Dirty Old Town

Dirty Old Town - zine one
Mr Gordo
UK (2024)

Publishing Info:
A5 colour printing zine
36 x pages

Saddle-stitched
Wrapped in a black poo bag including 3 stickers

Description:

"A collection of photographs documenting the wide array of a dog poo signs, from the council ones to the homeowners DIY ones. As well as the bins, walls and trees containing bags full of dog waste all contributing to creating a  Dirty Old Town!" (from intro page)

Photos taken at various locations in England between 2021 and 2024. The zine invites readers to submit their own photos for later issues.

Links: Dirty Old Town Instagram

Disability Activism in Europe: Young Disabled Activist's Views and Experiences (Freedom Drive 2022)

Disability Activism in Europe: Young Disabled Activist's Views and Experiences
Cover text 'Freedom Drive 2022'

Dr Miro Griffiths, University of Leeds (2022)
Design by Jade French

Publishing Info:
A5 black & white laser print

Description:
Zine produced during 'Freedom Drive 2022' as part of a research project funded by the University of Leeds and the Leverhulme Trust called 'Disability Activism in Europe'. It explores understandings of disability activism, politics and the resistance practices of young disabled activists across Europe.
Including collages, hand drawn typography and illustrations, photographs and text around the themes of social justice, inclusion and accessibility.

What the Blob?

What the Blob?
The Illustration Society
Jade, Helena, Ashley, El, Annaliese, Daisy, Adam, Wenhong, Emily, Jade G, Alice, Cole, Amy.
Portsmouth UK (2025)

publishing details:
A6 concertina folded zine, with a secret stapled pocket.
Laser printed in colour.

Description:
Colourful, folded zine made from artwork created during an Illustration Society workshop. Society members each drew colourful blobs on an A4 page then swapped papers. They then drew over the blobs to create new images.

Link to: Illustration Society on Instagram

Badass Women in Horror

Badass Women in Horror
El Roberts

Publishing Info:
Place of publication: Portsmouth, UK (2025)
A7 foldy mini-zine
colour laser print, edition of 20 (no.2)

Description:
A small black, cream and pink zine featuring ink drawn illustrations of influential women in the horror movie scene. Including Carol J Clover, Jennifer Kent, Alison Peirse, Coralie Fargeat, Barbara Creed and Shelley Duvall. This feminist zine highlights the excellent contribution women have made to this genre.

Link to artist's Instagram: @gates_of_el