Author Archives: Jo-Anne Groom

Kart : magazine of multiplicity

Kart really captured my imagination, it’s not something I can put my finger on, but it just has a magical quality which makes you want to delve into each pocket to discover the delights contained within.  I’ve been lucky enough … Continue reading

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Tickle me pink & lol

Picaresque is a Victorian based zine by Brendan Rocks.  ZineWiki provides the following in its entry for the zine: “The word picaresque of the title of this zine refers to a type of literature known as ‘picaresque novels’, being “a chronicle, usually … Continue reading

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Creativity rules!

One of the things that make zines so interesting is the vast array of design variations out there. I have just finished cataloguing a cute little zine called The midday train from Melbourne to Geelong : Sunday 1st April 2007, … Continue reading

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Just breathe! – zines are a challenge

Recently I was asked if I would move temporarily to another section.  After a very brief conversation with myself (in my head, not out loud – I’m strange but not that strange), I of course said yes.  Scared at the … Continue reading

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Lil bit of spice

Lil bit of spice is a zine brought to us by Leslie Abelard, a Texan who lives in France. She describes the purpose of her zine as being to develop herself as an artist and to entertain – two pretty … Continue reading

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