hairy femme mother
hairy femme mother
$2.00
40 pages/Quarter size
by Jen
I adore this zine. Jen writes so honestly about the beginning of her body hair awareness at age 10. She discusses using creams to lighten her mustache and how she has to shave her legs every day to keep them smooth. Jen also shares her mad love for her hairy arm pits and the joy they bring her. She brings up the topic of how hairy is equated to being "dirty" in how our society views femininity. Jen shares personal stories of how her body hair affects how she interacts with her partners. She talks about the politics of body hair.
From the outro: The ways I choose to groom (and not groom) my body hair may not be accessible for other people. I want you to do you in the ways that you need to. I want you to be safe and loved and seen but on your terms with your body.
$2.00
40 pages/Quarter size
by Jen
I adore this zine. Jen writes so honestly about the beginning of her body hair awareness at age 10. She discusses using creams to lighten her mustache and how she has to shave her legs every day to keep them smooth. Jen also shares her mad love for her hairy arm pits and the joy they bring her. She brings up the topic of how hairy is equated to being "dirty" in how our society views femininity. Jen shares personal stories of how her body hair affects how she interacts with her partners. She talks about the politics of body hair.
From the outro: The ways I choose to groom (and not groom) my body hair may not be accessible for other people. I want you to do you in the ways that you need to. I want you to be safe and loved and seen but on your terms with your body.
Hairy Femme Mother, Issue Tw0
Hairy Femme Mother, Issue Two
$5.00
60 pages/Half size
by Jen & Contributors
From the intro, "I received so much amazing feedback from Issue One and I knew I wanted to open up the next issue for submissions. I wanted to focus on sharing stories about being a femme with body hair: with a particular focus on femmes of color, black femmes, trans femmes, and gender non-conforming femmes."
$5.00
60 pages/Half size
by Jen & Contributors
From the intro, "I received so much amazing feedback from Issue One and I knew I wanted to open up the next issue for submissions. I wanted to focus on sharing stories about being a femme with body hair: with a particular focus on femmes of color, black femmes, trans femmes, and gender non-conforming femmes."
How 2 be a better monster
How 2 Be A Better Monster
$2.00
8 pages/Quarter size
by Emily N3
The layout of this zine is completely rad. Sharpie art of various creatures, like a dog with reindeer antlers, a bat, a sexy ghost, a rabbit ear wearin' spider, and a lovely mermaid. Each drawing is accompanied with an inspirational phrase about how to live the sweet life.
A very fitting zine title. Fun stuff!
$2.00
8 pages/Quarter size
by Emily N3
The layout of this zine is completely rad. Sharpie art of various creatures, like a dog with reindeer antlers, a bat, a sexy ghost, a rabbit ear wearin' spider, and a lovely mermaid. Each drawing is accompanied with an inspirational phrase about how to live the sweet life.
A very fitting zine title. Fun stuff!
i know you know my heart #2
I Know You Know My Heart #2
Wilder Years - Summer 2014
$3.50
24 pages/Half size
by Ened
Ened is my favorite psychic and storyteller. The Wilder Years are true experiences of malt liquor in the morning, train hopping, trusting travel friends, adolescent heart ache, and advice from the good ol’, alcoholic Uncle Cranston. Eventually, there comes a time when her one person band, “One Disaster Short of a Country Song,” disbands and she revels in a different life. One where she is settled under a roof and venturing with sobriety. The Wild Years never seem to leave her heart though. She still has an eye for the things that make for adventurous, wild times no matter where she goes.
Review by Mary
Wilder Years - Summer 2014
$3.50
24 pages/Half size
by Ened
Ened is my favorite psychic and storyteller. The Wilder Years are true experiences of malt liquor in the morning, train hopping, trusting travel friends, adolescent heart ache, and advice from the good ol’, alcoholic Uncle Cranston. Eventually, there comes a time when her one person band, “One Disaster Short of a Country Song,” disbands and she revels in a different life. One where she is settled under a roof and venturing with sobriety. The Wild Years never seem to leave her heart though. She still has an eye for the things that make for adventurous, wild times no matter where she goes.
Review by Mary
i Love soda
I Love Soda
$2.00
Half size
by Rebecca B.
It's no secret that Rebecca is a huge fan of soda. She kicks off the zine with an intro about how she started drinking soda and zooms right into soda talk with the difference between Mexican Coke and U.S. Coke. Rebecca also reviews various drinks, like Coke Blak, Red Bull Cola, and Boylan's and Briar's sodas. Lots of fun soda images included.
If I liked beer, I'd probably be really into finding local breweries or micro brews or whatever, but I don't really like beer, I like soda.
$2.00
Half size
by Rebecca B.
It's no secret that Rebecca is a huge fan of soda. She kicks off the zine with an intro about how she started drinking soda and zooms right into soda talk with the difference between Mexican Coke and U.S. Coke. Rebecca also reviews various drinks, like Coke Blak, Red Bull Cola, and Boylan's and Briar's sodas. Lots of fun soda images included.
If I liked beer, I'd probably be really into finding local breweries or micro brews or whatever, but I don't really like beer, I like soda.
I love soda #2
I Love Soda #2
$2.00
12 pages/Half size
by Rebecca B.
Rebecca writes about her zine-making process and her love for photography. Including pictures of the various sodas she talks about is an important part of her layout. In this issue, Rebecca includes fan mail from a fellow soda drinker, soda comments from Portland Zine Symposium attendees, and soda options aside from big name brands.
I am somewhat wary of energy drinks. They make me nervous.
$2.00
12 pages/Half size
by Rebecca B.
Rebecca writes about her zine-making process and her love for photography. Including pictures of the various sodas she talks about is an important part of her layout. In this issue, Rebecca includes fan mail from a fellow soda drinker, soda comments from Portland Zine Symposium attendees, and soda options aside from big name brands.
I am somewhat wary of energy drinks. They make me nervous.
i love soda #3
I Love Soda #3
$2.00
12 pages/Half size
by Rebecca B.
I enjoyed the artsy vibe of this issue. It's printed in three different colors and reminds me of soda pop art! In this image heavy zine, you'll read about Rebecca's top five sodas, the top selling soft drinks of 2012, and interesting soda finds.
Diet coke is on the cover because since 2010 they've outsold Pepsi, pretty impressive for a diet soda.
$2.00
12 pages/Half size
by Rebecca B.
I enjoyed the artsy vibe of this issue. It's printed in three different colors and reminds me of soda pop art! In this image heavy zine, you'll read about Rebecca's top five sodas, the top selling soft drinks of 2012, and interesting soda finds.
Diet coke is on the cover because since 2010 they've outsold Pepsi, pretty impressive for a diet soda.
I love soda #4
I Love Soda #4
$2.00
12 pages/ Half size
by Rebecca B.
Rebecca is the queen of soda updates - seriously! I love how she stays informed about what's in, out, or coming back into the soda world. In this issue, we learn more about Mt. Dew's Baja Blast, the Top 10 Soft Drinks for 2013, zines fests & soda talk, great soft drink images, and mini soda stories from people who have filled out Rebecca's soda survey - which is also included in the zine!
$2.00
12 pages/ Half size
by Rebecca B.
Rebecca is the queen of soda updates - seriously! I love how she stays informed about what's in, out, or coming back into the soda world. In this issue, we learn more about Mt. Dew's Baja Blast, the Top 10 Soft Drinks for 2013, zines fests & soda talk, great soft drink images, and mini soda stories from people who have filled out Rebecca's soda survey - which is also included in the zine!
ker-bloom! 109
Ker-bloom! 109
: And Back Again, July/August 2014
$2.00
10 pages/Quarter size
by artnoose
There is something to be said about a writer who can say so much in a limited space, such as 8 quarter-sized pages, but artnoose did. Her words are beautiful and comforting.
This issue is about leaving her home and many of her life's possessions to move cross-country with her toddler son. Juggling a huge trip in a vehicle with a toddler is challenging enough, but to do it yourself while driving a large moving truck is remarkable.
This zine was printed on a letterpress - simply gorgeous.
Not for the first time in my life, mainstream advice didn't apply to my situation. Not for the first time in my life, everyone said what I was attempting was nuts.
: And Back Again, July/August 2014
$2.00
10 pages/Quarter size
by artnoose
There is something to be said about a writer who can say so much in a limited space, such as 8 quarter-sized pages, but artnoose did. Her words are beautiful and comforting.
This issue is about leaving her home and many of her life's possessions to move cross-country with her toddler son. Juggling a huge trip in a vehicle with a toddler is challenging enough, but to do it yourself while driving a large moving truck is remarkable.
This zine was printed on a letterpress - simply gorgeous.
Not for the first time in my life, mainstream advice didn't apply to my situation. Not for the first time in my life, everyone said what I was attempting was nuts.
ker-bloom! 111
Ker-bloom! 111
: Birthday Week, November/December 2014
$2.00
10 pages/Quarter size
by artnoose
artnoose introduces to her Birthday Week. She lists the variety of things planned during her previous Birthday week in Pittsburgh - dance parties, dinners, and bike rides to name a few. Birthday Week in the Bay Area has been a different experience, specifically due to her father's death and recent Oakland protests.
My heart was like a flamethrower at that point in time, to be honest. So much exuberance. A single day could never contain it.
: Birthday Week, November/December 2014
$2.00
10 pages/Quarter size
by artnoose
artnoose introduces to her Birthday Week. She lists the variety of things planned during her previous Birthday week in Pittsburgh - dance parties, dinners, and bike rides to name a few. Birthday Week in the Bay Area has been a different experience, specifically due to her father's death and recent Oakland protests.
My heart was like a flamethrower at that point in time, to be honest. So much exuberance. A single day could never contain it.
ker-bloom! 113
Ker-bloom! 113
Terrible Twos
March-April 2015
$2.00
10 pages/Quarter size
by artnoose
Oh, the glorious Terrible Twos. This issue of Ker-bloom deals with this rite of passage of sorts (for both child and parent) and describes the micromanaging by her son during this age. She ends the zine cheering that age three has arrived.
This is a realistic glimpse into the reality of the Terrible Twos.
'We have one story around the house about when my child asked for a tomato to be cut in half, and when it was, demanded that it be fixed. My housemate actually taped the tomato back together.
Terrible Twos
March-April 2015
$2.00
10 pages/Quarter size
by artnoose
Oh, the glorious Terrible Twos. This issue of Ker-bloom deals with this rite of passage of sorts (for both child and parent) and describes the micromanaging by her son during this age. She ends the zine cheering that age three has arrived.
This is a realistic glimpse into the reality of the Terrible Twos.
'We have one story around the house about when my child asked for a tomato to be cut in half, and when it was, demanded that it be fixed. My housemate actually taped the tomato back together.
ker-bloom! 114
Ker-bloom! 114
Kristen
May-June 2015
$2.00
10 pages/Quarter size
by artnoose
Artnoose shares a bit about her friend Kristen who passed away at 33 from a major illness. This issue is a sweet tribute to a woman who helped artnoose when she became a single mama and had a reputation for being generous and kind.
"It's like they were bright stars despite tackling health challenges. Or maybe standing shoulder to shoulder with death inspired brilliance, exuberance in the face of the void."
Kristen
May-June 2015
$2.00
10 pages/Quarter size
by artnoose
Artnoose shares a bit about her friend Kristen who passed away at 33 from a major illness. This issue is a sweet tribute to a woman who helped artnoose when she became a single mama and had a reputation for being generous and kind.
"It's like they were bright stars despite tackling health challenges. Or maybe standing shoulder to shoulder with death inspired brilliance, exuberance in the face of the void."
ker-bloom! 115
Ker-bloom! 115
File Cabinet
July-August 2015
$2.00
10 pages/Quarter size
by artnoose
I adore the beautiful green color used for printing the guts of this zine. Artnoose goes through a filing cabinet and some letters spark memories of an old relationship. What first looks like a meaningless memory, turns into a wonderful revelation.
"Reading them, I was transported to seeing for the first time the declarations of affection and dreams of a deepening relationship."
File Cabinet
July-August 2015
$2.00
10 pages/Quarter size
by artnoose
I adore the beautiful green color used for printing the guts of this zine. Artnoose goes through a filing cabinet and some letters spark memories of an old relationship. What first looks like a meaningless memory, turns into a wonderful revelation.
"Reading them, I was transported to seeing for the first time the declarations of affection and dreams of a deepening relationship."
ker-bloom! 116
Ker-bloom! 116
The Cat Who Flew
September-October 2015
$2.00
10 pages/Quarter size
by artnoose
This issue of Ker-bloom is lovely! There is a beautiful print of a cat who I am sure represents Arnoose's Orange Kitty. She writes about leaving Orange Kitty in Pittsburgh while she drove cross-country to move to the Bay Area. After an adventurous flight, Orange Kitty reunited with artnoose.
This zine is her travel story.
"Well, I don't want anyone fat-shaming my cat!" Asher said.
"Of course," said the customer service representative, "We wouldn't want that." I imagine that person still tells the story.
The Cat Who Flew
September-October 2015
$2.00
10 pages/Quarter size
by artnoose
This issue of Ker-bloom is lovely! There is a beautiful print of a cat who I am sure represents Arnoose's Orange Kitty. She writes about leaving Orange Kitty in Pittsburgh while she drove cross-country to move to the Bay Area. After an adventurous flight, Orange Kitty reunited with artnoose.
This zine is her travel story.
"Well, I don't want anyone fat-shaming my cat!" Asher said.
"Of course," said the customer service representative, "We wouldn't want that." I imagine that person still tells the story.
Ker-bloom! 119
Ker-bloom! 119
Finish Line Ribbon
March - April 2016
$2.00
10 pages/Quarter size
by artnoose
This is another ornately letterpressed issue by artnoose. I related a lot to the things written in this zine. From being self-employed and working very long hours to raising a child and sending them off to preschool. Life changes and you roll with it.
The marathon I was running was a vicious cycle, and somehow I managed to hustle to lay down the rails just ahead of the steam train barreling down the tracks.
Finish Line Ribbon
March - April 2016
$2.00
10 pages/Quarter size
by artnoose
This is another ornately letterpressed issue by artnoose. I related a lot to the things written in this zine. From being self-employed and working very long hours to raising a child and sending them off to preschool. Life changes and you roll with it.
The marathon I was running was a vicious cycle, and somehow I managed to hustle to lay down the rails just ahead of the steam train barreling down the tracks.
Ker-bloom! 121
Ker-bloom! 121
July-August 2016
$2.00
10 pages/Quarter size
by artnoose
This issue is all about Moloka'i. I had never heard of Moloka'i and soon learned that it was one of the Hawaiian isalands. Artnoose has family there, so she traveled with her son to Moloka'i and experienced some excellent things, like snorkeling, witnessing an octopus shooting ink, cracking fresh macadamia nuts, ate papayas, and more! Loved the historical nature of this issue. It's letterpressed and gorgeous as usual.
No chain stores, resorts, stop lights, cruise ships, or tourist helicopters exist on Moloka'i. There are however boarded-up condos, movie theaters, and club houses, inspiring me to call it the Pittsburgh of Hawai'i.
July-August 2016
$2.00
10 pages/Quarter size
by artnoose
This issue is all about Moloka'i. I had never heard of Moloka'i and soon learned that it was one of the Hawaiian isalands. Artnoose has family there, so she traveled with her son to Moloka'i and experienced some excellent things, like snorkeling, witnessing an octopus shooting ink, cracking fresh macadamia nuts, ate papayas, and more! Loved the historical nature of this issue. It's letterpressed and gorgeous as usual.
No chain stores, resorts, stop lights, cruise ships, or tourist helicopters exist on Moloka'i. There are however boarded-up condos, movie theaters, and club houses, inspiring me to call it the Pittsburgh of Hawai'i.
Ker-bloom! 122
Ker-bloom! 122
Sept.- Oct. 2016
Dan, Always
$2.00
10 pages/Quarter size
by artnoose
This issue of Ker-bloom! is about a recent friend of artnoose's that recently passed away. She walks a bit down memory lane and shares the moments that brought the two of them together, things she credits him for and the times she wasn't there when she thought she should be. A beautiful remembrance.
Friendships made at the cusp of adulthood are formative, even if they don't last through that transition.
Sept.- Oct. 2016
Dan, Always
$2.00
10 pages/Quarter size
by artnoose
This issue of Ker-bloom! is about a recent friend of artnoose's that recently passed away. She walks a bit down memory lane and shares the moments that brought the two of them together, things she credits him for and the times she wasn't there when she thought she should be. A beautiful remembrance.
Friendships made at the cusp of adulthood are formative, even if they don't last through that transition.
Ker-bloom! 123
Ker-bloom! 123
November - December 2016
Bigwigs and Pipkins
$2.00
10 pages/Quarter size
by artnoose
I liked this issue a lot. I enjoyed the way teaching lessons to her child are parallel to learning and gaining knowledge from stories. artnoose recommends reading Watership Down which I will be adding to my TBR list. She emphasized the importance of each person, big and small, wild and tamed. How we all play a vital role in this life.
At some point in parenting you have to expect that kids just do what they want. Maybe at all points in parenting. You make a great effort to have these kids, and then you slowly start letting them go.
November - December 2016
Bigwigs and Pipkins
$2.00
10 pages/Quarter size
by artnoose
I liked this issue a lot. I enjoyed the way teaching lessons to her child are parallel to learning and gaining knowledge from stories. artnoose recommends reading Watership Down which I will be adding to my TBR list. She emphasized the importance of each person, big and small, wild and tamed. How we all play a vital role in this life.
At some point in parenting you have to expect that kids just do what they want. Maybe at all points in parenting. You make a great effort to have these kids, and then you slowly start letting them go.
Ker-bloom! 124
Ker-bloom! 124
January-February, 2017
Spectral Vessel
$2.00
10 pages/Quarter size
by artnoose
First, my scanner did not do this cover justice! In real life, this zine cover is a vibrant pink color - think 80's neon.
Artnoose writes about the Ghost Ship fire in Oakland that took 36 lives. Readers get a tiny peek into the celebration of life for one of the lives lost, and what artnoose took away from the tragedy while reflecting on her own youth in sketchy housing.
Along with the personal was of course political. Before the smoke even cleared, the city began remarking how the Ghost Ship had been an illegal residence with numerous fire code concerns and no license
as an event space.
January-February, 2017
Spectral Vessel
$2.00
10 pages/Quarter size
by artnoose
First, my scanner did not do this cover justice! In real life, this zine cover is a vibrant pink color - think 80's neon.
Artnoose writes about the Ghost Ship fire in Oakland that took 36 lives. Readers get a tiny peek into the celebration of life for one of the lives lost, and what artnoose took away from the tragedy while reflecting on her own youth in sketchy housing.
Along with the personal was of course political. Before the smoke even cleared, the city began remarking how the Ghost Ship had been an illegal residence with numerous fire code concerns and no license
as an event space.
Ker-bloom 125
Ker-bloom! 125
March - April 2017
Dream Vacations
$2.00
10 pages/Quarter size
by artnoose
Visually, this is one of my favorite issues of Ker-bloom! I adore the color combinations as well as the artwork inside. artnoose gets dreamy in this issue. Listing her top three dream vacations, she goes into detail of why she is drawn to these places and what she would do while she is there.
Or maybe the strange thing is to live somewhere and have fantasies of being someplace that you're not. I know that it's somewhat amazing to be alive at all.
March - April 2017
Dream Vacations
$2.00
10 pages/Quarter size
by artnoose
Visually, this is one of my favorite issues of Ker-bloom! I adore the color combinations as well as the artwork inside. artnoose gets dreamy in this issue. Listing her top three dream vacations, she goes into detail of why she is drawn to these places and what she would do while she is there.
Or maybe the strange thing is to live somewhere and have fantasies of being someplace that you're not. I know that it's somewhat amazing to be alive at all.
kurt cobain was lactose intolerant conspiracy zine
Kurt Cobain Was Lactose Intolerant Conspiracy Zine
$2.00
16 pages/Half size
by Kelli
All of the signs of lactose intolerance were there, we just didn’t look hard enough. Kurt was obviously lactose intolerant and it was his food allergy that contributed to his heroin abuse and death. Just look at the lyrics of “scentless apprentice” or the complaints he made about stomach pain in his MTV interview, or even the comparison of his name with “curds and whey.” It was the milk. If only we had seen it earlier.
“I heard your screams, Kurt, but it was too late.
I raise my glass of chocolate rice milk and salute you.
you will not be forgotten.”
Review by Mary
See also: That Girl zine
$2.00
16 pages/Half size
by Kelli
All of the signs of lactose intolerance were there, we just didn’t look hard enough. Kurt was obviously lactose intolerant and it was his food allergy that contributed to his heroin abuse and death. Just look at the lyrics of “scentless apprentice” or the complaints he made about stomach pain in his MTV interview, or even the comparison of his name with “curds and whey.” It was the milk. If only we had seen it earlier.
“I heard your screams, Kurt, but it was too late.
I raise my glass of chocolate rice milk and salute you.
you will not be forgotten.”
Review by Mary
See also: That Girl zine
