Zines & Seriels

Issue #10 of Collide Zine Philly The tenth issue, a milestone in motion. Continuing to build on Philadelphia’s open mic and communally expressive culture, Issue #10 brings visual artists and authors together in a shared, colliding space. At ten issues in, Collide stands as both a publication and a sustained creative platform. It continues to introduce new voices, host returning contributors, and give an ever-deepening dialogue across disciplines. This edition reflects their balance of being established yet exploratory, grounded yet pushing forward. What’s Inside A curated blend of poetry, short-form writing, and visual art Collaborations between writers and visual artists A dynamic mix of new and returning contributors Raw, unfiltered creative expression rooted in Philly’s local scene Works ranging from personal and reflective to bold and experimental About the Creator Created by Collide Zine Philly, led by Lindsey Gill (Creative Director) and Katie Dempsey (Art Director), this project continues to grow through open submissions and community engagement building a space where creatives across disciplines can connect, collaborate, and be seen. Product Details Format: Print (zine) Origin: Philadelphia, PA Publisher: Collide Zine Philly Printed by: Live CarePhilly Edition: Issue #10

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The Asbury StageDigital Flipbook Edition Issue #0 opens in a place that does not behave like a place. A boy wakes into awareness and immediately begins trying to understand what he is not inside of. Not where he is. What he is not is. Rul is there. So are the others, though not. Something is missing.Everything appears complete, yet there is no signature. No final mark from whatever made it. Though inside the boy, something begins to grow. What This Is This is not a traditional narrative with a clean arc and resolution. The Gifted Craftsman is a serialized, layered work that builds over time. Each issue adds to a larger system of thought, memory, and experience. It moves more like realization than plot. This first issue is the entry point. Digital Flipbook Edition Browser-based flipbook format Designed to feel like a printed issue An email will be sent with a link to the downloadable .zip file. Extract, open and click on the "___.HTML" file.  From the Author Created by Philadelphia-based writer Your Mom, The Gifted Craftsman has been a story developing since the late 90's. It's heavily based in Philadelphia and uses real life as touchstones just as other historical-fictions such as Forest Gump, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel or Dr. Who. Series 1 is 40 issues (or, chapters) and integrates 3 of the storylines which make up The Gifted Craftsman universe.  About the Artist The art from this first issue was commissioned from @Loddigex and colorized by Your Mom. Cover was done by Your Mom (digital collage).Your Mom seeks artists (primarily from Philly) to illustrate for different issues. If you'd like to illustrate for an issue, reach out to Love@LiveCarePhilly.Org. He's a volunteer for our org and while preferring to stay more-or-less publically anonymous, would love to connect with Philly artists for this future issues! Series Context Series One contains Issues 1 through 40"Issue #1" aligns with The Glow, Chapter 0This marks the opening of Cycle 8

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Issue #12 of Collide Zine Philly Rooted in Philadelphia’s open mic and communally expressive culture, Issue #12 continues to bring visual artists and authors together in a shared, colliding space. At this point, Collide stands as a sustained creative platform, one that continues to grow through new voices, returning contributors, and an ever-expanding dialogue across disciplines. Issue #12 reflects that ongoing evolution: a collection that feels both grounded in its identity and open to where it goes next. What’s Inside A curated blend of poetry, short-form writing, and visual art Collaborations between writers and visual artists A dynamic mix of new and returning contributors Raw, unfiltered creative expression rooted in Philly’s local scene Works ranging from personal and reflective to bold and experimental About the Creator Created by Collide Zine Philly, led by Lindsey Gill (Creative Director) and Katie Dempsey (Art Director), this project continues to grow through open submissions and community engagement, building a space where creatives across disciplines can connect, collaborate, and be seen. Product Details Format: Print (zine) Origin: Philadelphia, PA Publisher: Collide Zine Philly Printed by: Live CarePhilly Edition: Issue #12 Impact By purchasing this issue, you are supporting independent Philly artists and writers, helping sustain a platform built on accessibility and collaboration, and contributing to a growing network of local creative voices.

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Issue #11 of Collide Zine Philly The eleventh issue continues the rhythm. Building on Philadelphia’s open mic and communally expressive culture, Issue #11 brings visual artists and authors together in a shared, colliding space. At this stage, Collide moves with a steady creative momentum where each issue builds naturally on the last. Issue #11 reflects a network that is both consistent and evolving, where new contributors enter, returning voices deepen, and the dialogue across disciplines continues to unfold. What’s Inside A curated blend of poetry, short-form writing, and visual art Collaborations between writers and visual artists A mix of new and returning contributors Raw, unfiltered creative expression rooted in Philly’s local scene Works ranging from personal and reflective to abstract and experimental About the Creator Created by Collide Zine Philly, led by Lindsey Gill (Creative Director) and Katie Dempsey (Art Director), this project continues to grow through open submissions and community engagement, sustaining a space where creatives across disciplines can connect, collaborate, and be seen. Product Details Format: Print (zine) Origin: Philadelphia, PA Publisher: Collide Zine Philly Printed by: Live CarePhilly Edition: Issue #11 Impact By purchasing this issue, you are supporting independent Philly artists and writers, helping sustain a platform built on accessibility and collaboration, and contributing to a growing network of local creative voices.

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Building on Philadelphia’s open mic and communally expressive culture, Issue #9 brings visual artists and authors together in a shared, layered space ... Colliding, as it were. At this stage, Collide reflects a creative network that is established, but ever evolving. New voices entering, returning contributors deepen their work, and the dialogue across disciplines continues to expand. The result is a collection that feels both grounded and exploratory. What’s Inside A curated blend of poetry, short-form writing, and visual art Collaborations between writers and visual artists A growing mix of new and returning contributors Raw, unfiltered creative expression rooted in Philly’s local scene Works ranging from personal and reflective to abstract and experimental About the Creator Created by Collide Zine Philly, led by Lindsey Gill (Creative Director) and Katie Dempsey (Art Director), this project continues to grow through open submissions and community engagement—building a space where creatives across disciplines can connect and be seen. Product Details Format: Print (zine) Origin: Philadelphia, PA Publisher: Collide Zine Philly Printed by: Live CarePhilly Edition: Issue #9

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Issue #8 of Collide Zine Philly The eighth issue—marking both growth and reflection. Continuing to build on Philadelphia’s open mic and communally expressive culture, Issue #8 brings visual artists and authors together in a shared, layered space—colliding. Now two years into the project, this issue reflects a platform that has grown into something larger than a publication: a community. With over 250 artists and writers featured to date, Collide continues to create space for connection, collaboration, and creative expression across disciplines. What’s Inside A curated blend of poetry, short-form writing, and visual art Collaborations between writers and visual artists Creator spotlights and featured contributors Raw, unfiltered creative expression rooted in Philly’s local scene Works ranging from deeply personal and reflective to bold and conceptual About the Creator Created by Collide Zine Philly, led by Lindsey Gill (Creative Director) and Katie Dempsey (Art Director), this project continues to grow through open submissions and community engagement—building a space where every creative voice is valid and deserves to be seen. Product Details Format: Print (zine) Origin: Philadelphia, PA Publisher: Collide Zine Philly Printed by: Live CarePhilly Edition: Issue #8 Page Count: 60 pages Impact By purchasing this issue, you are supporting independent Philly artists and writers, helping sustain a platform built on accessibility and collaboration, and contributing to a growing network of local creative voices.

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Issue #5 of Collide Zine Philly The fifth issue continues to excite! Continuing to build on Philadelphia’s open mic and communally expressive culture, Issue #5 brings together an even broader range of visual artists and authors in a shared, layered space, colliding. This edition reflects a maturing platform where experimentation remains central, but the connections between contributors feel more deliberate. The work moves fluidly between personal, abstract, and conceptual, capturing a creative community that continues to grow in both reach and depth. What’s Inside A curated blend of poetry, short-form writing, and visual art An expanded and diverse contributor base Continued collaborations between writers and visual artists Raw, unfiltered creative expression rooted in Philly’s local scene Works ranging from intimate and reflective to bold and experimental About the Creator Created by Collide Zine Philly, led by Lindsey Gill (Creative Director) and Katie Dempsey (Art Director), this issue continues their mission of building an accessible, community-driven platform bringing together creatives across disciplines through open submissions and collaboration. Product Details Format: Print (zine) Origin: Philadelphia, PA Publisher: Collide Zine Philly Printed by: Live CarePhilly Edition: Issue #5 Page Count: 58 pages Impact By purchasing this issue, you are supporting independent Philly artists and writers, helping sustain a platform built on accessibility and collaboration, and contributing to a growing network of local creative voices.

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Issue #2 of Collide Zine Philly The second issue (expanding on the original model) with twice the contributors and an even broader collision of voices. Inspired by Philadelphia’s open mic and communally expressive culture, Issue #2 continues to pair visual artists and authors in a shared space—layered: colliding. From intimate reflections to surreal, abstract, and experimental works, this issue pushes further into the creative unknown, capturing a wider and more diverse spectrum of Philadelphia’s artistic community.  What’s Inside A curated blend of poetry, short-form writing, and visual art Expanded contributor base across writing and visual disciplines Collaborations between writers and visual artists Raw, unfiltered creative expression rooted in Philly’s local scene Works ranging from deeply personal to abstract and conceptual About the Creator Created by Collide Zine Philly, led by Lindsey Gill (Creative Director) and Katie Dempsey (Art Director), this project continues to grow through open submissions and community outreach, welcoming creatives across all mediums and backgrounds.  Product Details Format: Print (zine) Origin: Philadelphia, PA Publisher: Collide Zine Philly Printed by: Live CarePhilly Edition: Issue #2 Page Count: 45 pages Impact By purchasing this issue, you are supporting independent Philly artists and writers, helping sustain a platform built on accessibility and collaboration, and contributing to a growing network of local creative voices.

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Issue #1 of Collide Zine Philly The origin issue, inspired directly by Philadelphia’s open mic, and communally expressive culture. Visual artists and authors are brought together in a paired space, layered: Colliding. From deeply personal poetry to bold, experimental visuals, Issue #1 captures a wide spectrum of voices across Philadelphia’s creative community. Contributors range from emerging artists to published writers. What’s Inside A curated blend of poetry, short-form writing, and visual art Collaborations between writers and visual artists Raw, unfiltered creative expression rooted in Philly’s local scene Contributor features spanning multiple disciplines and backgrounds About the Creator Created by Collide Zine Philly, led by Lindsey Gill (Creative Director) and Katie Dempsey (Art Director), this project was built from the ground up through open submissions and community outreach.   Product Details Format: Print (zine) Origin: Philadelphia, PA Publisher: Collide Zine Philly Printed by: Live CarePhilly Edition: Issue #1 (Inaugural Release) Impact By purchasing this issue, you are: supporting independent Philly artists and writers helping sustain a platform built on accessibility and collaboration contributing to a growing network of local creative voices

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