LA ZINE FEST

thrashmetalpunk: V. Vale’s punk fanzine Search and...

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:01:31 -0700

V. Vale’s punk fanzine Search and Destroy. Started with money borrowed from Allen Ginsberg and Lawrence Ferlinghetti of City Lights Books.

“I didn’t really have a life until punk rock came along.” — V Vale

PIONEERS PRESS: HELP SAVE PIONEERS PRESS

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:06:39 -0700

PIONEERS PRESS: HELP SAVE PIONEERS PRESS:

gnade:

Man, it has been a STRUGGLE this past week trying to save Pioneers Press. If you haven’t heard, after a terrible month and a half for sales, our little publishing house/distro was left on the verge of going out of business. That’s how it rolls with small businesses; just a quick tip…

distro

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:01:14 -0700

afrogami:

I want to create a distro that houses zines/chapbooks created by those not often represented in the zine community, women of color. I know they are out there and I know they have a lot to say…so, why not do something about it?

I want to encourage all women to participate. I want truths. Right now I just need help. If you create zines or know anybody who does message me and I will contact you. If you would be interested in submitting your zine in the future, let me know.

Women of color zinesters, message this person!

realdreamsthatnevergosmash: Zine-writing in my bedroom. Spring...

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:47:55 -0700

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).

iezinefest: @brodiehubbard doing and interview with amber from...

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:46:02 -0700

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...

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:01:08 -0700

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,...

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:01:26 -0700

fanzines:

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

snacksandsammies: V made this zine display out of a wooden...

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:01:28 -0700

snacksandsammies:

V made this zine display out of a wooden pallet.

smallfury: Independent Publishing Resource Center (IPRC) I went...

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:01:12 -0700

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"

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:40:18 -0700

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...

Sun, 12 May 2013 11:30:40 -0700

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!...

Sat, 11 May 2013 11:30:43 -0700

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....

Wed, 08 May 2013 19:30:46 -0700

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.

jtwiggjtwigg: strangerdistro: Stranger Danger is back open...

Tue, 07 May 2013 19:30:39 -0700

jtwiggjtwigg:

strangerdistro:

Stranger Danger is back open & lookin’ good! A HUGE THANK YOU to Caro Griffin for the website redesign and also to Jaclyn Miller for the sweet new banner that you see up top! Best dudes! Best zines! Best life!

LOVE the new banner! stranger danger is one of the best distros around for sure.

Stranger Danger is a great place to order zines from!

Photo

Mon, 06 May 2013 19:30:48 -0700

champoyhate: MAY 4 @ Downtown Los Angeles TONIGHT in...

Sat, 04 May 2013 15:33:17 -0700

champoyhate:

MAY 4 @ Downtown Los Angeles

TONIGHT in DTLA!

Lots of folks who have tabled at LA Zine Fest are showing work in this tonight! Check out work from previous tablers such as Dustin Garcia, Hamo Bahnam, JT Steiny, Keenan Marshall Keller, Alex Chiu, Champoy, Kelsey Short, A’misa Chiu, Simon Sotelo & more!

RSVP on Facebook here!

jenny and the librarians.: call for submissions: zine on physical/mental illness

Thu, 02 May 2013 19:30:29 -0700

jenny and the librarians.: call for submissions: zine on physical/mental illness:

jennyandthelibrarians:

(PLEASE RE-BLOG):

call for submissions for a zine about the convergence of physical disability and mental illness.

if you have any form of chronic physical disability paired with a form of mental illness, this zine wants you!

people suffering from a physical ailment have a much higher rate…

Trades garnered from Claremont Zinefest. We’re going to have a...

Wed, 01 May 2013 12:03:55 -0700

Trades garnered from Claremont Zinefest. We’re going to have a few more pictures and a recap up soon!

It was great to meet some new people! We traded with A Shop Called Quest (Skinner; ColorInkBook), Rusty Jordan (History In Ruins), Zineworks (Pocket Guide to Being a Safe & Sane Zine Pal), Allied Forces Press (Raw Bones, New Observations, ALFQuarterly, Battle Toads), Julia Glassman (Formulaic), SPEW Stickers (Midnight Madness), and Camera Creeps (Loophole). The superheroes-as-cats-in-costumes cards are by Nathaniel Osollo.

— Bianca

(via Great trades from Claremont Zinefest! | LA Zine Fest)

mu-see-ums: COMMON PEOPLE is now available available...

Wed, 01 May 2013 10:41:30 -0700

mu-see-ums:

COMMON PEOPLE is now available available ONLINE!

http://bit.ly/ZPryKx

Go there to get 100 one sheet zines by 100 international artists. Its in a handstamped box. What are you waiting for?

Also available from Good Press, Ti Pi Tin and our boyz Bronze Age Editions

ESPN’s Alxis Ratkevich, who covered LAZF and already made...

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 18:30:34 -0700

ESPN’s Alxis Ratkevich, who covered LAZF and already made one great video about it (http://ow.ly/krpXI), is a hit machine. This latest footage from LAZF 2013 features Shut Up Slut zine, Razorcake/Gorsky Press, Inc., Drippy Bone Books, Thought Nachos, Cosmic Bummer Funnies, and synchronicity space los angeles!