Guest post by Rachel Kaye
Zines; magazines which are made for love not money are a form of self-publishing which continues to thrive in our digital world. Bradford zine fayre 2011 (supported by Impressions Gallery) gives visitors the opportunity to buy, trade and chat about all things zine related, or merely to see the breadth of some of the work out there. This years fayre will have publications for sale from individuals and distros (short for distributors) and a free zines table. Bradford Zine Fayre 2011 takes place on Saturday 2nd of July 2011 at the Impressions Gallery, Bradford, 12pm- 4pm; entry is free.
Post event zine-related films will be shown at the 1in12 Club in Bradford from 4pm onwards. (Please note the 1in12 Club is a members club, events are for members and their guests).
Bradford zine fayre 2011 will include stalls from the following people and organisations;
Mujinga
(short stories, reviews and articles about topics such as veganism, activism, cats and bicycle maintenance).
Hello Memo
(hand drawn and screen printed illustration, self-published zines, hand printed stationery, limited edition prints, tote bags and accessories.)
Radical Routes
(a network of radical co-ops whose members are committed to working for positive social change)
Ont Road
(a DIY Punk & Travel Zine)
(formerly the Manifesta Distro - zines with a queer/feminist focus)
Leeds Surrealist Group
(zines with poetic/photographic/creative/radical content)
The Print Project
based at the 1 in 12 Club in Bradford, The Print Project aims to keep the skill and art of the letterpress alive
Jen Claptrap
and more!