I do think it makes your zines quite special Gary.Mines done, just needs printing.
Once again I will be going the ‘old skinflint’ route , all being done in-house ie spare room here at hill towers
Got mine last week so will probably post out this week. Am really pleased with it apart from a massive facepalm which no one will notice if I don't tell them. So I'm keeping quiet. Also, the paper weight is a bit flimsy. I'm fairly certain I said this last time, but every time it comes round to ordering, I just go up a weight from the default with the "it'll be fine" mentality then kick myself afterwards.When do you guys plan sending out the zines?
When do you guys plan sending out the zines?
I've found I get happier with mine the more I do. There are still niggles and things I wish I'd done differently, but as the old saying goes - practise makes perfect. I also find that having a ridiculous collection of other people's zines can be hugely inspiring and helpful. The creativity just in the small group of folks that do these exchanges here continues to astound me.I’ve got mine yesterday, I’ll post this week hopefully. It looks a bit crap but It’s done now so this one will count as experience for the next one…
Absolutely! I have to say that’s the main reason I wanted to join the Zine exchange.I also find that having a ridiculous collection of other people's zines can be hugely inspiring and helpful. The creativity just in the small group of folks that do these exchanges here continues to astound me.
I totally agree with you about the printed image. For me it's the tactile paper all the time. I worked for many years in one of the UK copyright libraries, and every year the equivalent of about half a mile length of new shelving had to be created for all the new incoming printed books/materialAbsolutely! I have to say that’s the main reason I wanted to join the Zine exchange.
There’s something about a printed image that is nowhere near the same experience as looking at a computer screen.
I have just received Harlequin565's Poultry in Motion - fantastic. The cover has lovely hand-feel - what is it?
Paul
ps - I'll be reusing the envelope!
Cover is Mixam 'Soft Touch Lamination'
Mine too. Right up my street. I think people are (generally) wonderful, and live varied and colourful lives despite the seeming normality of everyday life. Zines like this offer a bit of insight into a life you wouldn't ordinarily see. It's like an artfully curated family album boiled down into a handful of pages that has meaning to it. After thinking about the "when is a zine a book" discussion on here a while ago, I'd point to this as an example of how to take book material and make a zine with it. Loved it @Marino - if it was a first effort, you did a grand job.My @Marino zine arrived this morning. I'm like a child on his birthday waiting for the postman.
Home is Egypt, some of my best memories are from frequent trips to Alexandria, so, the other side of the sea!I got Julius’s zine yesterday and like the others I was like a child opening a Christmas present .
This is really fun, I’m def. in for the next zine!
Your zine, @Penlens, provided me with a glimpse into your perspective on the world. Each image resembled a painting, that captured my attention. You beautifully bestowed significance upon the often overlooked elements, revealing the poetry inherent in nature through your artistry. Excellent work!
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Thanks for sharing your thoughts @Harlequin565. It’s my first zine, it’s obvious because I forgot to add any text whatsoever . To provide some context, the majority of the pictures in my zine are street photographs capturing strangers, with a few featuring individuals I'm acquainted with. My fascination lies in body language, as I believe it unveils insights into a person's character.
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Thx for your kind words @Motaz ! Where is your home, I suspect we’re neighbours
I like this too. I think in previous ones everyone sent them out within a week of the post deadline being announced. This slower delivery feels nicer to me.Nice to see zines tricling through
Sounds like you've had a headache there Gary. Well done for persevering despite the setbacks!Something had gone wrong with my iCloud on Mac , all affinity docs and photos had disappeared.
Recreated but it was a faff, affinity kept crashing I am on version 10 so not sure if it's that, anyways all printed now and will be posted out today.
I must apologise for the quality control on some of the images it seems my double sided A4 sheets are not always A4!!!!!!
Thank you Ian, for your kind words. 1) The sheep was initially out of frame and so I waited for it to slowly munch its way into position. 2) I bought the rubber camera stamp from a physical store outside Eastbourne called Hobbycraft about five years ago. They have an online presence: www.hobbycraft.co.uk. Yes, there were some of my poems in the previous zine I worked on - 'this constant flux'.@Penlens zine received - Thanks Julius.
2 questions:
For the "sheep under the tree", did you comp it in, or did you just wait several days for the sheep to move to the perfect position? Or are you a sheep whisperer?
Really liked the hand-written note. How did you get the camera stamp on the front? Is it old-fashioned stamp+ink, or is it printed?
Really enjoyed reading the zine itself. A lot of images in there! A great example of how single images can be quite weak, however when you put them together they can tell a stronger story than any single photo can. Oddly - I just realised with you mentioning poetry in your afterword - that's a lot like words.
Thumbs up from me, and thanks for taking part!