Future Fantasteek! No.9, Deepwater Horizon Issue

Future Fantasteek! No.9, Deepwater Horizon Issue
Jac Batey

Publishing Info:
Place of publication: Brighton, UK
Year: 2010, Edition of 50 (15/50)
Size and binding: A5 saddle-stitched
Number of pages: 18
Print methods and paper type: Cover - black print on translucent red paper with fluorescent yellow stickers, underlaid with colour print on cream paper, inner pages - colour print on white, yellow and cream pages.

Description: 
A collection of illustration, hand lettering and photography with witty inventions, advice and satirical advertisements. A daily visual diary of what's happening within view of the author, social commentry through drawing.

Quote from author’s website: “What’s happened recently then?.... 'The Damp Research Team' have studiously tackled the issues that we all think about - such as do you waste more time on Facebook or Twitter, and what’s the point of it all when your closest friends are only ‘virtual’ and can’t even buy you a beer and crisps? In the current economic climate all the Damp Staff have been promptly sacked and the company has been sold to 'foreigners'. They’ve hired some child labour to do the work at a fraction of the price, which means it’s much better this time around since the kids are better at drawing. We’ve kept all our middle-managers though, since they are better at designing nice colourful forms in Excel. So, it seems the world is REALLY going-down-the-pan as we speak, but at least your hair will look pretty and the Botox will smooth over your anxious brow as you glance with alarm into oblivion. Time for a cuppa-T love?”

Link to Author's website: FutureFantasteek.com

Ten Fingers Issue 1

Ten Fingers Issue 1
Collaborative publication by Memo featuring the work of 8 artists

Publication Info:
Place of publication: Leeds, UK
Year: 2010, Edition of 100 (18/100)
Size and binding: 11cm x 16cm, stitched
Number of pages: 16
Print methods and paper type: Multicoloured screen prints on white card

Description: 
A collaborative collection of illustrations from 8 artists on the theme of Hometowns. Each screenprinted illustration can be removed from the zine and has a postcard backing. Artists include: Anthony Zinonos, Karoline Rerrie, Jen Collins, Gemma Correll, Helen Entwisle, Merlin Mason, Amy Ng and Matt Saunders.

Link to Editor: https://www.instagram.com/memoillustration/

Portsmouth and Hampshire Suffrage Standard Edition No. 1 - Exhibition Catalogue

Portsmouth and Hampshire Suffrage Standard Edition No. 1 - Exhibition Catalogue
Sarah Houghton

Publishing Info:
Place of publication: Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Year: 2025
Size and binding: 29cm x 37cm folded
Number of pages: 4
Print methods and paper type: Newspaper

Description:
A series of papers printed as a newspaper, that are part of PhD student Sarah Houghton’s research - an investigation into the hidden history of the Portsmouth Suffragist movement explored through the lens of visual communication design. This edition focuses on the exhibition at Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery and the biography of Margaret Haly.

“Re-presenting the people. This is a play-on-words with reference to the Representation of the People Act from 1918 that marked the moment women gained the right to vote in general elections.” (Author's website)

Link to author's website: www.representingthepeople.co.uk 

Future Fantasteek! No.3, The Carbon Footprint Issue

Future Fantasteek! No.3, The Carbon Footprint Issue
Jac Batey

Publishing Info:
Place of publication: Brighton, UK
Year: 2007, Edition of 50 (27/50)
Size and binding: A5 saddle-stitched
Number of pages: 16
Print methods and paper type: Cover - black ink on pearlescent copper paper, inner pages - black ink on yellow paper and black and yellow ink on off white paper.

Description: 
A collection of illustration, hand lettering and photography with witty inventions, advice and satirical advertisements.

Quote from author’s website: “Once again, the Damp Flat Research team share their fantastic inventions, ideas and advice. The evil central colour pull-out has a mirror where you can see your evil twin or simply worry more with the new Damp Worry Doll. There are inventions to help you spot a bad idea; pretend to talk like a grown-up or slow yourself down to avoid having to do anything. That and so much more... PLUS are you really being watched?”

Link to Author: futurefantasteek.com

Maps

Maps
Egg Box Publishing

Place of publication: University of East Anglia, UK (2016)

Publication Info: A5 saddle-stitched, 16 x pages.
Print methods and paper type: Colour print on card cover, inner pages full colour laser print

Description: A collaborative zine from students at the University of East Anglia in 2016. This was the first zine created by 'Egg Box' and it asked students to submit written, photographic and artwork responses to the theme of Maps. Some contributors took the theme very literally by drawing maps of the campus, while others took a metaphorical approach, such as creating a map of pain on their body caused by chronic illness.

Quote from author’s website: “Egg Box Publishing's monthly collaborative zine for October 2016. Based on the title 'Maps' members submitted content which was put together, edited and designed by Egg Box Publishing. Thank you to everyone who submitted: Jay Stonestreet, Eve Mathews, Emily Mildren, Mireia Molina Costa, Tony Allen, Anisha Jackson, Hugo Douglas-Deane, Sophie Chapman, Lauren Rice, and Katherine Leaver.

Link to publisher: www.eggboxpublishing.com

Future Fantasteek! Issue 2, 'Comfort & Security'

Future Fantasteek! Issue 2, 'Comfort & Security'
Jac Batey

Place of publication: Brighton, UK (2007)

Publication Info: A5 saddle-stitched, 16x pages.
Edition of 50 (29/50).
Print methods and paper type: Cover - black ink on pearlescent lilac paper with glitter stickers, inner pages are black ink on fluorescent pink paper

Description:
A collection of illustrations, hand lettering and photography with witty inventions, advice, and satirical advertisements.

Quote from author’s website: “The second outing for the 'Damp Research Laboratory' - once the staff were hastily re-hired. Marvel at the Negativity Negator; find out why "NO" is better than "yes". Ever wondered why everything is always out of order? Let the Entropy-Go-Round inform you. How useful is Vitamin O? And another 'bang-on' Masked-Cat truism for your delectation..”

Link to author's website: www.futurefantasteek.com

Portsmouth and Hampshire Suffrage Standard Edition No. 2 - The Diary of Harriet Blessley

Portsmouth and Hampshire Suffrage Standard Edition No. 2 - The Diary of Harriet Blessley
Sarah Houghton

Publishing Info:
Place of publication: Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Year: 2025
Size and binding: 29cm x 37cm folded
Number of pages: 4
Print methods and paper type: Newspaper

Description:
A series of papers printed as a newspaper, that are part of PhD student Sarah Houghton’s research - an investigation into the hidden history of the Portsmouth Suffragist movement explored through the lens of visual communication design. This edition focuses on the diary of Harriet Blessley.

“Re-presenting the people. This is a play-on-words with reference to the Representation of the People Act from 1918 that marked the moment women gained the right to vote in general elections.”

www.representingthepeople.co.uk

Extra Extra Read All About It

Extra Extra Read All About It
Abalama

Place of publication: UK (2015)

Publishing details: A5 saddle-stitched, 26 x pages.
Black ink on pink cover, inner pages are black ink on white paper

Description: An A5 collaborative zine featuring the work of seven artists. Their multimedia artworks are creative interpretations of strange newspaper headlines. The zine has a gold paperclip holding a clear plastic bag with the business cards of all artists involved.

“We looked at weird headlines and simply illustrated them using each of our own interpretations.” (From the publication)

Self Penetrating Shaft Screws

Self Penetrating Shaft Screws
Andrea Todd

Place of publication: UK (1997)

Publishing Info: 
Size and binding: Box - 4cm x 5.5cm x 1.5cm, Inside Page - 10cm x 26cm
Number of pages: 1 double-sided page
Print methods and paper type: Blue ink on white paper, folded inside a yellow cardboard box with blue text

Description: Made to look like an instruction leaflet, this pastiche is double-sided and folds out to feature instructional illustrations to aid in the use of the tongue-in-cheek 'Union Self Penetrating Shaft Screws'. Fun use of the double entendre.

Link to Instagram: @andreatodddesign

Emitron - An Occasional Micropaper - Issue One
Borbonesa

Place of publication: UK
Year: 2003
Size and binding: 7cm x 7cm, accordion
Number of pages: 1 double-sided page
Print methods and paper type: Blue and red ink on card cover, black ink on tracing paper

Description: Edition 103

“Borbonesa’s third volume is an ongoing collaboration between Borbonesa and the
remaining members of the Belgian art assemblage 'Emitron'. In accordance with the very
specific advisements of Emitron, Borbonesa has been redressing and re-articulating their
works, unseen since the group's official disbandment in 1986. This is achieved through the
coordination of performative lectures, public interventions and retrospective exhibitions, as
well as the production of an irregularly printed periodical entitled 'Emitron - An Occasional
Micropaper'.”

 

www.borbonesa.com
Borbonesa is a group of artists based predominantly in the south of England collaborating to produce multi-authored artworks including bookworks, occasional papers and animated film. The group was formed in 2001 in Brighton. In addition to our practice as artists, we work in partnership with schools and cultural organisations to devise and deliver creative learning opportunities for learners of all ages and backgrounds.

Also see: Micro Library Books

It Means You’re Alive (and You’re Drinking Coffee)

It Means You’re Alive (and You’re Drinking Coffee)
Ozzy Crawley

Place of publication: Winchester, UK
Year: 2023
Size and binding: 7cm x 11cm saddle-stitched
Number of pages: 18
Print methods and paper type: Screenprinted dark pink on bright pink cover, inner pages - colour print on white paper.

Description: Edition of 13 (2/13) Colourful printmaking with a mini zine inlaid.

“My practice focuses around the joy of making. I use bright colours, friendly shapes and whatever objects I fancy to create energetic compositions.” (author’s website)

Vote (The): Young People’s Edition

The Vote - Young People’s Edition
Sarah Houghton

Place of publication: Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Year: 2025
Size and binding: 29cm x 37cm folded
Number of pages: 4
Print methods and paper type: Newspaper

Description: A series of papers printed as a newspaper, which are part of PhD student Sarah
Houghton’s research at the University of Portsmouth. An investigation into the hidden history of the Portsmouth Suffragist movement explored through the lens of visual communication design. This is the Young People’s Edition and includes activities for young people to design their own banners and
rosettes. 

“Re-presenting the people. This is a play-on-words with reference to the Representation of the People Act from 1918 that marked the moment women gained the right to vote in general elections.” 

Author's Website: www.representingthepeople.co.uk

Dice Rules - A Working Manual for Generative Print and Merriment

Dice Rules - A Working Manual for Generative Print and Merriment
Andy Reaney

Place of publication: Winchester, UK (2023)
Size and binding: A5, saddle-stitched with fold-out dust cover
Number of pages: 28
Print methods and paper type: Multicolour print on white paper.

Description:
Edition of 20 (2/20)
A collection of printmaking outcomes and rules for printmaking from experimental printing
using dice in collaboration with students from Fine Art and Games Design programs at
Winchester School of Art and students attending The Saturday Club between 2018 and 2022.

“Games are fun; printing is fun; and not knowing quite what you’re doing can be trepidations
and cathartic in equal measure.” Reaney 2023

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bru_ha 

Cat Hair

Cat Hair
Amy Palmer

Publishing info:
Portsmouth UK 2025
A6 foldy zine
Two colour riso printed
Laser print monochrome poster inside.
Includes small badge showing a pink cat

Description:
A short story about cat hair getting everywhere. Illustration with hand drawn type in pink and purple.
Zine unfolds to show a photo of the ‘fluff machine’.

Link:

Instagram @amyp.art 

I Am Not A Tourist In Nature

I Am Not A Tourist In Nature
Penfoalzines

Publishing Info:
Unknown place of publication c.2024
A4 saddle stitched
12 pages
Colour laser print

Description:
Poetry zine on a nature theme that includes colour photography of decaying trees and moss.

Churches, No Steeple

 

Churches, No Steeple
Penfoalzines

Publishing Info:
Unknown place of publication c.2024
A4 saddle stitched
12 pages
Black and white laser print

Description:
Poetry zine that includes black and white mixed media artwork