Zines Ahoy

My friend Tessa is running Auckland Zinefest again this year and thought you might be interested in getting involved:

Auckland Zinefest is a non-profit community event that celebrates and promotes DIY and self publishing in Auckland city.  Previously it was held at Cross Street Studios in 2009. Before this, there was a zinefest about 4 years prior that was put on under the name “Small Print”. (Check out some photos from 2003 – friends, you all look so young!)

This year Zinefest will be held at St Kevins Arcade and Wine Cellar in Newton, Auckland. The after party will take place at Wine Cellar and Whammy Bar. Zinefest is run by volunteers who have a passion for community arts projects and zines.

AN A TO Z OF BAD CRUSHES

In the spirit of DIY and getting involved, I’m putting together a zine for this fine event. Some one very wise once said, “Write what you know”. While I am obviously an expert in the proposed topic, I do need some help. I’m looking for written pieces/lists/musings on hopeless romances, failed Facebook stalking and other examples of melancholic modern love. Bad crushes, oh yeah.

For example: C could be for Crabby Bartenders (oh, there’s been a few) or I, as in I Want Amber In An Iron Maiden under the sea (this story obviously needs publication)…
Deadline: July 1, 2010 – so lots of time!
If you’re interested: email me – amber@codeforsomething.com
One last thing: Anonymity is offered, should you require it!

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