There are loads of new zines in the Zine Collection, here are some highlights:

Make Your Place: Affordable Sustainable Nesting Skills
Written and illustrated by Raleigh Briggs
This little book has all the intimacy and charm of a hand-written letter. Born out of a series of workshops in Seattle, Washington and previous zines on the subject, it contains all sorts of interesting information on the use of non-toxic materials for First Aid, cleaning, body care, gardening and composting. Many recipes for products are given; the author believing that making these is a spiritual and life-enhancing act, as well as the most basic step we can take to save our planet.
The style is very vernacular, the author addressing the reader as a friend and fellow traveller. The many pen and ink drawings are simple but nicely executed. This is a pleasant and worthwhile publication and one which serves a very useful purpose.
- Reviewed by Sue

Papercutter – issue 10
This issue of Papercutter features the work of Damien Jay, Jesse Reklaw and Minty Lewis. All three have completely different drawing styles and it’s a real treat to have them together in one zine. I especially liked Damien Jay’s comic about a corpse named Willy who won’t rest and won’t let anyone else rest either! It’s melancholy rather than scary, and simply but beautifully drawn.
- Reviewed by Steph

Cardboard Box, issue three
Cardboard box is a breath of fresh air on the NZ zine scene. Now with three issues under their belt it looks as though the Box isn’t going anywhere too soon, and it’s a good thing too. This issue includes a feature on Squam Art Retreat (I really want to go now, who cares that it’s in the States…), a thought provoking article on the NZ news media, and a DIY cleaning chemistry recipe page; who knew cleaning could be so fun?

All this goodness comes along with interviews with hot shot musicians and artists, great illustrations, poetry and blog and music reviews…so much quality packed into a zine-shaped cardboard box.
- Reviewed by Carmel

For more info about the WCL Zine Collection, please visit www.wcl.govt.nz/zines