you're an angel, you littl edevil

you're an angel, you littl edevil

via she reviews zines by robyn on 1/11/08

(randy robbins)
1/2 letter; 24 pages
$1.00 (po box 17131, anaheim, ca 92817-7131)

a fan zine, this first issue (at least one more is to come) starts a chronology of Devil Girls, the comic creation of Chris Cooper. i struggled to get through this zine. not because of the writing which was really good or the layout, which was about as good as a fan zine can get. my issue was simple: the feminist in me struggles with the Devil Girl imagery. that said, for those who are fans of the drawings, this zine is a must-buy. randy does a great job of cataloging images (both drawn and photographed), and with the promise of more issues, fans should rejoice! i wish i could have gotten into it more because i love learning about new things, but i know that there's tons more people out there who will love this zine than someone like me.

pretend it didn't happen and maybe it will go away #12

pretend it didn't happen and maybe it will go away #12

via she reviews zines by robyn on 1/15/08

(bethany hart)
1/2 letter; 24 pages
$2.00, monstershideoutAThotmailDOTcom

this was another hard zine to make it through. again, it was amazing, but i think it just hit close to home. bethany talks about her grandfather, his illness and passing, and the abuse he inflicted on the family. and it's also about her grandmother, about her dad's side of the family, and how the death of the patriarch in their family started to destroy their family bond. so sad and so familiar. for anyone who has gone through family trauma of any kind, this zine will ring true and is a must-read.

leviathan #1

 

leviathan #1

via she reviews zines by Robyn on 9/17/07

(black bridgade)
1/2 letter, 4 pages
po box 4362, allentown pa, 18105

this small but mighty publication is the efforts of the Black Brigade. fighting for the oppressed all across the world, this inaugural issue of their newsletter is an introduction to the group.

 

 

fur feathers skin scales

fur feathers skin scales

via she reviews zines by Robyn on 9/11/07

(elizabeth matthews)
1/2 letter; 34 pages
echolalia23@yahoo.com

this comp-zine is full of amazing stories about animals. all are dream-like, fictional stories, well-written and super fun to read!

if you like stories about animals.

which are not usually my thing. but if even i can get sucked in, then anyone and everyone should pick this zine up.l

art freak

 

 

 

 

art freak

via she reviews zines by Robyn on 9/10/07

(carol parks)
1/2 letter; 16 pages
carolparks.com

i love this zine! discusions of her at, of making art and of loving art all fill it's pages - she teaches you a new technique, lists some great art-related films and so much more. a must-read for all artists!

 

 

 

 

erik and laura marie magazine #37

erik and laura marie magazine #37

via she reviews zines by Robyn on 9/7/07

(laura-marie)
1/2 letter; 36 pages
www.myspace.com/lauramarietaylor
veralinnyumsweet@yahoo.com

full of poetry and prose, this issue discusses love, boobies, college and so much more! i always love reading her zines, and this one is no exception. she's super prolific and probably has six more issues already out, so check out her myspace for the latest issue.

dorothea 1

 

 

 

dorothea 1

via she reviews zines by Robyn on Aug 31, 2007

(mike baker)
1/4 letter; 40 pages; $1.00
gomek@comcast.net

written after his mother died, mark dealt with at least some of his feelings through the stories in this zine. sad at times and full of people in transition, this zine can be tough at times to read. mark's phenomenal writing definitely keeps you reading, though.

 

 

 

thirteenth story #2

 

 

 

thirteenth story #2

via she reviews zines by Robyn on Aug 30, 2007

(jaye frisina)
1/4 letter; 16 pages
jaye@thritheenthstory.com

i loved this art zine ... great photos and drawings, plus a great short history of skywriting. small in stature but mighty in content, it's definitely a great zine to pick up.

 

 

 

 

croq 8

 

 

 

croq 8

via she reviews zines by Robyn on Aug 27, 2007

(comp zine)
1/2 letter; 52 pages; $4.00
croq.etsy.com

this great eighth issue covers the ins and outs of indie business, with articles on everything from indie craft fairs to crafting with kids to crafty resolutions. as always, there are tons of great projects and recipes throughout. if you're crafty, this is the zine for you.

 

 

 

chinese kitchen

 

 

 

chinese kitchen

via she reviews zines by Robyn on Aug 24, 2007

(elise sampson)
1/2 letter; 32 pages; no price listed
www.itsmysite.com/chinesesweatshop

elise's tremendous zine is a work of art. hand-written with stapled-in additions like feathers and notes, the meat of the zine is a detailed description of the contents of her kitchen and of chinese markets. i honestly thought this would be the most boring zine ever, bu tit was actually super cute - each item has a memory and a story and is a little window into elise's world, and chinese culture in general (in some cases).

 

 

 

 

corduroy stars #3

 

 

 

corduroy stars #3

via she reviews zines by Robyn on Aug 23, 2007

(laura)
1/4 letter; 48 pages
onesmallflicker.livejournal.com

inspired at the beginnings and the ends of love affairs, this zine's inspiration comes from the latter. super heavy and deep, this is a zine that'll take a few reads to get through but it's worth it. i loved her list of firsts, and found myself inspired to write my own! i'm not sure if/where you can pick this up, since it was written two years ago, but hunt it down!

 

 

 

 

beyond #4

 

 

 

beyond #4

via she reviews zines by Robyn on Aug 23, 2007

(anke)
1/4 letter; 44 pages; no cost listed
linotteAThotmailDOTcom; linotte.livejournal.com

after over a year of waiting, anke finally gifts us with another issue of her zine. full of words and her drawings (gorgeous, amazing drawings), anke talks about how her life has changed since the last zine. from Germany, anke moves to London and most o the zine is about that transition: to college, to a new culture, to new friends. it's captivating and definitely worth picking up.

 

 

 

 

birthdays and christmas

 

 

 

birthdays and christmas

via she reviews zines by Robyn on Aug 23, 2007

(alex wrekk)
1/2 legal; 24 pages
branscanzineATriseupDOTnet

alex put together this zine in about a week, discussing several of the birthdays and christmases that marked her life. i've always been a big fan of hers, the way she shares these glimpses into her world in succinct little snippets that hold so much. always prolific and generous with her sharing, this zine is the perfect intro for anyone who's never read her zines. all four of you that are left!

 

 

 

barrelhouse 2

 

 

 

barrelhouse 2

via she reviews zines by Robyn on Aug 21, 2007

(r. lee)
1/2 letter; 24 pages; $2.00
po box 1421; oshkosh, wi; 54903

in this second issue, our protagonist gets a job with the most frustratingly nice man he's ever met. in a combination of handwritten story and phenomenal drawing, an intricate and surreal tale is told. definitely worth reading, even if i didn't think it was my sort of tale.

 

 

 

the juniper 6

 

 

 

the juniper 6

via she reviews zines by Robyn on Aug 21, 2007

(dan murphy)
1/2 letter; 12 pages; free with stamp
juniperjournalAThotmailDOTcom

from discussions of trickle-down effect to the consequences of the quest for cheaper food, this issue hits some difficult issues. the essay on local buying, coupled with the discussion of "five acres of freedom" makes this zine one to pick up for sure.

 

 

 

elephant mess 16

 

 

 

elephant mess 16

via she reviews zines by Robyn on Aug 20, 2007

(dan murphy)
1/2 legal; 24 pages; no price listed
messyelephantAThotmailDOTcom

focused o bugs, this issue combines poetry, prose, pictures and more, and is both creepy and amazing. for anyone who has bug issues, i'd recommend moving on to another zine, but for the rest of you, definitely grab it up!

 

 

 

Avow 19

 

 

 

avow 19

via she reviews zines by craftyone on Jul 05, 2007

avow 19
Originally uploaded by craftyone77

(keith rosson)
1/2 letter size; 44 pages
keithrossonAThotmailDOTcom

this hilarious zine chronicles a summer zine/book tour. despite keith's sarcastic and self-depreciating intro to this zine, his phenomenal writing sheds a unique light on the "glamorous" experience of book tours!

 

 

 

sarcasmic #7

 

 

 

sarcasmic #7

via she reviews zines by craftyone on Jul 05, 2007

sarcasmic #7
Originally uploaded by craftyone77

(bill)
1/2 letter size; 36 pages
everpresentbillAThotmailDOTcom

another amazing issue from "the ever-present bill". very free-flowing, this issue contains comics, poetry, creative writing, and even a few submission pieces. it would appear that bill's new-found organization and stability have only encouraged his creativity.

 

 

i want my baby

 

 

i want my baby

via she reviews zines by craftyone on Jul 04, 2007

i want my baby
Originally uploaded by craftyone77

(melanie)
1/8 letter size; 28 pages
rebelgirl89AThotmailDOTcom

this zine can be incredibly triggering, as the topic is miscarriage, but there is power in melanie using her voice to discuss a painful (and usually not talked about) experience. this is a zine every woman should get their hands on. in my experience, many more women who have gone through something similar don't ever talk about it, sometimes not even sharing their pain with family. it is high time we women share the fear and pain surrounding this experience.

 

 

 

 

juniper #5

 

 

 

 

juniper #5

via she reviews zines by craftyone on Aug 06, 2007

juniper #5
Originally uploaded by craftyone77

(dan murphy)
1/2 letter, 12 pages; free or a stamp
juniperjournalAThotmailDOTcom

this fifth issue of Juniper challenges us to get our hands dirty, reminds us of the advice passed down through the generations. there are also mini-essays on grey water and bicycle usage. another issue to snap up!