Review: The Green Bean
Katie Green’s
work is no stranger here at Pikaland. She’s a lovely UK-based illustrator who produced a yummy vegan baking book and now she’s turned to making zines called the Green Bean!
Katie’s work never fails to make me smile – she has a way with words and her pretty illustrations will inspire you to pick up a pen and draw along with her. (That’s what I did really, because I’m going to be a guest star in her third issue!)
Printed in limited editions of 250 copies, this zine is chock full of stories, recipes and crafty patterns & instructions for you to sew up a storm. There’s book reviews in there (we share the same love of books!) poems, doodles and random tidbits too. She’s like a fun UK-based Martha Stewart, all printed in 100% recycled paper and wrapped with love! All in all, it’s a great read on a cool afternoon, best enjoyed with a cup of tea in hand.
Pick up a copy of the monthly Green Bean zine (or better yet, a subscription) at her Etsy shop and read about her adventures on her blog she goes through the process of drawing her first graphic novel!
Wow, that’s so cool…
I’ve been wondering if people still do Zines nowadays. Well, I know about your Good To Know, but I still have some doubts about how people print zines nowadays… Inkjet printer? Photocopies, like the old times?
Well, I’m thinking about making my zines too… But I don’t know wich one is the best: printed or e-zines.
I’d appreciate some help. Please, could you email me?
Oh and Green Bean Zine is so lovely! I love the barcode! LOL!
Hugs,
Tati
Hi Tati!
Quite a few people still do make zines — think of it as a mini magazine where you can say whatever you want!
I think photocopying is the norm but if you have the cash you can doll it up quite a bit!
OOOhh this is lovely! the ilustrations are amazing 🙂
Wow what a nice surprise to come home to! Thanks for making my day Amy! 😀
And Tati, you should definitely just dive in there – its so much fun! I have mine digitally printed, but I always get a good laugh when I turn up at the print shop red-faced from carrying 5 reams in my rucksack and say “I want it on THIS paper please!”
Thanks Amy for explaining me about it. And thanks for you too, Katie for helping me and inspiring me with your zine! By the way, I love your blog. 😀
I’ll think about it…
Hugs you all!
Tati
So wonderful…I love the paper!
“The Green Bean” – what an awesome name for a zine. And it even rhymes… “The Green Bean Zine” – so great!