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The NewPages Zine RackReviews by Sean StewarttNumber Four (posted April 14, 2002)
2002 Number 35 Those people who feel a true connection with the place where they live are among the luckiest of us, I believe. Fred Argoff is among those lucky ranks, and he publishes this long-running zine all about life in Brooklyn, NY. This issue of Brooklyn! features a history of Ebbets Field, a brief tale of an unsuccessful rescue effort to salvage a Brooklyn landmark called “the tanks,” and a photographic tour of another Brooklyn (in Wisconsin!). And that’s just a sample of the Brooklyn-related history and anecdotes you’ll find in here. Very well done and worth a look! [5.5” x 8.5”, $10/4 issues, cash preferred, check/MO to Fred Argoff, 4 55-cent stamps if you want it in an envelope, $3 sample issue, Fred Argoff, 1800 Ocean Parkway #B-12, Brooklyn NY, 11223-3037].
January 2002 Number 1 Caboose is a brand new zine by Liz Saidel. There are 5 short personal stories in here, neatly illustrated just enough to not distract from the writing. Liz’s writing is clear and humorous, drawing the reader in to share some of her unique perspectives. She writes about her tendency to barf a lot as a kid, her worst job interview ever (which I have to say did sound really bad), her obsession with Breathe Right strips, working at a Sanrio store (including the pros and cons of dressing up like Hello Kitty!), and the horror of childhood camping trips with her family. I highly recommend this well-rounded little perzine! [4.25” x 5.5”, $2 to Liz Saidel, PO Box 476802, Chicago, IL 60647, lizsaidel@prontomail.com].
Spring 2002 Number 1 This handy little resource serving the mini-comix scene arrived in my mailbox the other day. If the Comixville Collective folks publish it regularly (which they currently plan to), it should continue to be a comprehensive tool for acquiring some of the best self-published comix coming out today. Each entry for a particular comic includes a glimpse of the artwork, publication date, size, contact information, and a brief description. Additional comix without artwork previews are listed on back. Highly recommended for anyone interested in DIY comix! Published by the Comixville Collective. [5.5” x 4.25”, send one 1st class stamp to: Comixville, PO Box 697, Portland OR, 97207-0697].
2000 Tome Four Hey, I didn’t even know history zines existed until DB Pedlar mentioned his to me! This issue starts off with an enjoyable fictional storyline written by DB. Fred Argoff (of Brooklyn! and Watch the Closing Doors) then tells a fascinating historical tale of some early world maps showing Antarctica in its pre-frozen state. The maps appear to have been based on ancient (possibly beyond thousands of years old) cartographic sources detailing the continent in its pre-glacial state. It seems like the history zine genre might be one of the lesser known in the zine world (there are 3 others listed on the back cover), so DB needs submissions if he is to keep publishing this wonderful zine. Contact him if you enjoy writing short historical pieces and want to be involved in a cool zine project. Oh, and order the zine while you’re at it! [5.5” x 8.5”, $2 to: DB Pedlar, 25727 Cherry Hill Rd, Cambridge Springs PA, 16403, dbpedlar@toolcity.net].
2002 In this attractive zine, Susan Boren collaborates with her sister Jennifer and Jennifer’s third-grade students, who bring us a glimpse of what’s in the night sky. Offering more than just a collection of children’s drawings, this zine provides a rare glimpse at a teacher’s methods and a wonderful collection of concrete examples of the way teaching can sometimes magically work to aid in bringing out children’s creative talents. The zine ends with some of Susan’s own reflections on the night sky. Features a glow-in-the-dark cover screen-printed by Violet Jones! [7” x 4.25”, no price listed (I’d send $2 – it’s worth it), write to: Susan Boren, PMB 265, 4230 East Towne Blvd., Madison, WI 53704, fax number: (608) 249-8762. All correspondence is considered a submission for publication].
Mid. 2002 Number One Violet Jones edits and publishes this amazing new review zine. Beyond just the 200 or so zine reviews, the Death Ship also provides news on the zine scene, letters, essays, reprints, information on do-it-yourself printing techniques, and much more. The layout is stunning, done without the use of a computer, and features classic nautical illustrations running throughout the publication. There are few publications in the zine community that measure up to the quality of design and level of production that obviously went into this. [8.5” x 14”, free (but I very, very strongly suggest sending a significant donation – at least $3 or $4, if not more), no checks, write to: The Death Ship, P.O. Box 55336, Hayward, CA 94545. All letters are considered for publication unless they are specifically noted as private].
2001 9.0 and 9.1 Delaine of My Small Diary fame also publishes this comix compilation of other people’s comix diaries. Over 40 different people contributed to this thick two-volume issue. Featuring distinctive earth-toned card-stock covers and bound with twine, these two volumes are a steal at $2 per set. Contributors include (to name just a few): Carrie McNinch (The Assassin and the Whiner), John P. (King-Cat Comics and Stories), Androo Robinson (Ped Xing and others), and Bobby Tran Dale (Homoeroticon). Order these now! [5.5” x 8.5”, $2 (back issues vary in price – see website or write for details) from: Delaine, 1204 Cresthill Road, Birmingham AL, 35213, delangel3@hotmail.com, mysmallwebpage.cjb.net]. |
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