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Richland Library is piloting a new collection: ZINES. Located at the Main library, this collection features zines created locally.
"Historically, zines have provided perspectives from voices that have been filtered or silenced."
— Isabelle Bertolini
"I appreciate that I can share my message on my own terms, not dependent on a social media or web hosting company to decide what I can say and who sees it."
— Mauve Vulpine
5 Assumptions About Perfect Markets That Make Econ Cat Lose His Marbles
Published in 2025
Econ Cat goes over the 5 assumptions of perfect markets that is ofent taught in Economics 101 classes and gives his reasons as to why they are dangerous and make for bad economics. "Don't be fooled, don't make assumptions and maybe I can find my marbles!"
Econ Cat Hates Milton Friedman
Published in 2025
Econ Cat explains the principals of Milton Friedman and why he disagrees with them so.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Strategies
This zine explains the three minds living inside you: the emotial mind, the logical mind, and the wise mind and gives the reader tips on how to get your body and mind to cooperate with one another when stressed or overwhelmed. It is filled with pneumonic devices and concrete examples.
What Even is the City of Columbia, South Carolina?
A Community Zine
Published in 2024
Created at Richland Library zine workshops. Each page was made by a resident about living in Columbia, South Carolina. Get to know the city of Columbia, it's people and culture through lived experiences.
Inside and Outside
Published in 2025
Charcoal and gauche drawings about having a home. This zine tells the story of a storm, a morphing house, and depicts a woman lying in the flowers after the rain has cleared. Black, white, and gray illustrations.
A Random Sampling
A Dream
Published in 2025
Depicts a dream sequence of having a masterplan but then having a feeling like a fish caught in a trap and being eaten. The feeling of being frustrated, angry, caught, exposed.
Payphones on Film Vol. 01
A collection of photographs of abandoned payphones throughout the American Southeast.
Payphones on Film Vol. 02
Fences
A collection of photographs of abandoned payphones throughout the American Southeast. Dylan Bannister is a visual artist whose works are based in memory, nostalgia, and antiquated tech. Since 2018, Bannister has photographed the remains of public telephone fixtures throughout the southeast- strictly using 35mmfilm. The Payphones on Film photo series is equal parts scavenger hunt, creative composition, and preservation through documentation.
Payphones on Film Vol. 03
Overgrown
A collection of photographs of abandoned payphones throughout the American Southeast. Dylan Bannister is a visual artist whose works are based in memory, nostalgia, and antiquated tech. Since 2018, Bannister has photographed the remains of public telephone fixtures throughout the southeast- strictly using 35mmfilm. The Payphones on Film photo series is equal parts scavenger hunt, creative composition, and preservation through documentation.
Payphones on Film Vol. 04
Signs
A collection of photographs of abandoned payphones throughout the American Southeast. Dylan Bannister is a visual artist whose works are based in memory, nostalgia, and antiquated tech. Since 2018, Bannister has photographed the remains of public telephone fixtures throughout the southeast- strictly using 35mmfilm. The Payphones on Film photo series is equal parts scavenger hunt, creative composition, and preservation through documentation.
Birthday Soup
Inspired by the Little Bear books, Sarah recalls making soup for her birthday as the communal meal. Includes a recipe for birthday soup!
The 47th Plane
Episode 2
The hottest summer on record means there are no rules. At least that's what the main characters of this comic zine from outerspace think when they land in the human world to go get more fuel.
A Taste of Blythewood
Recipes from Your Community
This zine, compiled by Richland Library Blythewood, showcases a diverse array of recipes submitted by local home cooks. Recipes include: Bacon wrapped asparagus with brown sugar glaze submitted by Rashai Sumter, Carolina hot dog chili submitted by Matthew Yarborough, Beef tips and noodles submitted by Ashley Black, Benton family breakfast burritos submitted by Leia Benton, French onion soup submitted by Tony Trinh, Nana's caramel pie submitted by Jessica Sharp, Pound cake submitted by Carolyn Scott.
Death Wish
Volume 1
Published in 2023
Death Wish features original prose and poetry by Sydney Bollinger. This zine spans topics from favorite films like Picnic at Hanging Rock and Charleston, S.C.'s cobblestone streets to small town whispers and former religious beliefs. Each piece of writing has something to do with death, but don't fear if you aren't into morbidity. It's not that morbid.
Death Wish
Volume 2
Published in 2025
Death Wish features original prose and poetry by Sydney Bollinger. Content includes: April 4, 2025, In the Face of Death, Sylvia, Compost, The Heathers of it All, The Luminescence, Let Me Eat, I Am My Ghost, The Mushroom Queen, May 13, 2025. This is the second volume of Death Wish. The author takes the reader inside her brain during a relapse of a major depressive disorder and sucidal ideation.
Inconvenience is the Point
Published in 2025
When politics find their way into attacking local public libraries, the author gets involved in protecting the intellecutal freedoms of her community by attending county council meetings and contacting representatives.
Million-Dollar Mistake
Published in 2021
The author contends with feelings of letting go of her faith while making comparisons to "million dollar mistakes" that contestants make on the reality TV show, Survivor.
Golden Star
Published in 2025
In the 25th century, where there is no love or sunrise, a woman's soul still glows warm.
A Dream
Published in 2025
This zine depicts a dream about feeling challenged, finding happiness, and being ready to overcome obstacles.
Stop! the Edisto Gas Plant and Pipeline
Published in 2025
A zine to inform readers of a proposed pipeline and megawatt methane gas plant in Canadys, SC by Santee Cooper and Dominion Energy. It lists the potential harm that could be caused to local wildlife, ecosystems, climate, and water. There are ideas as to how to get involved to help stop the pipeline listed on the back cover.
This is Where the Fun Begins
Me, My Life, and the Star Wars Prequels
The purpose of this zine is to share my personal connection and journey with the Star Wars prequels. It is also an analysis of the trilogy through the lens of watching Revenge of the Sith in the current political and social climate and the Trump era.
Lighten Up the Captured Soul
A Collage zine featuring animals, drawings, photographs, and text.
Heat Related Illness
How to Recognize and Treat Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
Published in 2025
A guide to treating and avoiding heat related illnesses. Includes symptoms, treatment and prevention options. This zine was created by Columbia Medic Collective. Topics include heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Anxiety Doesn't Control Me
Published in 2025
Anxious thoughts and general anxiety are out to get the creator, however they are in control and refuse to look back.
The Legacy of Black Women in Librarianship
When They Dared to Be Powerful
Published in 2025
This zine highlights several pioneers of librarianship, all Black women, who made a lasting impact in the field. Readers will discover the important stories of many trailblazing Black women who fought racism, sexism, and other hardships in their libraries and communities to become leaders of our profession. Librarians included: Mattie Herd Roland, Jessie Carney Smith, Augusta Baker, Charlemae Hill Rollins, Anne Bethel Spencer, Ethel Bolden, Henrietta Smith, Eliza Atkins Gleason, Doris Hargrett Clack, Annie L. McPheeters, Lucille Thomas, Ella Baker, Mayme Clayton, Miriam Matthews, Alice Roberts, Sadie Delaney.
RCPL
Best Fish Tank Ever!
Published in 2025
Just being silly- Richland Library's books are swimming freely around the building proving that books can swim anywhere. Library as fish tank.
Jimmy and the Magic Garden
Published in 2025
While on a quest to find the best mushroom, Jimmy arrives at Shroom City but is quickly met with a dragon.
Elevation Thee MiNi MaGa
August/September 2025
Published in 2025
An informative magazine designed to educate, enlighten, and help us to remember those that have sacrificed yesterday to give us a better tomorrow. A resource to discuss community issues and events and a guide to lead our young people into the future and also show them how to become independent business owners. This issue includes: Q&A with Valerie Hodge Lane, Narley Barie DaBrand LLC interview, Financial Corder with Diana Hardy The Legacy Lady, Emancipation Proclamation Celebration, Battle Rap: The Art of Verbal Combat, Blockchain and South Carolina's Agricultural Future.
Elevation Thee MiNi MaGa
July/August 2025
Published in 2025
An informative magazine designed to educate, enlighten, and help us to remember those that have sacrificed yesterday to give us a better tomorrow. A resource to discuss community issues and events and a guide to lead our young people into the future and also show them how to become independent business owners. This issue includes: Q&A with Arzell Roulette, Positive Metamorphosis II, Valerie Speaks, Fashion Show Extravaganza, A Journey of Resilience and Passion: The Life and Career of Dari'us M. Robinson, Financial Corner with Diana The Legacy Lady, biography of Samantha Wall Laidler, Dust House Films, biography of Curtis Austin.
Flipping the Century
Published in 2025
Y2k: What does the future hold? This zine takes a look at the turn of the millenium and the fear and anxieties surrounding it.
International Mythological Creatures, Gardens, and Art
Published in 2025
This zine includes photographs of stone carvings, statues, drawings, wood carvings, buildlings, and other artwork. Mythical creatures such as dragons, Pegasus, centaurs, and other winged beasts abound as well as gardens, zoos, and aquariums around the world.
Oceans Sea Life
Published in 2025
When civilization meets the sea, we can't forget that the ocean is full of life. "Ocean life, above and below. How we should see it and always remember to care for it in poetic language."
The People of Charleston Stand with Palestine
Published in 2025
A collection of poetry from Charleston, SC residents in solidarity with Palestine.
Voices for Palestine
An Exploration of Poetry and Solidarity by Poets in the Lowcountry
Published in 2025
A compilation of local voices in solidarity with Palestine.
OuterWorlds
Vol. 1
Alien office humor abounds in this comic zine. Collection includes Retrograde, Word on the Cosmos, Jeff, Problematic Pluto, Today Drained Me, In the Clurb, Big Shoes, Astronauts Near You.
Richland Library Recipe Zine
Authentic Recipes from Malaysia
Includes three Malaysian recipes: Spiced Curried Pumpkin, Nasi Kemuli, Sago with Honeydew and Coconut Milk.
How Can We Stop Misinformation from Spreading?
Published in 2024
Tips on how to identify misinformation and evaluate sources.
Things South Carolinians Need!
More Than an Alligator Alcatraz
Published in 2025
This comic zine illustrates unfavorable statistics about South Carolina roads, education, healthcare, maternal care, wages, and healthcare for transgender youth and asks the reader, "what would you want to see instead of an inhumane internment camp?"
Elusive Babe
Must Love Pigs
Published in 2021
Looking for the one, the bae, the boo thang, the soulmate, the next ex!
By the End of Summer
Published in 2025
Author describes all the things they would like to do by the end of the summer including eating seasonal foods, visiting Congraree National Forest, learning how to know, bake, a go to a drive-in movie.
WAAH
A Wario and Waluigi Appreciation Zine
Published in 2024
A mostly wordless fan zine of Nintendo's Wario and Waluigi characters. Full color.
DIMENSION
3D Scene Zine
Dimension is a 3-D photography zine featuring local musical acts. The images are shot with a 3-D film camera with four lenses and processed to make an analglyphic still image taken between September and November 2025. Bands featured include: Leo Niño, MIDS, leverpuller, theyslashthem, Noir Noir, Maya Wang, Art Bar Halloween.
Meals That Got Me Through College
Published in 2024
A comic zine of 6 quick and easy recipes including "plov", beef tacos, "sopa de puta/hoe soup", pizza bagels, meatloaf, and tuna noodles and peas. America and her friends from college cook together and for one another.
Zapata Se Queda
Published in 2022
This comic tells the story about the assassination of one of the most prominent figures in the Mexican Revolution, Emiliano Zapata. It is told through the lens of a young Mexican woman named Paloma in the present day, in it's original Spanish text. This is a love letter to the author's family, country, and heritage, as well as an homage to the Mexican Revolution.
Elbit Out of SC
Let County Council Know, Elbit Has Got to Go
Published in 2025
A zine protesting Elbit Systems of America, an aerospace and defense solutions company located in Ladson, South Carolina.
Imagine a Better World and a Free Palestine
Published in 2025
A zine petitioning for the removal of Elbit Systems of America, an aerospace and defense solutions company located in Ladson, South Carolina.
Inner Child
Two photo zines in one! Let your inner child show features a teddy bear's lesson on preparing coffee or café con leche and Who gets to decide when you grow up shows a turtle getting a saxophone lesson.
In the Midst of the Chaos
A Tiny Tale in a Mini Zine
Published in 2025
With all the chaos going on in the world today, open a book- dream- there is hope. Jennifer meditates in the garden, opens a book, drinks wine, admires the clouds, dreams, and basks in the moonlight.
A Bit of Joy
Published in 2023
A wordless, hand-drawn zine about a girl finding a dandelion and blowing the seeds into the air.
Stellar Being
A Short Poem
Published in 2023
A poem about a boy "as Black as night" with a face full of stars.
Your Guide for a Successful SEWE
Published in 2025
Nameless Numberhead is an experimental comedy group who produce a show called "RIP City Charleston". This zine is a part of this series.
Megacrush
Published in 2024
In 2006, Kiana begins middle school, freshly moved from Southern California to Soutch Carolina. As a self proclaimed outcast, she develops a crush on Slater, the cute skater boy whom reminders her of Peter Pan.
My First Job Was a Circus
A Memoir of a Clown's Assistant
Published in 2025
A brief memoir in poem form of the author's first job as a face painter at festivals, fairs, and birthdays.
Better Angels
Published in 2019
A zine version of the poem written and read by City of Columbia's Poet Laureate, Ed Madden at the State of the City Adress given by Mayor Steve Benjamin on January 29, 2019. This zine tells the story of a Schutzengel painting where two children are crossing a broken bridge and are protected by a guardian angel. Abraham Lincoln's inaugural address used the prase "better angels of our nature" meaning the help we are looking for as a nation will come from within, not from above.
Thulani's Guide to Gardening 101
Published in 2024
A step-by-step guide to gardening. This zine features hand-drawn images of basic gardening techniques and provides tips on how to test seed viability, how to select quality soil, and ideas for eco-friendly containers.
IDK
Idk
Published in 2025
This zine was created in part from a zine kit about the process of making art. An artist is afraid about having a process but uncertain what the end result will be. Fear of the unknown does not stop the artist, they must keep going and keep creating.
Stop Dissociating So You Can Fall in Love
A Tiny Tale in a Mini Zine
Published in 2025
Larkspur lived between space and time. When a floating cosmos reached for them, they reached back with help from a friend.
Full Moon
Monthly Journal Prompts
Published in 2025
A zine of journal prompts for each month of the year based on the type of full moon and its themes.
Caw Caw
Poetry and Photographs
Published in 2023
Photographs from The Ravenel Caw Caw Interpretive Center in Charleston are the backdrop for this poem about the history of the land, the people who lived and died and were enslaved there.
My Heart is a Forest My Mind is a Marsh
A Collection of Poetry
Published in 2025
This is a small collection on poems written between 2022 and 2025, exploring themes of nature, memory, self-compassion, and emotional healing.
Odes to the Moon
Published in 2023
A small collection of poems both by the zinester as well as other poets in awe of the moon on a backdrop of photographs. Includes a poem by Victoria Erickson and a poem by Christopher Poindexter.
Our Friends at Industry Plant Corporations Present
The Mikeyzine
Published in 2025
Commentary on how much the zinester despises advertisements and commercials that "spiraled into something much bigger". Have you taken your meds yet? Pharmaceuticals and prescription medications are at the forefront of this zine about how advertisers and corporations get into the consumer's head, both literally and figuratively.
Berry Hunt
Published in 2024
A little mouse wakes up and is determined to find a berry. After a long day of adventure and bravery, the berry is finally plucked.
Richland Library Intro
This informational zine highlights 7 features of Richland Library including books, the seed library, movie theater, Education Studio, studio services, art gallery, and free library cards.
The Overdue Zine
The Hermit Vol. 01
This zine was made by library patrons at Richland Library's Overdue event in October of 2025. Contributers include: Sarah PPetrulis, Emily McCravy, Zita, Kalinda, Anonymous, Beth Strickland, R. Teal, Chelsea Bowen, Bob P., Estefani Domingues, Margaret Rose, MAGS, Michele Gilyard, Shannon Ivey, Kristen Doe, Mahkia G., Kat Rogers, SID, Jada Broome, Paige.
The First Time I Remember
Published in 2025
A meditation on aging in a neutral to positive way. The artist remembers being young and thinking everyone older was so cool. As they age, younger people look like babies to them.
Contexture
Published in 2025
A pen and ink hand-drawn zine featuring Connie and their pet friend slash alien dude Sammy who scrounge through waste to find treasures and things to reuse. It also serves as an advertisement for a one-of-a-kind, sustainability-themed art event in Charleston called Contexture.
A Few Illustrative Examples of Cheating at the Crumpler's Bend Lamprey Slam
Published in 2025
A ficitonal town hosts a weird competition each year: who can get the most lampreys attached to them in 15 minutes while in Lake Winslow? This hand drawn pen-and-ink zine is intended to be a manual for judges of this competition on how to recognize cheating with a few illustrative examples of folks who have cheated at the competition in the past.
Aftermath
Ten Years Covering the Biggest Storms in the American South
Published in 2025
Ten years of photos covering the South's biggest storms. Coverage includes Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Irma, The "1,000 Year Flood", Hurricane Joaquin, Hurricane Ida, Hurricane Florence, Hurricane Matthew, Hurricane Milton.
For the Record
Published in 2024
A documentary photo zine chronicling the final 3 months of shows and business at New Brookland Tavern in West Columbia, South Carolina. At the turn of- and during the first quart of the 21st century, New Brookland Tavern was the most influential live music venue in South Carolina. These photos look at the club's final three months at their original West Columbia location. Photos of crowds, staff, and musicians in the bands Terror, Bathe, Flippants, Homemade Haircuts, Seqouyah Prep School, Maggie Miles, Rejectioneers, Abacus, Daddy's Beemer, Daikaiju, Numbtongue, Sweet Spine, Senses Fail, Confederate Fagg, Justin & Mike, MSSV, Mae, Kris, Stagbriar & Carlin, Sunhouse.
Mud Bogs
Published in 2025
A photo zine of mud bog racing in the American South photographs taken from 2015-2019. Photographs of the drivers, onlookers, and staff at mud bog races in South Carolina and Georgia.
No Snow Town
Published in 2024
"It's cold and snow's actually on the ground of this no-snow town. And instead of cars streets trafficking in sleds. Men become boys again" - Minus the Bear. A photo zine looking at a rare snowfall in Columbia, South Carolina on January 21st and 22nd, 2022. Photgraphs include shots of people sledding, throwing snowballs, catching snowflakes on one's tongue, and building a snowman.
PUC Island
Published in 2025
Nine months after Hurricane Helene, former river guides work to clean the rivers of Western North Carolina. This zine features photographs taken of the destruction caused by the hurricane and the debris removal process.
Where Stipe Met Buck
WUXTRY
Published in 2024
Photographs of merchandise and customers browsing at WUXTRY Records in Anthens, Georgia.
Where They Stood
Published in 2025
This photo zine is a collection of photographs of protest against the Trump administration during the first 3 months of 2025. Includes photos of the No Kings Protest in April of 2025.
I Went to Zine Fest at the McColl Center & Learned to Make This Awesome Zine!
Have you ever wanted to create your own zine but aren't sure where to start? Check out this how-to zine to learn where to begin, what supplies you will need, and tips on making a great zine.
Let's Develop Charleston
Published in 2025
This satirical zine looks at how development is taking over the natural beauty and history of Charleston, South Carolina. Nameless Numberhead is an experimental comedy group who produce a show called "RIP City Charleston". This zine is a part of this series.
How to Make Plarn (yarn Made from Plastic Bags)
+ Your First Plarn Project!
Published in 2024
This zine is a tutorial on how to create a workable material called plarn out of single use plastic bags. Photographs show step-by-step how to fold, cut, and create plastic yarn. A crochet can koozie patern is included. This zine was created for a Richland Library program in 2024.
A Quick Start Guide to Making Zines in Columbia
Published in 2024
Made to promote zine making in Columbia. Distrubuted around Columbia and at zine making workshops at Richland Library.
Sparking Joy
Published in 2025
A collage zine inspired by a Garfield comic strip about the anxiety of being surrounded by stuff.
Unseen Zine
Published in 2024
Poem about hiding behing a mask in fear that one day the poet will be exposed. Inspired by a poem by Naomi Shihab Nye.
What Was the New Millennium?
Published in 2025
This zine was created at a zine program at Richland Library. It features Y2K 2000s design art and the vision of the future.
How to Get Over Anything
Published in 2024
Some suggestions by the author for overcoming nearly anything!
Things I Did Growing Up in the Midwest
Published in 2024
A nostalgic look at activites and memories from growing up in the Midwest. Activities include: learning Fall Out Boy lyrics, going to high school football games, playing hide and seek in a cornfield, going fishing, playing Gameboy, playing in the snow and skateboarding.
This is About ADHD
Published in 2024
A collage zine about how the passing of time feels to a person with ADHD.
This is a Zine of Scraps...So Technically It's an Art Zine
Published in 2024
This is a zine made of repurposed art scraps of CONCEPT RXCH and throw away poems from A$iahMae, Charleston's Second Poet Laureate.
FEED
Published in 2025
An exploration of hunger and anxiety and how one may choose to deal with both.
Hello, I'm the Art Teacher
Collaboration of K-12 visual art teachers. This zine was presented as a workshop by Kat Hampton during the 2024 and 2025 SC Art Education Association's Fall Professional Development Conference.
After Frank Miller
A Fan Zine
Published in 2024
A fan zine inspired by comic artist and author Frank Miller, creator of The Dark Knight Returns. Character representation ranges from Robocop to Sonic the Hedgehog, to Donald Trump.
Alf Online
Published in 2024
Alf meets a stranger online who comes to the house with a very strange request.
The Dark Mac Tonight Returns
Published in 2024
A fast food worker sabotages the POS system in the fryer causing a fire and burning grease to launch everywhere.
A Zine of Pen and Ink Portraits
Published in 2024
A collection of pen and ink hand-drawn portraits including a dog portrait, and a self portrait.
Gut & Ghost
Lights out
Published in 2024
Gut and Ghost's lightbulb burns out one day and they must contact the landlord to get it replaced.
Inktober
Vol. 1
Published in 2024
A collection of Inktober 2024 drawings. Pen and ink drawings in a foldout zine.
Inktober
Vol. 2
Published in 2024
A collection of Inktober 2024 drawings. Pen and ink drawings in a foldout zine.
Inktober
Vol. 3
Published in 2024
A collection of Inktober 2024 drawings. Pen and ink drawings in a foldout zine.
Megazone 23
Published in 2024
A zine about an idea for an anime film where the main character and her partner discover their world has been fabricated by a giant computer. They must fight the secret organization attempting to turn their world into a military state.
Schoon Art
A Portfolio Zine of Illustrations, Portraits, Comics, Commissions
Published in 2024
Collection of hand-drawn artwork. Pieces include: Rival in Red, Psychedelic Covert Operations for Pizza with a Marching Band, Shadow of the Bat #74 after Glen Orbik, Wedding Reception, Family Dinner, Sewer Slice.
Sure, I Can Help
Published in 2025
A zinester cat named Sid sells zines at the inaugural Read Freely Fest at Richland Library. This zine was created at Read Freely fest while the creator was selling and trading zines.
The Book of Garf
Art at Work. Vol. 2
Published in 2025
Artwork created by the author at work inspired by the cartoon Garfield. "Garfield of the day".
Let's Garfield It Up!
Art at Work. Vol. 1
Published in 2025
First volume of Garfield art made at creator's work for enjoyment of coworkers. After a bad Monday, the creator continues to draw Garfield the cat and his mood improves throughout the week until the weekend finally arrives.
Oppostide Ends of the Earth
Published in 2025
A surreal and ominous collage zine featuring sea creatures.
That's Life
A Collection of Autobio Mini Comics!
A comic zine collection of daily life events, thoughts, and scenarios from workplace humor to a experimenting with celibacy.
Inx Comic Zine
Horror Stories
Published in 2024
Inx Comic Zines are anthologies of voices speaking on social and political concerns. This issue is a collection of horror-inspired comics. Contributers include: Michael Aragon, Brian Judge, Jerry Kirk, John Taylor Jr., Michael Richey, Steve Stegelin, Derek Dantinne, Bluraven C. Houvener, Greg Russell, Jonathan Rosenbaum, Simon Mackie.
Inx Comic Zine
Issue 25
Published in 2025
Inx Comic Zine is an anthology of vocies speaking on social and political concerns. This issue features cartoons about the 2024 presidential election and its various effects on modern U.S. society.
Sandlapper Beind the Scenes
Photo zine of a local South Carolina band whose members are all from around SC. This zine is a small piece of a much bigger project of documenting the beginning of an up-and-coming band, Sandlapper, in Columbia, SC. This book incorporates the band's character and energy they aim to show.
What's Cooking in the Chrysalis?
Published in 2025
A lift-the-flap style zine featuring a chrysalis on each page. Take a look inside to see what's cooking!
The Columbia Superfund History Project
Royster Guano Factory
"Across the U.S., there are thousands of places contaminated by industrial activities, waste disposal, and poor management of hazardous materials. These contaminated places targeted by the EPA for clean-up are called Superfund sites." This zine describes the history, contamination, redevelopment, cleanup, community response, and future of the Royster Guano Superfund site which is located near a former fertilizer factory in Columbia's Rosewood neighborhood, close to Owens Field Park.
Power from the Sea
Published in 2025
A horrifying look at the life cycle of creatures from deep below the ocean's surface.
Bones
Episode 2
Published in 2025
Collection of poetry and short stories. Journey through time and towns with Alex, William, Henry.
Bones
Published in 2025
A poem exploring heartbreak, the weight of the world, depression, and dreaming of something better.
Mini-Poetry Workshop
This mini poetry workshop booklet is packed with prompts, poetry types and exercises to spark creativity.
New Student Welcome Guide
This zine provides useful information about many of Richland Library's free services, research help, studio spaces, and career services.
Y2K
Published in 2025
A college-style zine of popular Y2K trends such as Girl Power, the internet, Artifical Intelligence, and Nokia cell phones.
29585
Published in 2024
This biographical zine is an ode to the author's Gullah Geechee ancestry. Traditional collage at scale with poetry depicts art and culture of the lowcountry.
Torrential Tears
Published in 2025
A zine about grief and relief. Traditional collage at scale, with poetry. The desire for time to reflect leads the author to confirm that love and grief coexist, and both must be honored.
From Below
Published in 2025
A collage-style zine of ocean life overlayed by a dreamlike poem of lacking oxygen and peacefully floating to the bottom of the ocean. "Drown in the deep...you'll drown...I'll watch you drown."
