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Zine Review: The Adventures of Punk Bird Issues 2 & 3

The Adventures of Punk Bird Issues 2 & 3
Punk Bird
https://www.instagram.com/punkbird352/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/PunkBird352

The Adventures of Punk Bird Issues 2 & 3 are black and white US quarter-sized comic zines about Punk Bird adventures in drunkenness and trying to find a new place rent.

I think the biggest thing I personally take from Punk Bird is that I really need to chill out.

Whether it’s getting drunk and stealing a police car, apologising to friends for drunk behaviour, or going through hell to find a new rental, Punk Bird is doing it all in style. Issues two and three continue on with the ‘day in the life’ feel and style of the first issue with each focusing on a particular event/point in time.

I haven’t had any alcohol-fuelled adventures anywhere near the level of Punk Bird (issue two), but I absolutely related to the ridiculousness of trying to find a rental (issue one) – including holes in the floor!

Punk Bird is a comic series I feel like I can relax and have a laugh with. (And be reminded I need to chill out, as I mentioned.) They’re a reminder that life is a mess and so are we, but it can still be fun and work out in the end.

Rock on, Punk Bird.

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Zine Review: Who Am I?

Who Am I? An Interactive Zine to Help You Explore Your Ever-Growing Identity
Reflective Zines (Mary)
https://www.instagram.com/reflectivezines/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/reflectivezines

Who Am I? is a full-colour US half-fold zine full of questions and prompts to help you explore who you are.

I like a bit of self-exploration at any time, but the fresh start of a new year feels like an especially good time to do so.

Who Am I? opens with an introduction about identity, how it can change, and the influence of mental illness on a person’s sense of identity. From there, we dive into pages of questions, prompts, and other activities to help you get to know who you are at this point in time.

Mary starts gently with a ‘draw yourself’ prompt followed by basics like hair and eye colour. But it slowly gets more introspective with questions about your role models, the past, and how vital certain things are to you for your future.

Reflective Zines are so full of colour and personality that makes them easy for me to engage in. All of the questions and prompts are set on the pages amongst colourful art as well as various quotes about identity. Winner all around for me.

This is the kind of zine I would like to fill out, put away, and take out again in a year’s time to see how I’ve changed (and no changed) over time. I had fun with most of the questions (thinking about the past is difficult but valuable) and liked how many questions there were about things I don’t usually think about.

This is a fun zine that offers a lot. If you want to find out more about yourself and/or make a record of where you are at a specific point in time, pick this up.

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Happy Mail Monday – Hello 2021 Edition

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Hello, wonderful zine people, and welcome to a brand new year of zinemaking! As well as the first Happy Mail Monday of the year. And what a start to the year! Today held lovely mail from friends near and far, including a big surprise!

Thank you so much for watching.

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Awesome People/Places/Spaces Mentioned:

*Erica – ?

*JEM Hast – https://www.instagram.com/jem.hast/

*Sticky Institute – https://www.stickyinstitute.com/

*Beanstalk 1 Review – https://seagreenzines.com/zine-review-beanstalk-volume-1-the-hat-edition/

*Small Zine Volcano – https://smallzinevolcano.bigcartel.com/

*True Zine Marin – https://www.instagram.com/truezinemarin/

*Crash Reynolds – https://www.instagram.com/indeliblecrash/

*Kim (washi) – https://www.instagram.com/kciart/

*Mail ‘em Forward – https://www.facebook.com/mailemforward/

*Cavedweller – https://www.instagram.com/cavedweller71/

*Sticker – https://www.instagram.com/bills.benevolent.association/

*Mummies – https://www.instagram.com/octopi_eyes/

*Lynn – https://www.instagram.com/lovelynnslife/

*Just Be – https://www.instagram.com/flatvnd/

*Art Be Sassy – http://www.artbesassy.com/

*Victorio Marasigan – https://everyoneisawesomeforever.tumblr.com/

*Chris Mitchell – https://www.instagram.com/crypt_witchell/

*Evelyn – https://www.instagram.com/evelynbasch/

*Pocket Thoughts – https://www.instagram.com/_my_name_is_ryan_/

*Pocket Thoughts Flip Through Video – ??

*Edd Castillo – @ozzyugi?

*Xerography Debt – http://www.leekinginc.com/xeroxdebt/

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My PO Box:

Nyx
PO Box 378
Murray Bridge, SA 5253
Australia

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You Can Find Me At:

seagreenzines@gmail.com

Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/seagreenzines

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Help Save Wasted Ink Zine Distro

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Read more on the Go Fund Me page

Detailed Information on Closure by Charissa:

“It’s with a heavy heart that I announce this news. I’m closing the storefront of Wasted Ink Zine Distro at The Hive.

I was given less than 24-hour notice that construction would be taking place in my store. I informed the owner I was disabled and needed more time to get help moving items. She assured me I would have a week to move my items but the construction took place the next day which resulted in paint splatter on my furniture, broken furniture items and decor items, and a thick film of dirt and grime on many of my zines. I’m still assessing the damage of my property and merchandise and will be contacting creators.

Additionally, I was told my rent would increase 25% and after nine months of financial difficulty due to the pandemic, that rent increase isn’t feasible for me.

I want to thank the community for providing such support in the last 5 years and please know this isn’t the end, just a change of plans for Wasted Ink. May we celebrate the wonderful art events, poetry readings, and conversations that took place inside our space at The Hive. Our online store will remain live and we will be looking for a new location when COVID-19 has eased next year.”

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Happy Mail Monday – Last of 2020 Edition

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Hey zine friends! Welcome to the very last Happy Mail Monday of 2020. It’s surreal to be here, but the year is rounding out in a wonderful way with so many awesome creations from new and old zine friends.

Thank you so much for watching.

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Awesome People/Places/Spaces Mentioned:

*Antek – ?

*Pockets – https://www.instagram.com/pocketsthepoet/

*Ken Bausert – https://www.instagram.com/passcribe/

*Nina Echozina – https://echopublishing.wordpress.com/

*Lavender Witch – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVf0LtHtNT7NRi4nYyo_Ztg

*Herbs From Bunnings Review – https://seagreenzines.com/zine-review-the-success-rate-of-the-herbs-i-have-bought-at-bunnings/

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My PO Box:

Nyx
PO Box 378
Murray Bridge, SA 5253
Australia

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You Can Find Me At:

seagreenzines@gmail.com

Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/seagreenzines

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Help Save Wasted Ink Zine Distro

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXQ0-Ewr9uU&w=560&h=315]
Read more on the Go Fund Me page

Detailed Information on Closure by Charissa:

“It’s with a heavy heart that I announce this news. I’m closing the storefront of Wasted Ink Zine Distro at The Hive.

I was given less than 24-hour notice that construction would be taking place in my store. I informed the owner I was disabled and needed more time to get help moving items. She assured me I would have a week to move my items but the construction took place the next day which resulted in paint splatter on my furniture, broken furniture items and decor items, and a thick film of dirt and grime on many of my zines. I’m still assessing the damage of my property and merchandise and will be contacting creators.

Additionally, I was told my rent would increase 25% and after nine months of financial difficulty due to the pandemic, that rent increase isn’t feasible for me.

I want to thank the community for providing such support in the last 5 years and please know this isn’t the end, just a change of plans for Wasted Ink. May we celebrate the wonderful art events, poetry readings, and conversations that took place inside our space at The Hive. Our online store will remain live and we will be looking for a new location when COVID-19 has eased next year.”