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Do Not Bend SOLD OUT!!

$2/20 pages/Quarter size

by Nicci

Nicci is one of the most creative people I know and I was really pleased to see that she participated in the 24 hour zine challenge! "Do Not Bend" was made in 24 hours and contains five tutorials for photographic assignments, she writes about her job at the library and her other zine projects. Nicci includes her artwork which is always great!

Nicci also writes the zines Fat Girl and Toy Camera.

Dangeresque #2

$2/40 pages/Quarter size

by Sarah

Sarah's writing had my full attention and I found it to be appealing and natural. She begins with an unsent letter to the actress Michelle Williams, her initial exposure to Quentin Tarantino and she discusses her past experience with multiple college courses. Sarah adds her thoughts on bad movies as well as an honorable mention list, a reading list and others. You don't want to miss out!

Dimanche 3.5 SOLD OUT!!

the mansion on the hill

$1/22 pages/Quarter size

by Sabrina

Sabrina changed things up a bit in this issue of Dimanche. The past three issues have mostly been based around food and cooking. This issue contains her personal writing that deals with her future aspirations for her son, the recent break-up with her baby's father, a reflection on the past and her "mansion on the hill". It is a lovely read!

An excerpt "I used to know a boy who was crazy about me. He said the nicest things to me and would have done anything for me, ...I don't even remember why I wouldn't love him back."

Dear Stepdad SOLD OUT!!

the letters never sent.

$.50/8 pages/Quarter size

by Neely

This zine is made up of a handful of letters that Neely has written to various step dads that she has had through out her life. An excerpt:

"dear stepdad:

you are the newest in a long line of fuck ups my mom has decided to take into her life and home. you don't seem too bad. good luck. i bet you will not last five years."

Free, Blonde And 21

A Mary Beth Hughes Fanzine!

$2/20 pages/Half size

by Stephanie

Free, Blonde And 21 is an informative fanzine dedicated to the B-movie actress Mary Beth Hughes. Steph writes some background info about Mary Beth, includes fun facts, quickie reviews about movies Mary Beth starred in, a complete filmography, Mary Beth quotes and more!!

"Maybe wishing isn't enough. Perhaps luck is the most important factor. It now seems to me that a freak of fortune was responsible for whatever I got." - Coming to terms with her lack of fame

Fat Girl #1

$2/20 pages/Quarter size

by Nicci

"Fat Girl" made me do a fat girl dance after reading it. I really felt like Nicci was so accurate when she wrote about things that curvaceous girls face too often! She shares a fat girl group meeting she attended, fat phobia, her london experience, sharing the number on the scale and more.

"Do not mess with the well educated fat girl. She is angry. She has a dictionary and she is not afraid to use it."

Fat Girl #2

$2/20 pages/Quarter size

by Nicci

In this issue, Nicci writes about making clothing & accessories that fit people that don't fall under the ridiculous category of "average size". She talks about body image, the size of women on television and the impact it has on young girls. Nicci discusses how judgmental American culture is, she shares some childhood stories and there is fat girl art too!

Fat Girl #4 SOLD OUT!!

$4/36 pages/Quarter size

by Nicci

Issue four is the compilation issue of Fat Girl. Nicci writes about "plus size" and she also highlights some fat girl clothing and explains why they just don't work. There is a contributors piece about athleticism and weight, some fat friendly zines + events, negativity and fat phobic media.

An excerpt:

"the best way to protect yourself is to be aware of who and what you are, and to not take crap from anyone. if someone tries to insult you, don't let them."

Fat Girl #5

$2/20 pages/Quarter size

by Nicci

Nicci raises more "fat girl" concerns in this issue. She describes issue #5 by stating, "fat girl # five is a perzine that includes a little art (sometimes), but is a text heavy zine about what it's like to be a fat girl. this issue features writing about why it's important to surround yourself with positive images, an awesome fat girl friendly accessory i just found, some notes on food, body image, perception, and awareness, as well as how to make people aware of fat issues, needs, notes on porn, fetish, and beauty, and a little artwork."

Fat Girl #6

$2/20 pages/Quarter size

by Nicci

Fat Girl #6 contains two different stories about physicians who were more focused on the girl's weight than the actual purpose of the doctor visit. There are some poems regarding positive body image as well as a cupcake confession!

An excerpt, "Hey Fat Girl. You Are Brave. Beautiful. Divine. Exotic.Lovely. Sexy. Unstoppable. Yes, You. So Thanks!!"

Fat Girl #7

$2/20 pages/Quarter size

by Nicci

This is a text heavy compilation issue of Fat Girl. There are three personal stories ranging from eating habits to filling clothes with a round and happy body. Inside you will also find a creative self portrait and a submission call for other beautiful fat girls to participate.

An excerpt, "As my nonexistent scale would assure you (that is, if it existed), my weight is as important to me as the molecular make-up of a Mongolian gnat's antennae."

functionally ill: adventures with mental health

becoming bipolar

$.01/20 pages/Half size

by Laure-Marie

Laura-Marie is an inspirational being who describes her most personal thoughts regarding her mental illness. The process of how she tries to help herself is included along with her clinical evaluation. She candidly writes about what mania and depression feel like to her. Laura-Maria also explains the voices she hears and how they have impacted her since childhood.

An excerpt:

"I believe I've never been understood or properly cared for. No one will see me for who I am, and no one will ever know me deeply. Human relationships seem futile. I feel unloved and unlovable."

This zine is free but Pay Pal forces me to set a fee. So I have to charge $.01 if you are paying with Pay Pal but if you send in your order please note it is FREE.

Four Horsemen #2

$1/38 pages/Quarter size

by Sabrina

This zine is quite different from Sabrina's past zines that revolved around food, cooking and various domestic things. This issue dives into the core of Sabrina. She reveals to us the depression she has faced this summer, her life with her young son and the hobbies she involves herself in. Sabrina questions a lot of things about her life and it is inspiring to see her challenge herself and her ideas. She also looks back on childhood memories. This zine also includes some yummy vegan recipes and a beautiful letter to her son.

Fat Girl #3

$2/20 pages/Quarter size

by Nicci

Nicci writes, "being a fat girl is about many things (much more than just diet and activity level). it's about choice, genetics, politics, comfort, self, body, beauty, and food. Yeah, it's different for each fat girl. i speak for myself here. About the only thing I think we all need here is power-the power to love our bodies and rid ourselves of the shame our culture seems so anxious for us to feel."

She also shares her experience and thoughts on dieting and reclaiming language such as the use of the word fat which has been labeled as a negative term in our society.

Fat Girl #9

$2/20 pages/Quarter size

by Nicci

Nicci's words in this issue left me with an upbeat vibe and smile on my face. She has a wonderful way in which she writes about being fat and being happy about that. There is no shame within these pages, I love it! This issue talks about media, her aunt that passed away, family weight struggles, a piece by Andrea Davis about her weight & her grandmother. Nicci writes, "I stand out. I am a Fat Girl. it's hard to miss me- i tend to stand out."

Fat Girl #10 SOLD OUT!!

we are stylized beauty.

$2/20 pages/Quarter size

by Nicci

Beautiful. If one word could sum up the focus of this issue, it would be beautiful. Nicci lovingly pounds the thoughts of beauty into our minds with her text. She reminds us to remind ourselves how beautiful we are; how we need to love who we are and not what we wish we were. There are photos displaying her beautiful body! "You are beautiful."

Fat Girl #11 SOLD OUT!!

$2/20 pages/Quarter size

by Nicci

All fat girls know about the love/hate relationship that we have with clothing. Some clothes fit us so warmly and make us feel like the curvaceous goddesses that we are while others make us shake our heads at the designers; wondering to ourselves if these fashion designers have ever seen a fat person in their life. Nicci writes about her belly and her connection with it. "Love Me. Love My Belly." There is beautiful artwork that would make any fat girl and/or fat girl lover squeal in delight.

Fat Girl #12

the community issue

$2/20 pages/Quarter size

by Nicci

Nicci's mission in this issue is to bring awareness to the existence of the fat positive community that is within reach to everyone. There are groups that meet in person, online forums and in various other ways that you can make connections! As usual, Nicci's art is super great and in the back of the zine she lists some things you may want to ask yourself regarding community.

Fat Girl #13

$2/20 pages/Quarter size

by Nicci

Nicci announces her detest for lettuce as well as the label that all fat people are obsessed with eating cakes, cookies, and chips. She acknowledges that balance is the key with eating and that she does enjoy to nourish her body with healthy food. Nicci touches on the well known myth that stripes make a person look larger and her thoughts on that statement. Nicci includes a bit about her 14 year old niece who aspires to be a size zero and hoping this is just a phase for the girl.

From Here To There & Back Again #3

$2/28 pages/Half size

by Shannon

It is refreshing to read a zine where it is evident that the writer is growing and evolving in their life. I appreciate that Shannon has documented her thoughts and experiences. She contemplates her desire to make anti-consumerism a daily practice in the radical/political/queer/trans communities. Shannon shares her feelings about communication, getting in touch with what feels right to her, the story about her first kiss, a review of Fat Girl Speaks 2007 as well as her thoughts about taking Paxil and blending in other self-care strategies.

An excerpt, "I don't want to feel like anxiety and panic attacks control me anymore. This is the most active I've ever been about my own health. That's one of the things that going on meds has given me. That awful process has taught me how to take control over my health and for the importance and need of self-advocacy in the medical industrial complex."