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NONMACHINABLE @nonmachinable.com · 15d

thrilled to have you!

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e. kinkaid (they/them) @queergeog.bsky.social · 15d

so excited to have artwork featured in this queer & trans collage anthology!

NONMACHINABLE @nonmachinable.com · 18d

hello everyone! we are NOW TAKING PRE-ORDERS for the first issue of COLOUR INTO FOCUS, our international anthology series of collage work from queer and trans artists // pre-orders are available in our shop on a sliding scale from $6-$22 // shop.nonmachinable.com/product/preo...

cover for COLOUR INTO FOCUS #1 // cover art by Luis Martin

digital mockup of the inside cover // inside cover art by Frankie Pacifico

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JPB @jpb.bsky.social · 15d

we also have made a limited number of subscriptions available, so that you can order all eight at once at a discounted price. this helps us to fund the next installments in the series!

[PREORDER] Colour into Focus: Queer + Trans Collage [8 Issues]

**This is a preorder. We anticipate the first issue shipping in October 2025. Images are a digital mockup that represents the final design and...

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JPB @jpb.bsky.social · 16d

Pre-orders are OPEN for COLOUR INTO FOCUS, an anthology of queer and trans collage edited by @allisonanne.com and yours truly 👋. We have a stellar selection of work—31 artists from four different continents in this issue alone (the first of eight!). It's at the press now and should ship in October~

[PREORDER] Colour into Focus: Queer + Trans Collage [Issue 1: Identity/Visibility]

**This is a preorder. We anticipate shipping in October 2025. Images are a digital mockup that represents the final design and layout. There are a...

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NONMACHINABLE @nonmachinable.com · 17d

thanks JG!!

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NONMACHINABLE @nonmachinable.com · 17d

thanks Jay!!

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NONMACHINABLE @nonmachinable.com · 18d

hello everyone! we are NOW TAKING PRE-ORDERS for the first issue of COLOUR INTO FOCUS, our international anthology series of collage work from queer and trans artists // pre-orders are available in our shop on a sliding scale from $6-$22 // shop.nonmachinable.com/product/preo...

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allison / collage, zines, mail art @allisonanne.com · 18d

we have a limited number of specially priced pre-paid subscriptions too!

prices include all eight issues of the project, mailed to you as they're released, inclusive of postage within the U.S. and to international addresses, mailed with stamps to navigate some tricky international shipping stuff.

NONMACHINABLE @nonmachinable.com · 18d

we have eight issues [!] of this project currently in the works, so if you want to give the project a boost, you can pre-order ALL EIGHT at a reduced cost! this helps us fund future issues

shop.nonmachinable.com/product/preo...

PRE-ORDER all eight issues. each on a different theme // cover art here is by Luis Martin

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allison / collage, zines, mail art @allisonanne.com · 18d

very excited to share this project with you, been working very hard with @jpb.bsky.social on it — i had a great time doing the design & layout!

also of note: we're expanding it into a series of 8 themed zines! this will allow us to publish more of the nearly 450 submissions we received 🌈🏳️‍⚧️✂️

NONMACHINABLE @nonmachinable.com · 18d

hello everyone! we are NOW TAKING PRE-ORDERS for the first issue of COLOUR INTO FOCUS, our international anthology series of collage work from queer and trans artists // pre-orders are available in our shop on a sliding scale from $6-$22 // shop.nonmachinable.com/product/preo...

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Jay Besemer @divinetailor.bsky.social · 18d

hooray!! i’m SO EXCITED for this project & was really hoping there’d be an option to preorder-subscribe to the entire run. it’s gonna be amazing!

NONMACHINABLE @nonmachinable.com · 18d

we have eight issues [!] of this project currently in the works, so if you want to give the project a boost, you can pre-order ALL EIGHT at a reduced cost! this helps us fund future issues

shop.nonmachinable.com/product/preo...

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frankie @pisskink.bsky.social · 17d

THATS MY WORK ON THE FIRST PAGE!!!!!!!!! 😭😭😭 i am so incredibly honored to be a part of this!!!!

NONMACHINABLE @nonmachinable.com · 18d

hello everyone! we are NOW TAKING PRE-ORDERS for the first issue of COLOUR INTO FOCUS, our international anthology series of collage work from queer and trans artists // pre-orders are available in our shop on a sliding scale from $6-$22 // shop.nonmachinable.com/product/preo...

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Alice Ferox @aliceferox.bsky.social · 17d

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! I was very lucky to be selected to be apart of this wonderful zine. You should definitely check it out, (＾W＾). Especially if you're looking to discover more artists or even if you like collecting and read zines. Click for more info!

NONMACHINABLE @nonmachinable.com · 18d

hello everyone! we are NOW TAKING PRE-ORDERS for the first issue of COLOUR INTO FOCUS, our international anthology series of collage work from queer and trans artists // pre-orders are available in our shop on a sliding scale from $6-$22 // shop.nonmachinable.com/product/preo...

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NONMACHINABLE @nonmachinable.com · 18d

we have eight issues [!] of this project currently in the works, so if you want to give the project a boost, you can pre-order ALL EIGHT at a reduced cost! this helps us fund future issues

shop.nonmachinable.com/product/preo...

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NONMACHINABLE @nonmachinable.com · 18d

we've compiled work from 31 artists and writers from four different continents, centered around the theme of identity and visibility // October 2025 is the anticipated release date but you can preorder today! shop.nonmachinable.com/product/preo...

[PREORDER] Colour into Focus: Queer + Trans Collage [Issue 1: Identity/Visibility]

**This is a preorder. We anticipate shipping in October 2025. Images are a digital mockup that represents the final design and layout. There are a...

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NONMACHINABLE @nonmachinable.com · 18d

hello everyone! we are NOW TAKING PRE-ORDERS for the first issue of COLOUR INTO FOCUS, our international anthology series of collage work from queer and trans artists // pre-orders are available in our shop on a sliding scale from $6-$22 // shop.nonmachinable.com/product/preo...

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allison / collage, zines, mail art @allisonanne.com · 21d

you could also win a deck of @morphicrooms.bsky.social ADDITIONS 2 cards from @jpb.bsky.social & i, and a bundle of four publications from @twincitiescollage.bsky.social (North Star Collage 2 + 3, Cut Loose 1 +2). these can be shipped within the U.S. (winner pays shipping) or picked up in mpls

four Twin Cities Collage Collective publications

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allison / collage, zines, mail art @allisonanne.com · 21d

you can also enter to win a one-year subscription to my monthly zine project! pictured is the most recent issue from august 2025 as an example. you'll get a new zine every month starting in october 2025, along with a sticker / postcard / other item!

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allison / collage, zines, mail art @allisonanne.com · 21d

you can enter for a chance to win this framed original collage from 2023 - this is a piece that i haven't really been ready to let go of until now! raffle tickets are $10 each, and i'm willing to ship it to the winner within the U.S. if needed (winner pays shipping)! otherwise, pickup in mpls!

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JPB @jpb.bsky.social · 26d

this zine microgrant deadline today!

Wild Ramp Publishing @wildramppublishing.bsky.social · Aug 24

Three weeks to apply for a disability justice zine microgrant! (deadline is September 12th)

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Disability Zine Microgrants

Wild Ramp Publishing offers three $250 grants to cover printing costs for zines with a disability justice focus. Our grants support zine production and distribution, focusing on marginalized and under...

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NONMACHINABLE @nonmachinable.com · 28d

Hi there! If you submitted work to the open call for Queer + Trans Collagists, please check your email for a project update!

We’ve had some trouble with emails going to spam - search your inbox if you don’t see it!

We’re very excited to publicly share more information about the project soon!

pastel gradient background with logos for Twin Cities Collage Collective and NONMACHINABLE

QUEER + TRANS COLLAGISTS
PROJECT UPDATE

Submitted to our open call?

Check your email for a message from nonmachinable@gmail.com!

We've had some trouble with emails going to spam, so please search your inbox for an email from us!

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Jam🪱 @wormyorchids.bsky.social · Aug 29

I just submitted today!!! Hop on!

NONMACHINABLE @nonmachinable.com · Aug 29

The deadline for QUEER + TRANS COLLAGISTS is fast approaching!

As this is a global project, please submit by 11:59 pm in your local timezone. Form responses automatically come in with a timestamp, we will review anything that’s been submitted on or before 8/31!

Submit at bit.ly/QueerTransCollage

CALL FOR WORK
QUEER + TRANS COLLAGISTS
Submissions due August 31st, 2025
11:59 pm local time

at bit.ly/QueerTransCollage

As this is a global project, please submit by 11:59 pm in your local timezone. Form responses automatically come in with a timestamp, we will review anything that's been submitted on or before 8/31!

Questions? Email nonmachinable@gmail.com

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NONMACHINABLE @nonmachinable.com · Aug 29

Questions? Please take a look at the submission form, as it includes a lot of relevant information!

If your question hasn’t been addressed by the form, send an email to [email protected]!

Thank you!

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NONMACHINABLE @nonmachinable.com · Aug 29

We cannot give any extensions for the deadline as we are on a tight timeline — we’re hoping to debut the publication at the Midwest Queer & Trans Zinefest in Mpls in October. So far, we’ve received over 300 submissions from around the world, it is so joyful to see everything that’s been submitted!

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NONMACHINABLE @nonmachinable.com · Aug 29

The deadline for QUEER + TRANS COLLAGISTS is fast approaching!

As this is a global project, please submit by 11:59 pm in your local timezone. Form responses automatically come in with a timestamp, we will review anything that’s been submitted on or before 8/31!

Submit at bit.ly/QueerTransCollage

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allison / collage, zines, mail art @allisonanne.com · Aug 25

hi! i am fundraising for two very close friends of mine, @dilettante-oji.bsky.social & their wife. they need some help making rent — they're $600 short. if you donate $20+, i'll send you mail.

venmo + paypal: @allisonannecollage
write RAT or use rat emoji in the description

Help my queer, chronically ill friends make rent & stay in their apartment!

Goal: $600

Paypal or Venmo:
@allisonannecollage

Please write "Rat" or use the rat emoji

I'lI post receipts and distribute directly to them!
If we raise more, it will go to the next month's rent.

If you donate $20 or more, I'I mail you a handwritten thank you card with a blank postcard enclosed.

Image includes bright gradient background, white text and a variety of rat images

image of a couple of cards and envelopes sitting on a pink paper cutter. the cards have images of abstract collages on them

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