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Tim Corrigan's Comics and Stories #2 and #3. New Voice Publishing. "It's the Small Press Age of Comics!" is proudly announced at the bottom of these comics. (12 page digest, black and white comics.) And it is true! #2 starts with part 1 of "The Big Book Signing!" and stars Mightyguy. The publishers Fred and Marvin along with MightyGuy go and set up their booth to sell their comics at Bilbo Bagpipe's Big Shop of Comics. Well drawn, funny and is that a cameo of Tim as the bartender? Looks like it. This story is continued and there is a Mr. Doodle 3 page story in the back. Wow, that's a lot of work for $1. *****5 stars out of 5. Great work at a very great price. Get #3 as it continues the story. Will MightyGuy get angry and jump into the action? Read it and see. Back up 3 page story called Large Marge! Great stuff! 12 issues for $12. Back issues $1.00. Email Tim for details on ordering: timcorrigannewvoicemedia@hotmail.com or send him $12 for 12 issues to: Timothy R. Corrigan POB 25, Houghton, NY 14744
(dan murphy)
1/2 letter, 12 pages; free or a stamp
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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!
Quiblets, a unique collaboration between wordsmith Edmund Conti and cartoonist Jim Siergey, will be released by Doggerel Daze in September. The book is a collection of word-play poems, mostly comic and always intriquing, and also a series of cartoons. Part of the fun is seeing the ways in which the poems and pictures interact. Sample pages can be viewed at http://ddaze.com/02eQuiblets/Quiblets.htm
"Quiblets offer delightful word play, letter play, and mind play. The verses are so light that they float--and so substantial that the reader gains a new appreciation for the potentialities of language." --Richard Lederer
The pocket-sized book sells for only $5.95. Orders received by mail (Doggerel Daze; 10144 Riedel Place; Cupertino, CA 95014) before the release date, September 15, will receive free shipping.
Diane of CraftyPod introduces us to a brand new handmade 'zine called Scrappy: a crafty zine for scrappy people by Niku Arbabi. The finishing touches are fantastic, love the stitching! Link.
(candace)
odd size; 26 pages
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candace opens up about her "before" and her "after", about figuring out one's sexuality amidst life's pressures and a world of preconceived notions. a phenomenal zine i think everyone should read - gay , straight, bi, questioning, or somewhere in betwee
(elizabeth switaj, editor)
1/2 letter; 14 pages
this is a phenomenal comp zine. filled with extremely different voices, these amazing fiction pieces showcase writers begging to be acknowledged for their finely honed craft. pick one up and devour it!
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(jeff miller)
1/4 letter; 48 pages
the tenth issue, on the 10th anniversary of a tremendous zine, celebrates all things incomplete. the several pieces in this zine are all parts of other works, each sitting perfect in it's unfinished state. a must-read, and it compels me to read the first nine issues as well, in effort to learn more of this writer's world.
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(lauren)
1/2 legal; 20 pages
www.galateaspants.com
this new issue springs at you with more phenomenal political discussion from page one. with discussions of "liberal" media, the situation in Venezuela, homage to John Stewart, several zine reviews, and tons of other stuff, lauren hits us again with her truth. activism put to words, lauren's zines are always worth picking up!
(nicole introvert)
1/2 letter; 20 pages
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after a six-year break nicole is back. this time she brings with her a variety of writings from her time away, each of which reflects a part of who she is, or in some places who she once was. personally, i'm a big fan of the last piece in the zine, which describes contact and friendship with an introvert such as herself. love this zine, and i'll read it again and again.
(kathy mosely)
1/2 letter; 20 pages
$2; SemiBoldATaolDOTcom
as the 20th gave birth to the 21st century, so too Kathy brought forth this zine. written about her travels from Chicago to NYC for the event, the zine also includes an amazing and brutal look at Chicago Public Housing.
(dan murphy)
1/2 letter; 24 pages
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glimpses into the life of an introvert, via moments of self-proclaimed "lucid moments when words poured out rhythmically." in the end, this zine gives you nothing more than glimpses into dan's life, but they are brilliant glimpses via amazing words.
(dan murphy)
1/2 letter; 12 pages
free; juniperjournalAThotmailDOTcom
this great zine is all about gardening, from what Dan grew last year to great growing tips for both indoor and outdoor gardeners. i love the advice and i've already put it to use in my budding garden! the best part? all you need to get this zine is a stamp!
