Hello lovely people! This video has been a LONG time in the making - it's one of the biggest projects I've ever done!

For my undergraduate major project, I decided to make my very own zine. I organised and led a community zine workshop and curated all of the artwork into a printed publication. It's been a journey, but I'm so proud of the final result!

📢 Note: I do have a limited copy of physical zines left over! If you'd be interested in a giveaway, leave a comment below...

⏰ Timestamps: ⏰

0:00 - Introduction
1:55 - BEFORE: Introduction to zine history and culture, background on the project
5:01 - THE PLAN: The evolution of my idea
8:31 - DURING: Preparing for the workshop, DIY zine supplies, running the workshop and collating the artwork
11:54 - ZINE TIME: Putting the zine together - I used InDesign but forgot to mention this! I also unbox the zine which is totes emosh 😭
16:30 - THE REVEAL: A flick through the zine itself!
17:12 - AFTER: Reflection on the project and ideas for the future.

🌈 Online version of the zine! 🌈
https://indd.adobe.com/view/325d4213-...

Also a feedback form if you have thoughts (really helpful for my final report!): https://forms.gle/8ZVHFoFx1S6U3CAp6

💖 Special thanks go to: 💖

. Lu Williams of Grrrl Zine Fair for all the support, the amazing zine workshops, and for letting me interview you! Check out their work at https://www.grrrlzinefair.com/

. Zabby Allen of the Procrastination Paper for the interview, supportive messages and indie mag expertise! https://zabbyallen.com/

. Sina and Nadia at Powersuit Collective for being an empowering, kind and inspiring pair of zinesters!   / powersuitcollective  

. My major project supervisor Alexandra Shakespeare for pushing me to always do my very best. You can follow our MPJ course page here:   / oxfordpublishing  

. Mixam for doing an absolutely amazing job of printing my zine! I'm in awe!! https://mixam.co.uk/

. And for everyone else who either came to the workshop itself, made a submission, or gave me encouraging words during this project. I appreciate you more than you could know!

🌸 Zines featured: 🌸

Kriski's risograph printed zines: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/kriski?r...
FLORXL zine: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FLORXLzi...
Meaty Vegan: https://www.instagram.com/anya_naumov...
Paperboy: https://www.instagram.com/paperboy.ma...

📖 Handy books about zines and zine/craft communities: 📖

. Biel, J. with Brent, B. (2017) Make a Zine: Start your own underground publishing revolution. Oregon, USA: Microcosm Publishing. 20th Anniversary Edition.
. Corbett, S. (2017) How to be a Craftivist: The art of gentle protest. London, UK: Unbound.
. Duncombe, S. (2017) Notes From Underground: Zines and the Politics of Alternative Culture.
Oregon, USA: Microcosm Publishing. 20th Anniversary Edition.
. Mott, T. and Poynor, R. (2016) Oh So Pretty: Punk in Print 1976-80. London, UK: Phaidon Press.
. Pearl Watson, E. and Todd, M. (2006) Whatcha Mean, What's a Zine?. Boston, USA: Graphia.
. Wrekk, A. (2020) Stolen Sharpie Revolution: A DIY Resource for Zines and Zine Culture. Oregon, USA: Silver Sprocket. Sixth Edition.

🎂 This video also marks 1 year of Anna Talks!! I'm so, so grateful to have this lovely community and so excited for the year to come! 🎂