I Made a Zine!!! ✂️✨🌈

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! 🌈
indd.adobe.com/view/325d4213-...
Also a feedback form if you have thoughts (really helpful for my final report!): 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 www.grrrlzinefair.com/
. Zabby Allen of the Procrastination Paper for the interview, supportive messages and indie mag expertise! 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!! 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: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/kriski?r...
FLORXL zine: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FLORXLzi...
Meaty Vegan: anya_naumov...
Paperboy: 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! 🎂

[@AnnaTalks-videos]

I can’t believe I can finally reveal this project!! This has been many, many months in the making and I’m so proud of the final result. Let me know your thoughts below! 👇 ✂️ ✨

[@kikeheebchinkjigaboo6631]

Lame. Over ANALyzing THE ZINE

[@kikeheebchinkjigaboo6631]

U didn't use the typewriter??!!! Sell it to me

[@kikeheebchinkjigaboo6631]

So CULTURAL MARXIST Anna LESBO COMMUNIST FEMINIST ECO-terrorist made a silly stapled collage pamphlet??? Boring

[@Cwjespersen]

Wait, wait, @12:26 did u just say “i never made a zine before, so I didn’t really know how to do it” so u decided to just host a zine workshop. Hahaha, you’re the best!

[@zabbyallen6545]

OMG I made it onto a spider plant!!!! Highlight of my life tbh. 'Stop! Paper, Scissors' is a joy. So proud of you!

[@AnnaTalks-videos]

Haha yes of course!! Thank you so much Zabby - I’m so happy we’ve connected through this project and so grateful for all your support xx

[@poetofthestreets]

I totally agree that 'doing something with your hands' is a great solution to doom scrolling and getting out of your head. Totally a way to calm people! I'm a writer usually, but recently I've been very invested in zines - which I find very meditative

[@lloydcanfield867]

Anna this is so good, you’re so talented and a natural comedian also, had me in stitches at the start. So proud of you !! ❤️

[@AnnaTalks-videos]

Thank you so much Lloyd!! 😭😭😭

[@tonyasmith1917]

Thank you A LOT! I previously published my comics in a book form but it is just too expensive, but I want to continue to make my short story/comics. I stopped because I got dejected over the costs. This inspires me (with resources) to do it IN SMALL DOSES! Thanks a ton, from the United States!

[@trinityteja]

you are amazines! Sincere, enthusiastic, genuine. I love this video, thank you for working so hard to make this. I am inspired 😊😊😊

[@myriambcreating]

your enthousiasm is contagious ! 😄 congrats ! your zine is awesome ! I want to make one too 😊

[@julielouisson1783]

Just looked at the zine online while having my coffee - love it! I'm about to go into my son's school to take a group of kids for zine-making - which I'm nervous about because I've only just discovered zines myself. Your video & the zine are inspiring. What an awesome project!

[@AnnaTalks-videos]

This is so lovely to hear, and what a wonderful thing you’re doing! I hope the zine-making inspires the socks off them! ✂️ 🎨

[@naomi_grace]

I read through the online version and it is absolutely amazing! Every page is a masterpiece and appealed to me on an aesthetic and on an emotional level, coming from a teenaged art + craft enthusiast. I've definitely found art and craft as an escape from my mental struggles and my chronic illness. Thank you for creating this!

[@AnnaTalks-videos]

Ahh Naomi I can’t tell you how happy this makes me! Thank you so much for taking the time to read it and for your kind words! 🥺🥰

[@trisjafayesabihon4792]

I love this so much. I loved the process, and your thought process as well!

[@tamarawilliamsvanhorn6635]

I’m doing a zine workshop with youth at a trans* affirming conference this weekend, and this video showed up in my feed… so grateful for the tip about plants and music because I have time to add them!

[@yasminarnould3830]

I love it !!!! The workshop was such a lovely experience. The whole concept is amazing. I’m so so so proud of you ❤️

[@AnnaTalks-videos]

Thank you Yas! Just excuse me while I go and weep 🥺😭😭😭♥️ bisous papa xx

[@anyaonpaper]

I’m so happy that I have seen the end result of the major project. I was very curious when you said about the zine in your ‘what’s in my bag’ video. It’s so interesting!

[@josievanotterlo5191]

Recently discovered Zines. Now I’m obsessed. So many avenues to explore. Great video and congrats!

[@candyDander]

This video was so wholesome! Congratulations! I looks really cool.

[@danielapalladino3518]

This zine is wonderful!! Everything you have done through this brilliant project was so detailed and exciting! I have looked at the online version and I can't wait to have a look at the final product which is so incredible!!

[@AnnaTalks-videos]

Oh thank you so much Daniela! I’m overwhelmed by all the positive feedback! 🥰

[@luke28]

Anna, this is wonderful! I am looking at the online version and I love it! It is very playful and wonderful, I love how it retains that handmade feeling to it, And I love how you edited but how it still shows the distinctions in style between the different contributions! Will read it on the train to work today!

[@AnnaTalks-videos]

Ahh thank you Luke! I'm so pleased you enjoyed it! I'm thinking I might do a giveaway of a physical copy on my Instagram - would you be interested?

[@luke28]

@@AnnaTalks-videos i would! Were it not that I do not havean instagram account ;)

[@trisjafayesabihon4792]

I also love love your energy!!!

[@layditms2]

Oh wow even your avatar is styled like how we grew up ?

[@annaiscoel]

Omg, this is truly amazing!! I’m currently working on a school project on zines as well, and my creative brain has been running on overdrive since I found out about them. It feels like a safe space with where you can freely express yourself ✨🌈 Zine culture is amazing so i fully understand and share the obsession. Thanks for this video and congrats on completing a big and cool project like this! 🥰❤️

[@AnnaTalks-videos]

I relate to this so much haha! It’s like a secret underground culture of creativity! That’s so cool that you’re doing a school project on zines - I’d love to hear how it goes! xx

[@RJVEK]

Amazing

[@partyhatkid9940]

Wow, I loved this video! Thank you!!

[@miaisobel8006]

this is amazing!! the whole finished product and process is so interesting and well presented! very much makes me want to make a zine as well... I'm always itching to make something with my hands after a while spent on a computer. I've had so many of your videos pop up on my recommendation page this week, and they've all been so incredibly engaging! It's so easy to tell how enthusiastic and passionate you are about what you make that I can't help but be interested as well :D

[@AnnaTalks-videos]

Mia this is so, so lovely! I can’t tell you how much that makes me smile, thank you 🥰 and also - go for it and make a zine!!! They’re so fun and I’ve made lots of handmade ones for friends. I just love cutting and sticking and colouring in 😂

[@PrintPraySlay]

Love the finished product. Where did you get it printed?

[@Canelemon768]

ive made a couple zines lately, super fun and a very accessible way to do art

[@EleanorMarieRose]

This was SO interesting!!! Everything you said was so informative and intriguing. Thank you for sharing.

[@AnnaTalks-videos]

Oh I’m so pleased to hear this! Thank you so much! 🥰

[@user-mw5ye5ex7i]

Anna this was so wonderful I'm so new to this world learned a lot from you

[@staceysreadingcorner]

Your zine is amazing!!!!

[@olivermarston157]

Really great content, love your enthusiasm and passion. But maybe it's because i am a bit older...well quite a lot older than you, I come from an age where the punk zines of the time were seriously hand made/ DIY products, and I always think of " Zines" on like you said old newspaper type paper stock, certainly a matt finish?! That's just my personal opinion! Otherwise really well done!

[@anyanaumovic9588]

LOOKS AMAZING!!

[@AnnaTalks-videos]

I can’t wait to give you your copy!!!!

[@charlottebrowning3644]

I love this! I started making one once but was being too perfectionist about it so it lost the fun factor… I’ll have to have another go!

[@AnnaTalks-videos]

Woohoo!! Honestly the whole ethos of this project was that it doesn’t matter if the art ‘looks good’, it’s all about whether you’re enjoying it and get something out of it! Let yourself free!! Also, so much of zine culture is about reclaiming imperfection!

[@warmteacosy]

Very interesting. 😃👍

[@georgeiii2998]

Very nice zine.

[@AnnaTalks-videos]

Thank you! Means a lot 🥰

[@daughteroftheblessed839]

You get an A from me...excellent work

[@youdontneedtoreadthis]

I know this is off topic, I’m sorry, but I’d really love to know, what’s the name of that blue nail polish?

[@Lenny4400]

You look like a artist!

[@AnnaTalks-videos]

Haha thank you!! That is the HIGHEST compliment 👩🏻‍🎨

[@Lenny4400]

@@AnnaTalks-videos .... well l just call it like l see it./ Lenny Hope we can be artist-friends. Where are you from? I am a visual artist too.

[@deiiiv_id]

Can you plspls tell us which books you read for your research??.

[@AnnaTalks-videos]

Yes of course! When I’ve got time I’ll add them to the description and let you know

[@AnnaTalks-videos]

I've added a list of the ones I found most useful for the topic. Hope that's helpful!

[@Lenny4400]

Have you gotten a Masters? I like PIL! I am creating a zine for my art! Creating Art is like operating on your self"!

[@wild_childofthe80s]

Is your nail varnish Barry M?! 😍 x.x

[@AnnaTalks-videos]

IT IS!! How on earth did you know?! I bought it last week and it’s called Gelly Blue Margarita 💙 💅 ✨ I love how shiny it is! xx

[@wild_childofthe80s]

@@AnnaTalks-videos YES!! I have the same!! Barry M are the BEST EVER!! So smooth and shiny! I have so many of their shades! xox

[@AnnaTalks-videos]

@@wild_childofthe80s that’s so funny - I thought you had magical nail polish detecting powers! 😂 I might have to try some more Barry M polishes, I love it! Although mine have chipped quite fast, but that’s probably all the arts and crafts 😅 x

[@Elizabeth-jo6mx]

@@AnnaTalks-videos I came here to say how much I loved the video but now I’m distracted by nail varnish envy! 💙🍸

[@AnnaTalks-videos]

@@Elizabeth-jo6mx hahaha we need a whole discussion page about it!

[@arthurbailey3796]

ρ尺ｏΜ𝐎ᔕᗰ 😓

[@michellespeight5972]

Im sorry but a dissertation is also brand new too. My course was social humanities and for the dissertation we had to come up with an whole new concept with new reasoning that had never been done before. We could regurgitate infirmation but it had to be original. Zines are not new either in their concept. Both have to be original. I'm not against zines btw. Im an anarcho punk n create zines myself. My dissertation was also on how the law is created to keep the poor suppressed and the rich protected.

[@layditms2]

why is your Generation styled like how our Generation grew up ?