THREE ZINES, 2010
1/ Gracia Haby & Louise Jennison
Several foxes enfolded
May, 2010
Digital print zine
Edition of 100
A 21cm X 21cm, colour folding zine in which we take our fox confidantes upon imagined journey. We have given them props from the history of art and the companionship of the Ballets Russes. Listen quietly and you can hear them speaking in tongues.
This folded zine features the collaborative collages Seated atop Kandinsky’s chair, the unexpected could be sighted with ease and The Spanish mirror had a habit of distorting one’s reflection for the betterment of all. Both collages were created especially for Uppercase magazine, issue five (spring 2010).
The foxes featured in this zine are a Central European Red fox (Vulpes vulpes crucigera) and a Gray fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus). (Fabergé rabbits also make appearance.)
One of four new zines released at the Emerging Writers’ Festival’s Page Parlour annual event held in the Atrium at Federation Square.
Zines: A Labour of love
Thereza Rowe
Doodlers Anonymous
4th June, 2010
There’s something quite special about zines, don’t you think?! These little booklets are usually hand made, low tech and mostly produced in small runs by the artists themselves. As a zinester myself, I really appreciate the close insight a zine can give in terms of an artist's perspective and ways of thinking/working. I view them mostly as a labour of love. Last Saturday I had a fabulous time at the London Zine Symposium, and whilst there I managed to snap up a few great zines for my ever growing collection. Yes, they're an addictive thing to collect as they come in all sizes, styles, subjects, mediums, formats, monochrome, colour, etc. So I thought I’d share some images of my zine library and compile for you DA readers exclusively a little list of my current top 7 favorites — why seven? Well, because it’s my favorite number!
1 Le Dot by Anthony Zinonos is a definite must have. I got my copy at the symposium when I had the pleasure to meet Mr. Zinonos in person. I love the simplicity yet powerful juxtapositions Anthony uses in his collages. He has other zines on offer so be sure to thoroughly browse his website to find them!
2 Lazy Soosan Alphabet series, boy, those girls rock! I bought a copy of letter E at the symposium whilst chatting to Lucy Davidson (one half of Lazy Soosan). They’ve got to letter G so far. Had a really hard time picking one, they’re all so great!
3 Ten Fingers is a collaborative zine set up by Helen of hellomemo.com and memolikesyou. A limited edition of 100 screenprinted and hand bound issues featuring 7 ace artists. Each page is perforated and has the option of being a postcard, mini print or kept together as a zine. I ordered my copy today actually. Can’t wait to get my tiny paws on that beauty.
4 Red Neck by David Galletly is definitely on my wish list. In an A5 format, this 28 page zine looks like a real treat as it’s originally printed in b&w with hand-coloured elements. How cool is that?!
5 Several Foxes Unfolded is the latest zine by my favourite artist duo Gracia & Louise. I have two of their zines and they are a delight both in terms of their imaginative imagery and the paper stock, folding and binding techniques they use.
6 Jon Mac Nair, Slacking on the Job, a collection of hand drawn evidence — now, this is another ace one, isn’t it?! Imagine giving one to your boss… I love Jon’s sense of humour and this zine looks like it sums it up nicely.
7 Last but not least, Between here and Here by Brendan Monroe. I found this one by chance whilst browsing some Etsy shops and it really looks good with its delicate line drawings and dreamy subject. Definitely going on my wish list.
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2/ Gracia Haby & Louise Jennison
A set of two things regarded as a unit
May, 2010
Digital print zine
Edition of 60
A 10.5cm X 15cm 28 page colour (with some pages in B&W) zine with a pink cover and green card spine, with a cardboard back. It features several pencil drawings by Louise of polar bears and those from a museum display that sport wings (a Kingfisher, Pacific gull and a Giant auk to name but a few).
Related in some way or considered together, this zine joins pairs of all sorts. Two pieces of the one puzzle, two halves that together make a whole, a pair with hair to spare, and a sea vessel for you and a sea vessel for me. A pair of glasses to enhance the creative vision, a polar bear standing before their image reflected, two seats recently vacated at the theatre, and more.
One of four zines released at the Emerging Writers’ Festival’s Page Parlour annual event held in the Atrium at Federation Square, 2010.
Collage on postcard, 2009–2010
Titles of works as they appear:
Wrapped up in an unaccountable feeling (cover)
All present felt as though something exciting was about to happen
Ready to give help
Have I stood still all this time?
I can almost touch it
With attention drawn elsewhere
An extra place had been set (back)
3/ Gracia Haby
A menagerie of common and exotic animals
May, 2010
Digital print zine
Edition of 60
A 10.5cm X 15cm, 32 page colour (with some pages in B&W) zine with blue cover card and blue card spine, with a cardboard back. This zine includes sixteen recent postcard collages from 2010 in between several French animal cards.
One of four zines released at the Emerging Writers’ Festival’s Page Parlour 2010 annual event held in the Atrium at Federation Square.
Collage on postcard, 2010
Titles of works as they appear:
A possible shortcut is considered
Taking the indirect route
Climbing to a safer place
With nothing out of place
Fit for a king, or so it would seem
And no one came
With a joy hard to contain
They had all the appearance of large steppingstones
A fortunate leap
Perched securely atop Diamond Rock
Back to the beginning
They had returned
A moment to hold close to the chest
No, this will fit my needs
Unsure of my direction, I pressed on
Unsteady footing
