Sunday, May 20, 2012

MCA Zine Fair 2012

It was one of my favourite days of the year today - the Sydney MCA 2012 zine fair! Here are some of my favourites from the day.
I just loved all the Japanese themed mini zines on Tara's table! How adorable is the 'Kewpie the superhero' accordion instagram zine? Mine came in a little sewed envelope with instagram photographs. I also purchased her '30 cool things about my trip to Japan' and 'iPhoneography' instagram guide. I think it's pretty obvious why I loved Tara's table!
Every year there comes a special time when I look forward to building my 'Spoonful' zine collection. It really is a delightful happiness companion - and so is it's beautiful creator, Thea. Don't you just love her paper spoon garland?
Burrow's quirky and yummy table display.
The colourful and fun illustrated works of the stunning Mechelle B.
One of Sydney's most well known zine makers is Vanessa Berry. I was lucky enough to get a copy of her new zine 'Biblioburbia' before it sold out - a little guide to Sydney's libraries. I also picked up her Disposable Camera 'Melbourne issue'.
Lee Tran launched her new Speak-easy #13 zine today and it is all about Japan! Oh my! I know I am in for a treat!

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25 comments:

  1. memtreeMay 20, 2012 at 5:25 PM

    wow! how amazing! thank you so much for sharing your findings. so wish i was in syd!

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    1. Jenna TempletonMay 26, 2012 at 11:37 AM

      No problem memtree - Always great to see new zines hey.

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  2. AnonymousMay 20, 2012 at 8:36 PM

    Thanks for sharing some pics of of the fair jenna it looks like heaps of fun was had by all.

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    1. Jenna TempletonMay 26, 2012 at 11:38 AM

      Hi Kelly - wonderful to hear from you. Hope your having fun on your creative adventures xo

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  3. kiakakesMay 21, 2012 at 1:40 AM

    such wonderful pictures! i just started collecting zines, hope my collection continues to grow. i wish i could go to a zine fair of some sort. it would be nice to buy or trade zines.

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    1. Jenna TempletonMay 26, 2012 at 11:40 AM

      Hi Kiakakes - Yes zines are so much fun to collect, i'm addicted to buying them because each one is so unique. What zines do you have?

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  4. Janis NovaMay 21, 2012 at 7:22 AM

    oh wow, i wish i could have been there! ahh and that kewpie superhero zine! *_* i want it! so many cool things you've found!

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    1. Jenna TempletonMay 26, 2012 at 11:41 AM

      I know the Kewpie zine is just too sweet! I should of bought an extra one for you xo

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  5. LisaMay 21, 2012 at 8:54 AM

    I think I'd buy everything!

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  6. Niina A.May 21, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    Everything looks so wonderful and fun! I'm going to make it my mission to go there one day!

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  7. Emmie RaeMay 21, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    cute coverage of the zine fair Jenna! Shame I didn't run into you there! Would have been nice to have a chat and swoon over all the cuteness! xo

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    1. Jenna TempletonMay 26, 2012 at 11:44 AM

      Hi Emmie! You went! Oh it would of been lovely to go around the zine fair together.

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  8. UnknownMay 21, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    this is so amazing! I hope I get the chance to visit a zine fair some time!

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    1. Jenna TempletonMay 26, 2012 at 11:51 AM

      Hi Ru-chan, Zine fairs are just so much fun! You can always be sure to find amazing things at them. Wonderful to here from someone in Japan - my favourite country!

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  9. IslandMay 22, 2012 at 5:40 PM

    Omgsh, I was there but I didn't see Lee Tran's zine?!
    Crying....

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    1. Jenna TempletonMay 26, 2012 at 12:02 PM

      Hi Island-shii, You might be able to buy Lee's zine from her online shop.

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  10. Dudley RedheadMay 22, 2012 at 8:19 PM

    Brilliant! thanks so much for doing such a fab photography job - and super sweet comments! It's one of my fave days too x

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    1. Jenna TempletonMay 26, 2012 at 12:04 PM

      Hi Dudley! Thanks! Happy to hear you liked the post. Thanks for making such wonderful zines!

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  11. Camila FariaMay 24, 2012 at 4:55 AM

    Jenna, I can't believe it's been this long since I last stoped by your beautiful blog! I've been missing all this fabulousness! I'm so glad I'm back. :)

    I wish we had Zine Fairs around here, how cool is that? So many cute zines! And, yes, you're right, Tara's table was pretty awesome.

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    1. Jenna TempletonMay 26, 2012 at 12:08 PM

      Hi Camila,

      Wonderful to hear from you again. Thanks for the lovely comment. I will have to pop by your beautiful blog too again ^_^

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  12. AnonymousMay 24, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    Looks wonderful!! I wish they did stuff like this in Boston!

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    1. Jenna TempletonMay 26, 2012 at 12:11 PM

      Oh you should google zine fair and shops in Boston. I am sure there will be on there!!

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  13. hello bunniesMay 30, 2012 at 9:06 AM

    Those zines are so cute!! Like everyone else, wish I was in Australia to experience it.

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