Guide to Being Alone
Guide to Being Alone is a zine released by Vice Versa Press in October 2012 and written by Julia Arredondo.
Vice Versa Press is an independent printing and publishing entity.
Guide to Being Alone is a how-to zine exploring the basics of maintaining a positive attitude while possibly being on the outs about solitude.
Points covered in this zine include:
- Dealing with being newly single
- Realizing that your friends suck
- Realizing that everyone sucks
- Being at home alone
- Being in public alone
- Traveling alone
AND MORE!
Guide to Being Alone is an 8.5" x 7" black and white zine with a color cover. The zine has been printed on demand for the past three years, and the degeneration of the original graphics can be observed with each printing. A soundtrack accompanies the zine which corresponds to each page topic.
Reviews
"It doesn’t matter if you’re dabbling in alone time like me, going through a breakup, or looking for ways to improve your one-on-oneself time, Guide to Being Alone is rich in tips for making the most of the loner experience." (Jaybird Blog)
"The Guide to Being Alone is a quirky zine about living the solo life. It is 18-pages of awesome illustrations, collages and fabulous advice on enjoying your own company." (Nessbow.com)
