Hey Dream #Zine Team!
I did not forget our fantastic conversation the other day.
I've organized our thread notes into a mock-up that is BY NO MEANS SET IN STONE.
It just represents how bad-ass I think this idea is, and how much I hope we can build upon it going forward. (Sometimes having visual cues also help for further brainstorming.) So fling more ideas at it!
All welcome, of course! This is a decidely CoSo production.
@BosmangBeratna @LaurelGreen @corlin @ceorl @redenigma @NiveusLepus
@MLClark @BosmangBeratna @LaurelGreen @corlin @ceorl @redenigma so this is cool. What’s the next step ? I’m kind confused. Do I need to write something ?
We're still brainstorming around a preliminary mock-up!
Next step will be blocking a fuller mock-up with a few different font types, and firming up a few section layouts.
Is there anything you'd like to see in such a zine? Anything in particular you'd like to share in the way of writing or other art?
You're of course welcome to be a reader without putting your paw in this, but your ideas and work are welcome here as well!
@BosmangBeratna @LaurelGreen @corlin @ceorl @redenigma
@MLClark @NiveusLepus @BosmangBeratna @LaurelGreen @ceorl @redenigma
Idea:
I am thinking about format and printing. My proposal is to offset print this on 8 ½ x11 sheet. Folded in half to 8 ½ x 5 ½, and two "saddle stitched" staples. The number of pages to be determined.
Of course the other alternative is to print on 11 x 17 sheet folded and saddle stitched to 8 ½ x 11, a larger format.
The smaller format appeals to me, but I can go either way.
@MLClark @NiveusLepus @BosmangBeratna @LaurelGreen @ceorl @redenigma
btw
To push on this to go from brainstorm to layout and design, I hereby take on the responsibility of printing stapling, and mailing out the first issue of "abZurd".... as my gift.
You all design it. I will make it a real thing in the world.
(yes I will write some copy)
@corlin @NiveusLepus @BosmangBeratna @LaurelGreen @ceorl @redenigma
Huzzah! What a generous offer. Not to me - Colombia's ground mail is a cartel scam and nothing arrives - but I look forward to seeing photos of the issue going out.
More font-fiddling and layout work later this week, then.
If folks have other hopepunky, wildcraft-y, alt-society, unplugged ideas they'd like thrown into the stew of sections / general ToC, let me know by Friday!
#Zine Team FTW!
@MLClark @corlin @BosmangBeratna @LaurelGreen @ceorl @redenigma
So Coso buddies, let me know what you’d like to see in an article from me. You know what I post and what I write. This is for Coso so let me hear from you !
It's still early brainstorming time, so any ideas are welcome now.
Just off the top of my head, I don't see why we couldn't have some fiction, especially if its message reinforces whatever the 'zine's personality becomes.
Your commitment to selfless service is inspiring. Relevant to surviving and repairing a broken civilization.
Your discipline around work and fitness is something many struggle with.
And, and, and :)
@ceorl @NiveusLepus @corlin @BosmangBeratna @LaurelGreen @redenigma
Okay, #Zine Team, I've crafted 4 mock-ups on Letraset fonts.
A few considerations to keep in mind:
First, I was limited to fonts that allowed for upper and lowercase, and which have "bold" and "italics" options (which you can see on pg3).
Second, a narrow font might work better for a smaller pub (these're mocked at 8.5 x 5.5), while a finer font might simply need a lighter paper colour to shine.
Pick & choose as you please!
@redenigma @MLClark @ceorl @NiveusLepus @corlin @BosmangBeratna @LaurelGreen
Same!
I love the first two--and would like to see the combo of Hobo and Bauer Bodoni
@tyghebright @redenigma @ceorl @NiveusLepus @corlin @BosmangBeratna @LaurelGreen
That's two very specific votes for Bauer Bodoni and Hobo, so I'll run the fuller template on both Kabel and Hobo with BB, so we can revisit that toss-up in a few days. Thanks, Tyghe!