#izm2014

Name: Andy Media/publication details: A4 pages folded into unstapled/unbound book, various contributors (writing, art, reviews), free or by donation. Issue/series: 1 Cover photo: http://instagram.com/p/q5vBvDvt_A/ Summary: Cut-and-paste of reviews, an interview, art in various media. Should you read it? Yes Why? Awesome lino cut of David Bowie (at first I thought it was Michael Jackson because of the nose, whoops), video game musings (Atari vs. XBox), an interview of one of the contributing artists in this issue, and a column about a TV series that has little exposure despite the people involved in all aspects of its production. That’s *your* opinion. Why should OTHERS read the zine? It's a hyperactive, manic but friendly zine on cool things that don't necessarily have an immediate connection - most of the things in this issue are contemporary culture-specific or things that never go out of fashion. Contact info for the maker/s? e-mail - andy_magazine @ yahoo.com.au // www.myspace.com/andy_magazine

for Sat 19/7/2014 Name: I really really like you Media/publication details: 24 pages, square book, iridescent cardboard cover. Illustrated artwork, narrative, by Ayano Takeuchi, $6 AUD (still available through Sticky Inst. mail order!) Issue/series: none Cover photo: http://instagram.com/p/q5uX6lPt-N Summary: Wordless short story about a girl, a book, a boy, feelings and daydreamy revelries. Should you read it? Yes. Why? I've read/looked through it a few times and keep picking up more of the 'narrative' There's two sections: in the first one, it looks like a child is reading a book and imagining *that* narrative in her head. The second section seems more obscure: a young woman is trying to explain something to a young man and seems to panic as the end approaches; you're never really sure if the woman is recalling childhood or if we're seeing her the way she sees herself. But, oh gosh, the artwork. It's stunning. That’s *your* opinion. Why should OTHERS read the zine? it's wordless, you can't really be sure what the definitive story is, and other readers might come up with a completely different interpretation. I have previously mentioned that I'm a bit dense with word-free narratives, so you should probably seek out a copy and decide for yourself. Contact info for the maker/s? website - www.theotheraudrey.com (which includes contact details for the artist)

for Fri 18/7/2014 Name: Qwerty & You Media/publication details: A4 pages folded into A5 book, full colour, poetry, prose, artworkSept 2010, $5 Issue/series: issue 1 - a look at Little Red Riding Hood, a short story, a recipe, a paper toy & artists images, all for you. Cover photo: front... http://instagram.com/p/q2_l3RPt2s and a bonus... back! http://instagram.com/p/q2_5-zvt3K Summary: Inaugural issue - variations on the theme 'Red Riding Hood', the tale's history, retellings and possible interpretations thereof... Should you read it? Yes, but when you have time to attempt all the awesome activities/suggestions included. It's excellent rainy day reading - with the biggest teapot nearby. Why? It's very interactive - a paper-cut-out toy wolf, a sewing pattern of sorts for your own Red hood, a recipe. There alone I have cited three possible ways in which a clumsy person (well, me) could meet death. Unsanitised discussion or creative work on fairytales will never go out of fashion (probably because they're so damn gory and creepy...) and neither will hunting for whatever the hell the original story is supposed to 'teach' kids. That’s *your* opinion. Why should OTHERS read the zine? You may be less clumsier and adept at cutting paper, baking bread goods and are more likely to consider the sewing pattern a 'creative hack' if you have a few minutes of free time and the right odds and ends around, those of whom I am indeed jealous. Contact info for the maker/s? website; editor Andrew Weatherill www.studioqwerty.com.au

Name: Ladybeard Media/publication details: typewritten text, cursive, illustrations, A5, $2 AUD.*** Issue/series: no. 2 of 2 so far - 'Transhistorical' Cover photo: http://instagram.com/p/q2-JsdPt0g Summary: After hirsute self-acceptance (as detailed in the first issue), the maker learns more about gender re-education (the term used in the intro to this issue), talks more about beard pride, hormone levels and choosing an identity that fits, rather than one defined by society. Should you read it? Well duh, yes (I shelled out for the first one, so obviously by buying this one). Why? I was curious to know what happened after the first issue was made and am a sucker for non-stereotypical happier endings. That’s *your* opinion. Why should OTHERS read the zine? There's lot of interesting information and observations about gender and sexuality identification, queer and intersex identities. If you read the first one, then you'll probably want to read this too. There's a bit of discussion about polycystic ovarian syndrome (which show up on a 'female' body as hair usually associated with adult/post-pubescent males). That sounds a lot more overwhelming than it should - the zine-maker does an excellent job of presenting all this in a much friendlier, less convoluted way than I just did. Contact info for the maker/s? e-mail - bastian.fox.phelan @ gmail.com [***Earlier versions of material that appeared in 'The Scavenger' and 'Femme a Barbe']

Read a zine! It's just that easy. What are you reading?

I'm sad I'm going to miss this, but it sounds like it will be a blast. Hope some zine librarians can make it! 

Today's task is to post a photo with you & your zine or your zine collection. #IZM2014

The task for today is to cook a recipe from a zines. What's your favorite cook zine?