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• The Prince Zine

  Amberson, Joshua James, 1982-

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  Amerberson, describing himself as "not the biggest Prince fan," examines Prince's music and career from the perspective of his influence on culture and the ways he used his fame to push boundaries. Commentary is interspersed with lists such as…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Radical Books That Aren't a Slog

  Leftist Book Recommendations for Newly Radical Folks

  Fox, Violet B. (Violet Bluestocking),

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  Put off by giant reading lists of dense leftist theory by dead white men, zine advocate and Chicago Librarian Violet Fox invites you to consider the 17 books, both fiction and non-fiction, that shifted her perspective while also being engaging and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Hot Propaganda

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  Hot Propaganda's mission statement describes it as "a print and digital zine exploring truth, lies, and everything in between with a focus on diverse and southern creatives." Everything about this zine is lovely, from the poetry, stories,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Strange Fruit. 2

  the Twisted Mouth of Black Horror

  Jacocks, Shiane D.

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  Based on a class they taught, Jacocks "provide(s) a first start to understanding Black horror and what it can be." Juxtaposing the racist tropes of the horror genre with the works of Black artists, such as Toni Morrison's Beloved, Jordan Peele's…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Heavy

  Dulce, Rizzo,

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  "For a long time the taste of McDonald's was reminiscent of tears and snot for me....Some days I can see the number of calories hovering over a piece of pizza, taunting me." Dulce examines the family dynamics that led to their disordered eating and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Masculinities

  Interviews

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  Wondering why men seem less likely than women to explore and push the boundaries of their gender, Cindy Crabb interviews several men about what it means to be masculine and the role models that formed their sense of self.

• All About Herpes

  Birch, Charlie

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  Everything you've wanted to know but were afraid to ask. The author tells you about the different types of the virus, the symptoms, and transmission rates. He also shares personal anecdotes of living with the virus.

• Circuit Punk

  a Music Technology Zine. Issue #001

  Glass, Cameron,

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  A zine for circuit-benders focused on instruments, music, and art. Topics range from 3D-printing your own guitar, to creating a cassette tape loop, to turning a PlayStation 2 into an art generator, and much, much more. Circuit diagrams are…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Songs From My Divorce

  Morean, Sarah,

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  The author's divorce and the music that got her through it provide inspiration for the zine, but do not confine her selections. Every page starts with a title and favorite lyric, then goes on to discuss the personal feelings she associates with it,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Interweave

  a Zine About Black Girls & Braids

  Hodges, Jean M.,

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  Poetry, comics, art, and fiction. The highlight is a story about a werewolf, with plenty to say about the ignorance of others, but also the shocking harm that comes from those in similar circumstance reinforcing self-hatred.

• The Free Spirit of Zora Neale Hurston

  Ghoulier Studio,

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  The author describes the personal aspects of Hurston's life, arguing that her writing was the outgrowth of her free spirit rather than a primary part of her experience.

• Route 6 N. Broadway

  A Rider's Guide

  Cooke, Paul

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  Cooke describes the buildings, businesses, and parks along bus route 6 through Lexington, Kentucky, sharing their history and trivia as he travels. Hand-drawn illustrations of the landmarks he passes bring the stories to life.

• Help! I Have a Manager!

  How to Understand Your Manager's Job & Do Awesome Work Together

  Evans, Julia,

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  Known for her zine series on using and learning the Linux operating system, here Evans shares how to get along with your manager and develop the soft skills required to get ahead. Topics covered include: surviving performance reviews, resolving…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• How to Understand Sewing Symbols

  Pattern Markings & What They Mean

  Bowen, Tanner Frost,

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  Bowen explains the symbols that are printed on sewing patterns, from the most basic to the esoteric. Learn the details that you might be missing.

• Last Night at the Casino. [#1]

  McCall, Billy,

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  McCall is a prolific zinester with several long-running series and his own distro. In this one he details his experience as a dealer, and throughout the series takes a deep-dive into casino culture.

• One Punk's Guide to Free Jazz

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  The One Punk's Guide series from Razorcake Magazine covers a wide variety of subjects. In this issue One Punk shares the difficult path he took toward appreciating free jazz, some of the cultural influences on its acceptance or lack thereof, and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Tributaries. #6

  Jc,

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  The author describes her struggles to be taken seriously by medical professionals, even with clear x-ray evidence of the severity of her condition. Diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis as a child, she shares her feelings about the disease's…Read moreRead more of this annotation