December 2011
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New Bris Zine Distro @ Twilight
My sister took me along to the new Twilight markets held in Brisbane’s West End, every Saturday night. Hesitant at first, as I’m sick of going to markets that promote themselves as hand-made, organic and local… while everything is mass-produced and made in China junk. During the day, I heard an interview with one of the coordinators of the Markets on Triple zed. He mentioned...
September 2011
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Bizoo Book, Zine Fair, Workshops, Bands!
The Best of Bizoo is finally here, and on Saturday 8th October it’s Brisbane’s turn to Celebrate! You can grab a copy and read all the most entertaining and infamous articles from Toowoomba’s greatest export - Bizoo Zine! Toowoomba based Folk/Punkers Jack Flash will also be launching their debut album, on the day, alongside illustrious Brissie rockers The Giants of Science, The...
August 2011
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DEMOLISH now avaialble online!
Hey guys! Matt here from Demolish and Paper Cuts “fame”. I’m back from my adventures overseas with Steve Towson and am getting stuck into issue #7 of Demolish. I’m hoping to get it out before the end of the year. But until then I have found a few back issue of Demolish, going back 9 years! Plus the latest (issue 6) issue which I never made more then 30 copies of before...
Bizoo Launch, Zine Fair, Workshops & Bands
Bizoo, 4ZzZfm & The Paper Cuts Collective Present:
The Bizoo ‘The Best, the Worst and the Trash that Never Made It’ Book Launch and Zine Fair!
After three years in the making, the [FREE & CARBON NEUTRAL] Bizoo retrospective Book that chronicles the life and times of the music arts zine that grew from Toowoomba in 2001 and wrapped-up mid 2006, is being unleashed in Brisbane....
July 2011
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24 Hour Zine Making; the Challenge and Reward
Borders close down but zine-creators fire up!
It’s ‘International Zine Month’ in July, and what better way to come to a close then with a zine making BANG at the Smells Like Zines Shop (203 Margaret Street). As traditional book shops close their doors, the art of DIY and paper is still alive and kicking. It’s time to celebrate all paper based arts –paper aeroplanes, flip books, origami...
June 2011
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Interview with Jackie Ryan of ‘Burger Force’ – By...
This interview is done as part of the plan to open up discussion, expose other creative areas of endeavour + share with the greater Indie/DIY community, those who publish, get published + of course, self publish (apart from zines) across Brisbane + the greater areas of QLD.
There is such a diversity here is Queensland…that there seems to be a need to show how these other...
May 2011
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Nominations are Now! Golden Stapler Awards for...
Hey friends,
Do you make a zine or know someone who does which you really enjoy? Nominations for the nationwide Australian Golden Stapler Awards for most excellent zines are now open.
Good luck!
Hugs,
the PCC
xo
goldenstapler:
oblete asked: do you know any zine distros in brisbane?
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Zines in the Deep North!
When I initially imagined North Queensland, I pictured endless beaches, the reef, and genuine, easy -going folks. All of which is true, but once you scratch the surface, a vibrant and exciting zine and self-publishing culture is hidden away. Over last couple of years I’ve been lucky enough to meet some of the amazing crew that are cutting, pasting, drawing, printing and creating. In all...
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April 2011
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Space Invaders: Australian street. stencils....
I was lucky enough to checkout this exhibition while it was showing at the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra. Well worth checking out while it visits Brisbane. Plus its free!
Open daily | Free entry 10.00 am – 4.00 pm
The University of Queensland Art Museum James and Mary Emelia Mayne Centre (Building 11) St Lucia Qld 4067 Australia
For more info:...
Zines, Workshops, Music @ Home Festival 9 April -...
Come say hello, make something and drink something.
March 2011
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Smells Like Zines Shop official opening & Vague #4...
Sunday, March 27 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Shop 4 / 203, Margaret Street (above Cafe Forte) Toowoomba, Queensland
From 1pm- 4pm [so I can attend my beloved Roller Derby Training after] you are invited to attend the Smells Like Zines store opening & launch of uber-cool [FREE] Vague Culture Zine Issue #4 !
There will be a heap of vegan food, non alcoholic beverages [you can’t drink...
Zines at Home.
Sitting at the kitchen table as a five year old, surrounded by the emptied contents of your mum’s stationery draw has to be one of the best things in the world. This is one of the feelings the Home Festival in Brisbane is hoping to emulate this April when it opens its arms to the community and provides a place where everyone can feel included, safe and welcome to join in with a wealth of...
January 2011
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Zine Fair/Fundraiser for the Dasmarinas Infoshop &...
Paper Cuts friends’ Innez and Ili approached the collective a few weeks back about the possibility of helping out with a zine fair that will help raise funds and help stock Dasmarinas Infoshop & Library in the Philippines. It’s just been given the green light.
The what/where/when and the why below…
Fair/Fundraiser for the Dasmarinas Infoshop & Library Sunday, January...
Doodle Month
I just received this message from Jennie, the mastermind behind the Ladybug Markets.
Hey Mr.staples. just wanted pass along the good word that January is doodle month. If you have any napkins with smudges of ink you should upload them to the For The Love Of Doodles forum on the Ladybug Markets site.
November 2010
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the Paper Cuts Collective - Beer Coaster Zine...
A write up by Elouise from Smells Like Zines Distro.
Zine makers and creative’s descended on “The Joynt” to try out their latest creations and give patrons something exciting to put their drinks on. A series of 12 art coasters were trialled and showcased at the venue along with a collectable PCC poster (can be found at Visible Ink).
Patrons had something new to talk about and...
Cut Copy P&ste Zine Workshop - Beer Coaster Zines!...
Thanks to everyone who came along and shared, read and created at Cut Copy P&ste Zine Workshop.
Don’t forget that all the Zine Beer Coasters will be showcased and used at the The Joynt (48 Montague Rd, West End) on the Saturday the 27th November from 6pm. Staples + PCC
Beer Coaster Zine Workshop & Zine Library +...
Beer Coaster Zine Workshop & Zine Library
Saturday, November 13 2:00pm - 4:30pmVisible Ink Valley + Make a Beer Coaster Zine. + Checkout the Restocked Zine Library. + Learn about Zines and DIY publishing. + Meet Up with indie publishers (Zinesters, Comics Crew, Indie Mag creators). Come along and meet, learn and create a Beer Coaster zine that will be showcased as well as used at the...
October 2010
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The Social Catch-up and Up-coming Shindigs!
Thanks to everyone who came along and shared your ideas, zines and beers.
Keep the 13 and the 27 November free. Workshops and pub gatherings are in the works. Stay tuned for more details…
Another date to put in your calendar thanks to our friends at IBCAT.
Food Not Bombs GUERILLA GIG - 19th Nov BRISBANE. > Zine Fair/Free food/ Live music + River views!
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Got something to say why not put it in a Zine!
As part of the Pop Up Art Series, Quixotic Arts is producing a small limited edition zine which will be popping up all over town
If your aged 15 – 25, contributions are being accepted for the zine right now until the 10th of November!
…Email your contribution to quixoticarts@gmail.com and send in your…
Short fiction, Written articles, Poems, Song lyrics, Drawings & Photos.
The word...
Social Catch-up
Off My Meds by Phillip Dearest (photo: http://thescreamingwall.com/)
Heya Zinester’s, Comic Crew and Indie Publishers!! It’s been just over a month since The Paper Cuts Zine fair. It’s about time to get something else up and running. But what do WE want to do ???? Zine Picnics? Workshops? Swap days?…. Come along and meet fellow print publishers, trade zines,...
September 2010
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Want to be involved?
Interested in being involved with the next zine and indie publishing event?
Zine Picnic? Workshop? Fair? Meet up? We want to hear your suggestions…
Swing us an email: Papercutscollective at gmail.com
- PCC
Thanks to everyone who helped/supported/attended the launch and zine fair. Without you, it simply wouldn’t have been possible. Thank you!
A bunch of kick arse photographers snapped a bunch of photos from both of the nights. Check them out below.
Stay tuned for future events…
- PCC
www.thescreamingwall.com
project4000
Vague Culture
www.collapseboard.com
www.thescreamingwall.com
The Launch and Exhibition is tonight!
Hi everyone!
The launch and exhibition will kick off at 6pm tonight.
Steve Towson will be doing the official opening at around 7pm.
Hope to see you all there! It’s going to be a fun night.
-PCC
August 2010
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All numbered up.
‘Whenever I see a bearded hobo on the street, I’ll think of you and smile’ Travel Zine www.beardedhobo.com
Check out today’s issue of Rave Magazine. Bianca gives you the lowdown on Conversations With Punx.
Keep an eye out for this weeks Time Off Magazine, I was lucky enough to chat with Mitchell Knox about zines, the collective and the up-coming launch and zine fair.
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As you already know, founding members of The Paper Cuts Collective: Valentino, Limmer and I (Staples), are launching our blood, sweat and tears to the world in the form of our zines. This is all taking place on the THURSDAY 2nd of September at the Bleeding Heart Gallery (166 Ann St, Brisbane) from 6pm.
We’re not just launching our zines to the world. We have also put together an...
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The tables are running out the door!
www.samsamsamsam.com Is appearing at The Paper Cuts Collective: Mini Zine Fair 2010
The Paper Cuts Collective: Mini Zine Fair 2010
The fair will take place 5pm - 10pm Friday 3 September (the day after the Triple zine launch & exhibition) at the Bleeding Heart Gallery (166 Ann Street, Brisbane)
The fair is shaping up nicely, if I don’t say myself. I’m thinking the last zine...
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Sticky is coming up!
Latest news here at PCC is, Androniki and Elle from STICKY INSTITUTE are coming up from Melbourne for the launch and zine fair!!!
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Have a look @ E.T. ZINE DISTRO
There’s an interesting zine distro here: http://etzinedistro.blogspot.com/
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The Paper Cuts Collective: Mini Zine Fair 2010
The fair will take place 5pm Friday 3 September at the Bleeding Heart Gallery (166 Ann Street, Brisbane) We are now accepting bookings for tables. Table fees: $10 per table Bookings essential: 0404 805 269 or contact.staples@gmail.com Please email through the following information, and I will write back and confirm your booking. Contact Name: Table name: Address: Email: ...
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‘No matter where you go, a place is just an empty shell without people to enjoy those places with.’ - Adam Pasion’s ‘Going Nowhere’ issue one.
My final blog entry from my adventures in Japan.
Staples
http://beardedhobo.com/blog/