The Thousands

The zines normally come to me. They sneak on to coffee tables nearby, or drape themselves conspiciously over friends’ book shelves. They jostle for my attention in cafes, paper-cutting innocent bystanders queueing for their lattes. There’s just something in the way my stars are aligned, because although I never set out to hunt down one of these papery gems they always find a way into my book bag.

All that is set to change because thanks to Take Care, I can now go TO the zines. Two dedicated zine zealots are behind the phenomenon, collecting the finest stapled samples from around the globe. You can read a little about each zine on the site, then order for as little as 50c. This just in – you can still buy things for 50c.

The collection ranges from tiny whispers of poetry to full-blown colour graphics. You can find zine heavyweights like Vanessa Berry, and newcomers sharing emotional journeys and cookie recipes. Sushi Karoake sounds particularly cute, and comes with bonus 3D glasses! Have a look.