli
In August 2000, Kelli took a business trip to India and this super text heavy zine documents her adventure. I like Kelli's writer's voice, her words make you feel as though you're sitting down together listening to the retelling of her trip. And the details! She describes the environment, culture, people, and food so wonderfully. Kelli writes about Taiwan, Singapore, and various parts of India. Her comical stories include an Indian psychic, a cursed talisman, high class vegetarian food, low class, shoes, and lots more.
We were feeling tribal, so we wrapped our hair up in traditional scarves. Liane bought a liter of some alcoholic local drink made out of coconuts. We sang and drank and basically annoyed our driver as we crept out of the jungle.
$2/56 pages/Half size
by Kelli
In August 2000, Kelli took a business trip to India and this super text heavy zine documents her adventure. I like Kelli's writer's voice, her words make you feel as though you're sitting down together listening to the retelling of her trip. And the details! She describes the environment, culture, people, and food so wonderfully. Kelli writes about Taiwan, Singapore, and various parts of India. Her comical stories include an Indian psychic, a cursed talisman, high class vegetarian food, low class, shoes, and lots more.
We were feeling tribal, so we wrapped our hair up in traditional scarves. Liane bought a liter of some alcoholic local drink made out of coconuts. We sang and drank and basically annoyed our driver as we crept out of the jungle.
That Girl #13
$1.50/56 pages/Half size
by Kelli
$1.50/56 pages/Half size
by Kelli
Tick Tock Biological Clock #2
a 24 hour zine thing!
$1/24 pages/Quarter size
by Jolie
The title sums up the theme of this zine, Jolie's biological clock is ticking. Jolie writes honestly about the uncertainty she has concerning parenthood. After being a live-in nanny for a friend years ago, she is well aware of the hard work involved; the experience left her not wanting kids. A recent pregnant scare has made Jolie think about the possibility of having a baby and she even finds herself think it may be time.
a 24 hour zine thing!
$1/24 pages/Quarter size
by Jolie
The title sums up the theme of this zine, Jolie's biological clock is ticking. Jolie writes honestly about the uncertainty she has concerning parenthood. After being a live-in nanny for a friend years ago, she is well aware of the hard work involved; the experience left her not wanting kids. A recent pregnant scare has made Jolie think about the possibility of having a baby and she even finds herself think it may be time.
(two love fragments)
$2/32 pages/Half size
by patrokolos
Patrokolos has created a split zine with himself, both sides have a unifying theme of love fragments. One side is sub-titled 'if we grow old together' and the second side is 'life in the water.' The cut & paste layout flows perfectly with his words: love, longing, lost opportunities and what may become.
Here is an excerpt from 'life in the water'
If I were one of the fish that flew, or one of the beautiful creatures of the deep, I would have thrown myself at your feet. But I am ugly and I have always been a clumsy animal afraid to leave the cold waters.
Read more by patrokolos: six letters addressed to you
$2/32 pages/Half size
by patrokolos
Patrokolos has created a split zine with himself, both sides have a unifying theme of love fragments. One side is sub-titled 'if we grow old together' and the second side is 'life in the water.' The cut & paste layout flows perfectly with his words: love, longing, lost opportunities and what may become.
Here is an excerpt from 'life in the water'
If I were one of the fish that flew, or one of the beautiful creatures of the deep, I would have thrown myself at your feet. But I am ugly and I have always been a clumsy animal afraid to leave the cold waters.
Read more by patrokolos: six letters addressed to you
SOLD OUT!!
Virgin #1
$1/20 pages/ Quarter size
Anonymous
From the intro: "I'm writing the zine I wanted to read." The title accurately describes the author, a virgin, but this zine is more than a zine about virginity. It is someone's journey with identity and trying to understand their sexuality. Starting at age 11, the author logs her first crushes and kisses. The older she becomes, the more she begins to question if she is asexual.
A wonderfully honest zine that I hope will touch others who will share their story in a future issue of Virgin.
Virgin #1
$1/20 pages/ Quarter size
Anonymous
From the intro: "I'm writing the zine I wanted to read." The title accurately describes the author, a virgin, but this zine is more than a zine about virginity. It is someone's journey with identity and trying to understand their sexuality. Starting at age 11, the author logs her first crushes and kisses. The older she becomes, the more she begins to question if she is asexual.
A wonderfully honest zine that I hope will touch others who will share their story in a future issue of Virgin.
SOLD OUT!!
Virgin #2
$1.50/20 pages/ Half size
Various contributors
From the introduction, "This might be the last issue of Virgin. I feel it's potentially run its course, for me at least and in terms of what I feel able to do with it. This is basically "the submissions issue". This is about other people's stories now, not mine. I hope you like it."
I am really impressed with the diversity of stories revolving around the zine's theme of virginity. The submissions cover issues such as living with Muscular Dystrophy, being an asexual lesbian, & sexual abuse.
Please read with care, some content may be triggering.
Virgin #2
$1.50/20 pages/ Half size
Various contributors
From the introduction, "This might be the last issue of Virgin. I feel it's potentially run its course, for me at least and in terms of what I feel able to do with it. This is basically "the submissions issue". This is about other people's stories now, not mine. I hope you like it."
I am really impressed with the diversity of stories revolving around the zine's theme of virginity. The submissions cover issues such as living with Muscular Dystrophy, being an asexual lesbian, & sexual abuse.
Please read with care, some content may be triggering.
SOLD OUT!!
When The Crash Meets Something Solid #4
the choke pear
$3/20 pages/Full size
by Gabrielle Congrave
Gabrielle continues to release a little more of her past in this issue. There are pieces about sexual assault, so please read this issue with caution, it could be triggering. Gabrielle describes her boss who is abusive and controlling but she remains in her situation because of the firm grip of her addiction. Gabrielle includes poetry along with her stories, she fast forwards 4 years to 2010 where she is sober & now a mother who is embracing solitude.
An excerpt,"this is both shame and relief. a double edged sword that i have put beside me in bed each night. mornings i wake bloody; pray for the phone to ring, but let the machine pick it up when it does."
When The Crash Meets Something Solid #4
the choke pear
$3/20 pages/Full size
by Gabrielle Congrave
Gabrielle continues to release a little more of her past in this issue. There are pieces about sexual assault, so please read this issue with caution, it could be triggering. Gabrielle describes her boss who is abusive and controlling but she remains in her situation because of the firm grip of her addiction. Gabrielle includes poetry along with her stories, she fast forwards 4 years to 2010 where she is sober & now a mother who is embracing solitude.
An excerpt,"this is both shame and relief. a double edged sword that i have put beside me in bed each night. mornings i wake bloody; pray for the phone to ring, but let the machine pick it up when it does."
SOLD OUT!!
When The Crash Meets Something Solid #5
things to embarrass mother
$3/40 pages/Half size
by Gabrielle Congrave
Gabrielle covers heavy topics in this issue as she remembers the years of her addiction and working in the sex industry. This zine is a mixture of poetry and journal entries during a dark time in her life but also present day where she is working on processing her experiences while being a new mom. Gabrielle is able to tell her story in a blunt and beautiful way.
An excerpt, "I can feel my jaw clench, and a band of pain clamps over my forehead. It's fear, what I feel moving through me, alive in my veins."
When The Crash Meets Something Solid #5
things to embarrass mother
$3/40 pages/Half size
by Gabrielle Congrave
Gabrielle covers heavy topics in this issue as she remembers the years of her addiction and working in the sex industry. This zine is a mixture of poetry and journal entries during a dark time in her life but also present day where she is working on processing her experiences while being a new mom. Gabrielle is able to tell her story in a blunt and beautiful way.
An excerpt, "I can feel my jaw clench, and a band of pain clamps over my forehead. It's fear, what I feel moving through me, alive in my veins."
When The Crash Meets Something Solid #6
organs of voice and respiration
$3/32 pages/Half size
by Gabrielle Congrave
For me this issue was so powerful because Gabrielle's writing makes it extremely clear the amount of healing involved after years of drug addiction and working in an unhealthy sex industry. Gabrielle writes about her physical scars, a past escort experience and literary work she completed after quitting heroin. She passionately writes about the love she has for her daughter.
An excerpt, "I didn't expect this - complete sobriety, single motherhood in the Northwoods, my sassy daughter, going back to school. Writing. How much I would come to love my loneliness. And now that I have it, there are no words to adequately frame my gratitude."
organs of voice and respiration
$3/32 pages/Half size
by Gabrielle Congrave
For me this issue was so powerful because Gabrielle's writing makes it extremely clear the amount of healing involved after years of drug addiction and working in an unhealthy sex industry. Gabrielle writes about her physical scars, a past escort experience and literary work she completed after quitting heroin. She passionately writes about the love she has for her daughter.
An excerpt, "I didn't expect this - complete sobriety, single motherhood in the Northwoods, my sassy daughter, going back to school. Writing. How much I would come to love my loneliness. And now that I have it, there are no words to adequately frame my gratitude."
When The Crash Meets Something Solid #7
widow maker
$3/28 pages/Half size
by Gabrielle Congrave
Gabrielle includes a few journal and blog entries from 2003-2004 in this issue & also writes a commentary of sorts as she looks back on that time. As I read the entries, I could sense the numbness & fog that Gabrielle was in while she was working in the massage parlor, abusing drugs and being in an abusive relationship. Please read with care, the content may be triggering.
It sounded a little bit like hell, to me. To have to sit in that room, watching face after face tell lie after lie on a big screen tv. Waiting to be chosen for purchase.
widow maker
$3/28 pages/Half size
by Gabrielle Congrave
Gabrielle includes a few journal and blog entries from 2003-2004 in this issue & also writes a commentary of sorts as she looks back on that time. As I read the entries, I could sense the numbness & fog that Gabrielle was in while she was working in the massage parlor, abusing drugs and being in an abusive relationship. Please read with care, the content may be triggering.
It sounded a little bit like hell, to me. To have to sit in that room, watching face after face tell lie after lie on a big screen tv. Waiting to be chosen for purchase.
When The Crash Meets Something Solid #8
something very ugly
$3/28 pages/Half size
by Gabrielle Congrave
Gabrielle maintains a good balance of the past and present in this issue. She looks back on her 20-year-old self when she was experimenting with pills, trying heroin for the first time and working in the sex industry. Gabrielle also writes about current things such as, caring for her body, forgiveness, social interactions with others and the loneliness she tends to feel.
"Maybe I'm afraid of seeing that same calculation in a man's eye again.
I don't want to watch them as they judge what I'm worth. Or maybe I'm trying to indicate that I'm uninterested in being chosen."
something very ugly
$3/28 pages/Half size
by Gabrielle Congrave
Gabrielle maintains a good balance of the past and present in this issue. She looks back on her 20-year-old self when she was experimenting with pills, trying heroin for the first time and working in the sex industry. Gabrielle also writes about current things such as, caring for her body, forgiveness, social interactions with others and the loneliness she tends to feel.
"Maybe I'm afraid of seeing that same calculation in a man's eye again.
I don't want to watch them as they judge what I'm worth. Or maybe I'm trying to indicate that I'm uninterested in being chosen."
When The Crash Meets Something Solid #9
a fault to fall back on
$3/20 pages/Half size
by Gabrielle Congrave
Gabrielle switches things up a bit in this issue and focuses her writing on present day life. She writes about reclaiming her own sexuality and reworking her past to create a beneficial future. Gabrielle includes self-portraits which tie in nicely with her entries of self-examination.
"Sex is a theater where we act out the stories lodged within us. Always, I am acting out my desire to be broken, to be owned and split apart. To be put in my place."
a fault to fall back on
$3/20 pages/Half size
by Gabrielle Congrave
Gabrielle switches things up a bit in this issue and focuses her writing on present day life. She writes about reclaiming her own sexuality and reworking her past to create a beneficial future. Gabrielle includes self-portraits which tie in nicely with her entries of self-examination.
"Sex is a theater where we act out the stories lodged within us. Always, I am acting out my desire to be broken, to be owned and split apart. To be put in my place."
With Intention: a zine about a person with narcolepsy
$3/32 pages//Half size
by Ming Lai
Ming has written an enlightening zine about narcolepsy. With Intention contains a great balance of Ming's personal experience as well as a plethora of resources. Ming writes about symptoms he began having in his young adulthood, what led to him being diagnosed with narcolepsy, and what it feels like. He discusses the various medications he has taken, being a registered nurse, and useful tips on living with narcolepsy.
There have been a number of times when I've woken up and I'm finding myself walking outside the house with a coffee cup in my hand with coffee init. I should say ceramic coffee cup. And I have no idea how I got there or where the cup came from , yet I know I did not make the coffee, and that the ceramic cup is not mine, and I have no clue as to where to return it to the coffee shop or cafe it must have originated from.
$3/32 pages//Half size
by Ming Lai
Ming has written an enlightening zine about narcolepsy. With Intention contains a great balance of Ming's personal experience as well as a plethora of resources. Ming writes about symptoms he began having in his young adulthood, what led to him being diagnosed with narcolepsy, and what it feels like. He discusses the various medications he has taken, being a registered nurse, and useful tips on living with narcolepsy.
There have been a number of times when I've woken up and I'm finding myself walking outside the house with a coffee cup in my hand with coffee init. I should say ceramic coffee cup. And I have no idea how I got there or where the cup came from , yet I know I did not make the coffee, and that the ceramic cup is not mine, and I have no clue as to where to return it to the coffee shop or cafe it must have originated from.
SOLD OUT!
YARNTEA!
the life and times of a stressypants.
$2/16 pages/ Quarter size
by Liz
Liz explains the idea for her perzine title stemmed from a combination of the two things in her life that she feels center her: yarn + tea. She writes about her passion to work in the health care field, especially after her birth experience, juggling nursing school and being a mom. Liz touches on her father's health, stress and missing cigarettes.
An excerpt, "I blame fate or something bigger than myself for the strange way that things worked out because that's exactly what they did: they worked out, and worked out relatively well."
YARNTEA!
the life and times of a stressypants.
$2/16 pages/ Quarter size
by Liz
Liz explains the idea for her perzine title stemmed from a combination of the two things in her life that she feels center her: yarn + tea. She writes about her passion to work in the health care field, especially after her birth experience, juggling nursing school and being a mom. Liz touches on her father's health, stress and missing cigarettes.
An excerpt, "I blame fate or something bigger than myself for the strange way that things worked out because that's exactly what they did: they worked out, and worked out relatively well."
YARNTEA THREE
New Years & Whatnot
$2/24 pages/ Quarter size
by Liz
I really enjoy Liz's writing, she has so much heart behind her words, you can feel it through the pages. I appreciate that. I have to admit I became a little teary-eyed reading the beginning of this issue. Liz describes the physical pain she goes through which causes panic attacks. She writes about being brave through her fear and enjoying her life. Liz also includes a piece about New Years in the South, resolutions and food for the soul.
An excerpt, "Don't let those in seats of power dictate how you live your life. Write your own stories, draw your own map & watch the beast recoil & die."
New Years & Whatnot
$2/24 pages/ Quarter size
by Liz
I really enjoy Liz's writing, she has so much heart behind her words, you can feel it through the pages. I appreciate that. I have to admit I became a little teary-eyed reading the beginning of this issue. Liz describes the physical pain she goes through which causes panic attacks. She writes about being brave through her fear and enjoying her life. Liz also includes a piece about New Years in the South, resolutions and food for the soul.
An excerpt, "Don't let those in seats of power dictate how you live your life. Write your own stories, draw your own map & watch the beast recoil & die."
YARNTEA #4
seek happiness
$4/24 pages/ 7" x 4.5" (full color!)
by Liz
It was exciting to flip the pages of Yarntea #4 and find it printed in full color. It definitely enhances the drawings and mixed media art that Liz has included. In this issue Liz writes about things that help her cope with anxiety and panic attacks. She shares the highs & lows that she faces on her journey of living well, mentally & physically.
This is a warning that some of the stuff in here may be triggering- especially those of you with a history of abuse & eating disorders. Read it someplace safe.
seek happiness
$4/24 pages/ 7" x 4.5" (full color!)
by Liz
It was exciting to flip the pages of Yarntea #4 and find it printed in full color. It definitely enhances the drawings and mixed media art that Liz has included. In this issue Liz writes about things that help her cope with anxiety and panic attacks. She shares the highs & lows that she faces on her journey of living well, mentally & physically.
This is a warning that some of the stuff in here may be triggering- especially those of you with a history of abuse & eating disorders. Read it someplace safe.
you've got a friend in pennsylvania #2
$2/32 pages/Half size
by sari
"Sari's introduction begins with,"this zine is about life, death, and the things in between. the first part features the second installment of "the slovenija diaries". in may '09 i traveled to slovenija and croatia for a study abroad program and fucking loved it."
The first dozen pages are filled with Sari's text heavy and beautifully descriptive words (and pics!) about hir adventures during hir study abroad trip. Ze includes a playlist, a short essay on illegal immigration, hir thoughts on life in Pennsylvania, a glimpse back on hir childhood and the death of hir rat, Dis. Sari also shares a healing conversation with hir friend who sexually assaulted hir. Please be aware this could possibly be triggering."
$2/32 pages/Half size
by sari
"Sari's introduction begins with,"this zine is about life, death, and the things in between. the first part features the second installment of "the slovenija diaries". in may '09 i traveled to slovenija and croatia for a study abroad program and fucking loved it."
The first dozen pages are filled with Sari's text heavy and beautifully descriptive words (and pics!) about hir adventures during hir study abroad trip. Ze includes a playlist, a short essay on illegal immigration, hir thoughts on life in Pennsylvania, a glimpse back on hir childhood and the death of hir rat, Dis. Sari also shares a healing conversation with hir friend who sexually assaulted hir. Please be aware this could possibly be triggering."
you've got a friend in pennsylvania #3
$2/48 pages/Quarter size
by sari
A down and dirty personal zine that isn't afraid to confront girl on girl hate, body hair and the socio-politics of a truly epic game, Humans vs Zombies. A personal highlight is “Don't piss us off”, hilarious but actually a telling story that exposes the deep down mistrust and disgust females can hold against each other. Comes complete with beautiful photography and a kick-ass vegan nachos recipe that I'm trying out this weekend.
Review by Kris
$2/48 pages/Quarter size
by sari
A down and dirty personal zine that isn't afraid to confront girl on girl hate, body hair and the socio-politics of a truly epic game, Humans vs Zombies. A personal highlight is “Don't piss us off”, hilarious but actually a telling story that exposes the deep down mistrust and disgust females can hold against each other. Comes complete with beautiful photography and a kick-ass vegan nachos recipe that I'm trying out this weekend.
Review by Kris
you've got a friend in pennsylvania #4
$1/20 pages/Quarter size
by sari
Sari's 4th issue of their zine is text heavy and full of personal stories regarding gender, relationships and community. They write about staying single while queer and coming out as gender variant/trans* in 2010. Sari shares hir difficult experience within the feminist community, the pressure they felt and gender neutral pronouns.
i began feeling like i had to justify my involvement and interest in the feminist community while loudly and constantly proclaiming my gender identity as valid.
$1/20 pages/Quarter size
by sari
Sari's 4th issue of their zine is text heavy and full of personal stories regarding gender, relationships and community. They write about staying single while queer and coming out as gender variant/trans* in 2010. Sari shares hir difficult experience within the feminist community, the pressure they felt and gender neutral pronouns.
i began feeling like i had to justify my involvement and interest in the feminist community while loudly and constantly proclaiming my gender identity as valid.
you've got a friend in pennsylvania #5
$1/20 pages/Quarter size
by sari
I was pretty engrossed in Sari's story about working as a warehouse packer in a local organic farmers cooperative. They faced racism and sexism daily from their co-workers. Sari writes about dealing with the comments & degrading treatment while also bonding with a few other workers. I especially enjoyed the in-depth piece at the end of the zine about hir lessons learned which deals with farming, privilege, college and manual labor.
$1/20 pages/Quarter size
by sari
I was pretty engrossed in Sari's story about working as a warehouse packer in a local organic farmers cooperative. They faced racism and sexism daily from their co-workers. Sari writes about dealing with the comments & degrading treatment while also bonding with a few other workers. I especially enjoyed the in-depth piece at the end of the zine about hir lessons learned which deals with farming, privilege, college and manual labor.
you've got a friend in pennsylvania #6
$2.50/48 pages/Quarter size
by sari
This issue of the personal zine series focuses on the subject of suicide and the various impacts and consequences such actions draw in. Taking a unique standpoint from a family well aware of the loss and anger suicides bring, this zine sensitively and simply tells the various stories that the writer knows personally. There is no act, no pretense, and that's what makes this issue a beautifully sad example of mental health and suicide.
Review by Kris
$2.50/48 pages/Quarter size
by sari
This issue of the personal zine series focuses on the subject of suicide and the various impacts and consequences such actions draw in. Taking a unique standpoint from a family well aware of the loss and anger suicides bring, this zine sensitively and simply tells the various stories that the writer knows personally. There is no act, no pretense, and that's what makes this issue a beautifully sad example of mental health and suicide.
Review by Kris
your secretary #2/Heaven Street (split zine)
$2/40 pages/Quarter size
by Jami & Shaun
Jami's side of the split deals with Detroit, the death of her older brother, coming out & her family's denial, heartbreak and the importance of sharing your story. Jami feels very relatable through her writing. You never feel like there would be a secret handshake requirement to connect with her.
Shaun writes about leaving Detroit and how easily he is able to move on from the city. He moves west to Seattle and begins traveling by public transit, which is a new & interesting experience for him. He shares a few bus stories that involve crackheads, baked goods & a fighting meth couple.
$2/40 pages/Quarter size
by Jami & Shaun
Jami's side of the split deals with Detroit, the death of her older brother, coming out & her family's denial, heartbreak and the importance of sharing your story. Jami feels very relatable through her writing. You never feel like there would be a secret handshake requirement to connect with her.
Shaun writes about leaving Detroit and how easily he is able to move on from the city. He moves west to Seattle and begins traveling by public transit, which is a new & interesting experience for him. He shares a few bus stories that involve crackheads, baked goods & a fighting meth couple.
your secretary #4/There is No Magnificent Creature (split zine)
$2/40 pages/Half size
by Jami & Tricia
Jami (your secretary) starts her side of the split with the burning of Forest Arms Apartments and her memories there. She reflects on the suicide of three friends that occurred during a two-year span. Jami discusses letting go, moving on, the way Chicago makes her feel and reminiscing about Detroit. She writes, "Lessons were learned; wrongs forgotten; arms opened wide; mischief made antidotal. I had worried that I had dug my own grave in the city of ruins and said as much. "I burned a lot of bridges."
Tricia's side deals with the death of her friend, Nina, and the funeral that didn't truly represent her friend. She writes about Nina and their friendship. Tricia also talks about her cousin who lived with her family and her passing at age 27. She writes, "... this journey started the moment I realized that I, shawl-wearing-Nina, and anglo-jesus were all counterfeits of acceptability that reflected the values and beliefs of a thoroughly fucked up dominant strain of society."
$2/40 pages/Half size
by Jami & Tricia
Jami (your secretary) starts her side of the split with the burning of Forest Arms Apartments and her memories there. She reflects on the suicide of three friends that occurred during a two-year span. Jami discusses letting go, moving on, the way Chicago makes her feel and reminiscing about Detroit. She writes, "Lessons were learned; wrongs forgotten; arms opened wide; mischief made antidotal. I had worried that I had dug my own grave in the city of ruins and said as much. "I burned a lot of bridges."
Tricia's side deals with the death of her friend, Nina, and the funeral that didn't truly represent her friend. She writes about Nina and their friendship. Tricia also talks about her cousin who lived with her family and her passing at age 27. She writes, "... this journey started the moment I realized that I, shawl-wearing-Nina, and anglo-jesus were all counterfeits of acceptability that reflected the values and beliefs of a thoroughly fucked up dominant strain of society."
Your Secretary #5
$2/24 pages/Quarter size
by Jami Sailor
"It's a balancing act which still needs practice."
Diabetes has become a household name for many people. In this zine, Jami does a wonderful job of talking about her own experiences with diabetes which include her family and camp stories. What I enjoyed most was that she included snippets of her camp life, such as what she experienced in camp (not all about diabetes) and how she takes care of herself. The latter is actually very beneficial for everyone as it describes easy ways to take care of ourselves.
Review by Celia Medrano
$2/24 pages/Quarter size
by Jami Sailor
"It's a balancing act which still needs practice."
Diabetes has become a household name for many people. In this zine, Jami does a wonderful job of talking about her own experiences with diabetes which include her family and camp stories. What I enjoyed most was that she included snippets of her camp life, such as what she experienced in camp (not all about diabetes) and how she takes care of herself. The latter is actually very beneficial for everyone as it describes easy ways to take care of ourselves.
Review by Celia Medrano
Zine Grab Bags! ~ Large
$7 each
Compiled by Sage
Each zine grab bag will contain at least five zines, sometimes more. I pre-pack them so each zine grab bag will vary. They may contain titles that are currently listed on our catalog or titles that are no longer available. I try to add goodies in each bag like candy, one inch buttons, stickers and/or small handmade items.
Zine Grab Bags! ~ Small
$5 each
Compiled by Sage
Each zine grab bag will contain at least three zines. I pre-pack them so each zine grab bag will vary. They may contain titles that are currently listed on our catalog or titles that are no longer available. I WILL add goodies in each bag like candy, one inch buttons, stickers and/or small handmade items.
