Freedm



Freedm
Abel Macias 

Publishing Info:
24-page A6 zine printed on heavy cartridge paper.
Saddle-stitched.
Place of publication unspecified, 2007

Description: Promotional zine proposing a creative collective that exists in a virtual house in London, UK. The zine celebrates creativity through arts and music in global locations such as Brooklyn, San Francisco, Tokyo and London. The creative collection was called Freedm (no longer active) and the illustrator on this zine is Brooklyn-based artist Abel Macias,

Shit Happens


Shit Happens
Big Angrie

Publishing Info:
A5 x black, white and red laser printed.
20 pages, saddled-stiched 
Portsmouth, UK (2022)

Description:
Drawings and cartoons about the small annoyances of life. The author kept a visual diary of daily irritations and selected elements that could be illustrated. 
"Journalling is a great way to express your feelings in a productive way. Writing and illustrating this zine helped me express my anger, and also reminded me that because shit happens, that doesn't mean life is shit." (from back page of zine)


Captive Mind, (A)


A Captive Mind
Darren Vergara

Publishing Info:
A5 laser printed on white 90gsm paper
Card cover
Saddle-stitched
Portsmouth (2022)

Description:
Series of digital collages using the author's own staged photographs to create a sequence of unsettling images that explore the effects of social media. Exploring Fake vs reality 

Lowlife #1: Brighton

 


Lowlife #1: Brighton
Christabel Muir

Publishing Info:
A5 laser print on 90gsm white paper
8 x pages
Single section, sewn with red thread
Brighton UK (2023)

Description:
Illustrations of punk-based characters set in Brighton UK. The photographs capture the raw and chaotic nature of the punk community, depicting the rebellious spirit that characterizes the subculture. The digital illustrations add a surreal quality to the zine, introducing a range of characters that highlight aspects of punk fashion and culture.

Author’s Instagram: @christabelsart