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Bikes in Space is a feminist bicycle science fiction anthology. Started as a zine (and a bit of a joke), it ended up…

As you ride down the intergalactic bike path, you come to a crossroads. Which path will you take? Your choice could…

In a world with an uncertain future, do you imagine for the best or for the worst case scenario? Twelve writers tackle…

If you want to quit hormonal birth control, this zine is your manual for deciding whether or not to do it,…

In this bitingly satirical - and unfortunately still hyper-relevant - zine, author Johnny Parker II and illustrator…

If you've ever wondered what it's like to leave your hometown and follow your dreams, this book is both how-to…

Sarah Royal spent some time working in a Chicago book bindery, and writes candidly about her experience there. From the…

A public restroom even more horrific than most, with a stained toilet that can swallow a man whole, sending him to a…

What are your values, needs, and desires? What are your deal breakers? What is your personal definition of consent? What…

A comprehensive guide to all the questions you never knew you had about boyfriends. If you're looking for a…

Have you ever wondered why bras were so uncomfortable? Never could get the right fit, leaving you dissatisfied and…

Build your own culture and resist! Making sourdough bread can be intimidating for most of us. The idea that we need to…

A DIY home-brewing guide that outlines the key methodologies of the two most common home brewing techniques:…

A compassionate, friendly, and even fun book about personal finance for the overwhelmed. In a world with fewer and…

The nuts and bolts of bike trailers, including resources on dropouts, hitches, brazing, and ever-important safety…

It's just one of those days. Post a page out of your poetry notebook, a sketch of your happy place, an inspiring…

The expatriated Al Burian reflects on a year spent living in Berlin, Germany. His wildly free-range topics include:…

In Burn Collector #14 zine superstar Al Burian lays down 156 pages of truth, trouble, and everyman blues. Whether…

Just another day in paradise, enjoying the soothing sounds of the ocean and waves of pleasure thanks to your trusty…

In this short and unofficial biography of Pete Shelley and the Buzzcocks, Colin Burrowes uses personal anecdotes and…

Has your cat been plotting to take command of your spaceship? This and other important questions are tackled in the 11…

Mary Beth works as a customer service representative, answering calls made to a giant corporation's 1-800…

Winner of The Society of American Travel Writer's Bronze Travel Book Award! In Cambodian Grrrl: Self-Publishing…

"Joe Biel's collection of "talkies" perfectly embodies the D.I.Y. doc mantra of "just get out…

Deepen and improve your communication in your intimate relationships with these simple, accessible, inclusive cards…

These five tales are excerpted from Katie Haegele's book, Cats I've Known. The book is about learning to live…

Five stories and comics by a variety of creators about beloved kitties, in the spirit of Katie Haegele's Cats…

Cat themed knick-knacks and objet d’dubious art star in this issue of Katie Haegele's Cat…

Katie Haegele asked around for stories of cats lost and found, and uncovered a lovely range of emotional…

In this second installment of the "Lost & Found" theme, Katie Haegele offers up five new stories of how…