by Leanne

This short how-to zine was inspired by the punk DIY events calendars seen in various cities across the United States. After realizing how awesome it was to have a tangible paper calendar filled with free events, workshops, bike rides and punk shows to turn to in case of boredom, Leanne decided to start one in her own city, Pittsburgh. Leanne saw this sort of calendar as a way to bring different social circles who are interested the same sort of punk/DIY activities together by sharing information about cool events in a way that’s accessible to everyone. This zine details the steps Leanne took to start the “Do It!” calender, such as how to get people involved in your project, copying and distributing it and possible problems that may arise. This is a fun, inspiring zine that will give you awesome ideas to make your community even cooler.

20 pages, quarter legal.
$1

by Efrén de la Cruz, Martín Eskerra, NHSR, José Miguel Salcido, Marisol Valdez and edited by Héctor J. Herrera

Aquí No Hay Nada, published in Mexicali, Mexico, translates to “there is nothing in here”. What Héctor is referencing with the title is the boredom many residents of Mexicali feel in their small town. Within the black cardstock folder there are five zines by five different artists from Mexicali, each with a sewn binding and soft cardboard covers. All of the written works are entirely in Spanish, but if Spanish isn’t your native language, do not fret! All you need is a good background in the language and a Spanish dictionary by your side! If you are fluent in Spanish, this collection of zines is not to be missed. Even if you’re not, the three zines with text also include drawing and/or photography. One of the most interesting zines included is Marisol Valdez’s portraiture of mentally ill young women. It is entitled “No estamos locas, somos de un estilo especial” [we aren't crazy, we are of a special style] and frames mental illness as not something scary or tragic, but a unique set of challenges these women deal with. All of these zines are beautiful and deal with culture, identity, place and self. Aqui No Hay Nada #2 proves that there is a flourishing artistic community in Mexicali, and though there may not be much to do, there is lots of art to be made.

5 10-page zines with cardstock screen printed covers and sewn binding, screen printed cardstock folder
$15

published by Bert Benson

Each issue of Art Bureau showcases the work of a variety of artists and illustrators alongside interviews and articles. The work of Junichi Tsuneoka graces the cover of this issue, and art by Feanne and Zeptonn are featured inside. Art Bureau #12 also features an article by Faythe Levine on the inception of her Milwaukee based art and craft space, the Paper Boat Boutique & Gallery.

36 pages, color cardstock covers, quarter legal.
$3

published by Bert Benson

Each issue of Art Bureau showcases the work of a variety of artists and illustrators alongside interviews and articles. This issue of Art Bureau features a cover design by Kyle Pellet, a Q&A with the filmmakers of the graffiti documentary Bomb It, photos from the Want2BSquare exhibition, an interview with the artists behind Wallspankers and artwork by Henrique Lima.

36 pages, color cardstock covers, quarter legal.
$3

published by Bert Benson

Each issue of Art Bureau showcases the work of a variety of artists and illustrators alongside interviews and articles. The cover of Art Bureau #15 was created by the artists Sebastian Bagge and Julio Rolle of 44 Flavours Magazine and artist collective. Inside are interviews with 44 Flavours, Holograph Magazine and the 1000 Journals Project. Artwork by Inksecticid and Topsi round out the issue, which features purple spot color throughout, making for another visually satisfying issue of Art Bureau.

36 pages, color cardstock covers, quarter legal.
$3

published by Bert Benson

Each issue of Art Bureau showcases the work of a variety of artists and illustrators alongside interviews and articles. This issue of Art Bureau is heavy on the artwork with an intricate cover illustrated by Mulheres Barbadas. Art by Bubi Au Yeung, Piktorama, Catalina Estrada and Jan Willem Wennekes make up the bulk of this issue. A short interview with Computer Arts Projects, a digital illustration magazine, clues readers into the relationships between artists and their publishers.

36 pages, color cardstock covers, quarter legal.
$3

published by Bert Benson

Each issue of Art Bureau showcases the work of a variety of artists and illustrators alongside interviews and articles. Hannah Stouffer’s stunning hand-drawn, highly detailed illustrations grace the cover and inside of this issue of Art Bureau. Work by graphic designer Cristian Vargas is featured throughout the zine. An interview with Matt W. Moore and an article on advice for new illustrators comprise the text portion of this awesome issue.

36 pages, color cardstock covers, quarter legal.
$3

published by Birdsong Micropress

Birdsong isn’t your average literary publication. Featuring works by artists, musicians and writers who all share belief and commitments to feminism, queer rights, anti-racism and anti-classism, Birdsong brings to the forefront pieces of literature and visual art that are often relegated to the sidelines. This is the second anniversary issue of the publication and is subtitled ‘ravel’ in reference to Birdsong’s dedication to collaboration between different mediums and communities. With a nod to the word ravel’s dual meaning of entangling and disentangling, the vignettes, short stories and poems printed on the pages of issue #12 are complex in their simplicity, quiet moments of intense meaning. Catherine Chung’s “The Ride Home” is a short yet powerful piece about a friend whose life ended just as it was beginning, and Tommy Pico’s “In Love With All My Lovers” combines Craigslist missed connections with small stories of death and bad dates. With contributions from 17 different writers and artists, such as Geoff Trenchard, Lauren Wilkinson and Chantal Johnson, Birdsong is a zine that is not to be missed.

50 pages, silkscreened covers, hand bound, cellophane packaging with 2 stickers and 1 one-inch pin, half letter
$6

by Alex Wrekk

Brainscan is not only a beautifully written perzine, but innovative in its design as well. Alex is probably the one of the most interesting zinesters when it comes to layout, as she uses medium of photocopying to the fullest in every issue. This is an older issue of Brainscan, dating all the way back to 2002 and focuses mainly on that year’s Portland Zine Symposium which Alex helped plan. She writes about unspoken hierarchies in the zine community, attending workshops, how it’s easy to feel so close to zinesters that you’ve never met and more. Alex also writes upon being involved in the Rock n’ Roll Camp for Girls and her DIY wedding. Included in issue #19 the text from Brainscan #18.5, which was a very limited run. Since this issue is pretty old, it can be hard to find, so if you missed out on getting it when it first came out, now is your chance!

64 pages, offset printed, 6 1/2″ x 5 1/2″
$2

by Alex Wrekk

Alex intended this issue of Brainscan to be a travel zine about the experiences she had on the Copy and Destroy Zine Tour. Instead, she describes Brainscan #20 as being like a venn diagram — stories from the time she spent living in Portland, stories about when she lived in Salt Lake City and stories that combine the two. Alex writes about her personal ghosts that haunt the places that she once called home. She recounts stories of working in coffee shops, old relationships and friendships, and drinking games that involve chasing alcohol with cups of coffee. As always, this issue is beautifully written and visually stunning, with hand-pasted covers that lend a personal touch to the zine.

64 pages, offset printed, hand pasted cardstock cover, quarter letter
$2