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[[Image:Figure8zines.jpg|frame|Issues 1-4 of Figure 8]]In her [[zine]], '''Figure 8''', [[Krissy Durden]] writes about sizism, fat acceptance and The Body Revolution. The zine is based in Portland, Oregon, U.S.A. | [[Image:Figure8zines.jpg|frame|Issues 1-4 of Figure 8]]In her [[zine]], '''Figure 8''', [[Krissy Durden]] writes about sizism, fat acceptance and The Body Revolution. The zine is based in Portland, Oregon, U.S.A. | ||
| − | Issue 1 was a one pager that was made for the first ''[[Portland Zine Symposium]]'' in 2001. Issue 2 came out in 2003 in time for the first ''FatGirl | + | Issue 1 was a one pager that was made for the first ''[[Portland Zine Symposium]]'' in 2001. Issue 2 came out in 2003 in time for the first ''FatGirl Speaks'' in Portland. Issue 3 came out in 2005, issue 3.5 in 2006 and issue 4 was first published in the summer of 2007. |
| − | Issue 5 of Figure 8 is called a Rainy Day Activity book and is filled with body positive and fat equality games and activities. | + | Issue 5 of Figure 8 is called a Rainy Day Activity book and is filled with body positive and fat equality games and activities. It was published in 2009. |
Figure 8 was featured in volume nine of the [[Zine Yearbook]], released in 2008. It is included in the West Coast Zine Collection at San Diego State University. | Figure 8 was featured in volume nine of the [[Zine Yearbook]], released in 2008. It is included in the West Coast Zine Collection at San Diego State University. | ||
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| + | Figure 8 was also featured in the a 2009 issue of Signs - a Journal of Women in Culture and Society published by the University of Chicago Press. The essay was written by [[Jenna Freedman]] and titled Grrrl Zines in the Library. | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:36, 15 March 2012
In her zine, Figure 8, Krissy Durden writes about sizism, fat acceptance and The Body Revolution. The zine is based in Portland, Oregon, U.S.A.
Issue 1 was a one pager that was made for the first Portland Zine Symposium in 2001. Issue 2 came out in 2003 in time for the first FatGirl Speaks in Portland. Issue 3 came out in 2005, issue 3.5 in 2006 and issue 4 was first published in the summer of 2007.
Issue 5 of Figure 8 is called a Rainy Day Activity book and is filled with body positive and fat equality games and activities. It was published in 2009.
Figure 8 was featured in volume nine of the Zine Yearbook, released in 2008. It is included in the West Coast Zine Collection at San Diego State University.
Figure 8 was also featured in the a 2009 issue of Signs - a Journal of Women in Culture and Society published by the University of Chicago Press. The essay was written by Jenna Freedman and titled Grrrl Zines in the Library.
