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.
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goods
Andéol, Vedas MayaThe scarves of Andéol bear names bordering on triptical brainforest – and being a magic-pen toting child of Byron, I love that. Aditi Atomic....
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Gorman Autumn/Winter 2012If you have been on the book or blogs today, no doubt you’ve noticed women bejazzing their patterned leggings at the sight of Gorman’s...
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Bread and Circus Wholefoods Canteen...The people behind Bread and Circus like adjectives. On a menu built around utter respect for the vegetable, Bullet chilli is ‘brave’,...
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Erin LightfootA love of tangible objects drove Erin from her background in web and graphic design into the arms of jewellery, textiles, and print – and...
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Stolen Girlfriends Club, ‘Here...It’s no surprise that Stolen Girlfriends Club have nailed it yet again with their AW12 ‘Here Lies The Bones’ collection. Derek...
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Establishment 218My favourite part of Establishment 218 is that it’s a meat fridge called Establishment 218 and they treat you like a favourite guest at...