realdreamsthatnevergosmash:

Zine-writing in my bedroom. Spring 2001.

This brings back some serious memories! I was making my very first zines in my high school bedroom in 2001. And I still have some copies of them (well hidden, of course).

Zine-writing in my bedroom. Spring 2001.

This brings back some serious memories! I was making my very first zines in my high school bedroom in 2001. And I still have some copies of them (well hidden, of course).

iezinefest:

@brodiehubbard doing and interview with amber from #ZineWorks #diy #zine #zines #riversidediyprintfest (at Blood Orange Infoshop)

Looking forward to hearing this interview on Shakeytown Radio Hour!

steal this idea…

commongenus:

hey there lookr/readr/likr/tumblrr…

i was recently talking to my buddy eric mchenry (rad artist you can find here at ttusk.tumblr.com ) about this idea he had… matchbook zines. he’s a smart man. so here i am sharing the process…

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LAZF 2013 tabler, Jeff of common genus, shows ya how to make really cool matchbook zines in this post. Check it out!

fanzines:

The beautiful Samizdat Zine Library in Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.

snacksandsammies:

V made this zine display out of a wooden pallet.

smallfury:

Independent Publishing Resource Center (IPRC)

I went and had a look around the IPRC, which is essentially a one stop shop for those interested in the self-publishing scene in Portland. The facilities include; letterpress, screen printing, computers to use on site, an ever expanding zine library, as well as the use of typewriters, photocopiers, printers, guillotines, binding machines and anything else you might feasibly need.

They’ve been up and running for 15 years, and their space now is fantastic - sounds like it has come a long way from the days of “a photocopier in a closet”.

It is based on an affordable membership scheme, enabling anyone to get involved. They also do a lot of outreach projects, courses, and collaborate with local organisations.

Thanks to Chloe and Asher, two of the volunteers that let me wander around and distract many of their members. I left feeling somewhat envious that London hasn’t got anything quite like this to offer.

www.iprc.org

The IPRC in Portland is huge, impressive and awesome! I wish there were something like that in Los Angeles. I’m sure tons of people would be into it!

The Chronicles of M–.: [Zine Note] "Real Life: A Magical Guide to Getting off the Internet"

thechroniclesofm:

Title: “Real Life: A Magical Guide to Getting off the Internet”
Author(s): Dave Cave & Maranda Elizabeth
Date read: May 12, 2013

Another of the zines from the Fight Boredom Distro mini-haul (I think).

“So you’re in a pit of mind-numbing, unstoppable internet use.”

I’ve certainly been there….

DIY: We’re Doin’ It is a short documentary about women in the DIY culture who organize and create for their communities. This film features interviews with artists, musicians, zinesters, and a filmmaker. Produced by Maria A. Yanez, Annie Knight, and Rhianne Bergado. Directed by Maria A. Yanez.

DIY: We’re Doin It (Trailer) (by Maria)

Riverside Print Fest is back and I am so happy to see it! Zinesters will have their wares on display, and there will be workshops and readings for you to attend throughout the day. Don’t forget to stop by the zine library, too! Exhibitors include a lot of titles that are new (and exciting) to me, plus former LAZF tablers like She’s Not A Morning Person, Double Fur Press, Pimpkillah, and Seite Books.

BONUS: just after the Fest, there will be a screening of DIY: We’re Doin’ It, a short documentary about women in DIY culture–artists, zinesters, musicians–that includes two amazing ladies from Zineworks, Annie Knight and Angela Asbell. Can’t wait to check this one out!

(via Mark Your Calendars: May 18 is Riverside DIY Printfest!! | LA Zine Fest)

jennyandthelibrarians:

tarynhipp:

“My brains feels so weird. Depression is a motherfucker & it’s exhausting & alienating & at times, completely & utterly debilitating. Lately I’ve been feeling pretty ok, not great but good with the goal of “good enough”. I haven’t cried myself to sleep in a long time or slept for an excessive amount of hours (well, that’s not entirely true). I’ve been going to the gym, sort of eating ok (minus taffy & espresso) & staying on top of zine mail, even socializing. But something is still off. I take my meds but I don’t think they are working. I consider calling my doctor to mak an appointment to talk about it but then I get exhausted at the idea of it it. It’s just TOO HARD. So I just keep taking them & spend hours on the internet reading about other drugs I might like better or might work better. I dream of anti-depressants & antipsychotics & a healthy brain that doesn’t fuck with me constantly.”

-excerpt “don’t be afraid to talk about mental illness” from lady teeth #2 available at ladyteeth.etsy.com

i <3 taryn. and her zines.