The Illustrated Self: final zine

I found printing on my own paper made a huge difference in the final result. The coloured cover makes a huge difference in making it look like a finished piece, but I was surprised at how much better it also looked with thicker off white paper in the content pages. Perhaps it is because I made this with it as a finished actual product in mind. The same goes for trimming the edges by hand.

As before I'm concerned that the book does not fit the brief, for being too broad or abstract. Still, I'm surprised by how pleased I am by the end result, particularly something that only took a week or two. It was nice to make something more personally lead, although I do find this kind of project intimidating when not given too many guidelines.

It really makes me want to do more zines and quick and playful work- though I understand there is a place for them and a place for more thoughtful or finished ideas and images. Still, it is something I'd like to personally pursue.