Review: The Green Bean
Posted by Amy on Saturday June 26, 2010
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!
Comments
#4 :: Katie G
Jun 26, 02:52 AMWow what a nice surprise to come home to! Thanks for making my day Amy! :D
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!”
#1 :: Tati
Jun 26, 01:53 AMWow, 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