the (trans)cribe
est. 2022
Physical media for a Queer Future
handmade original creative projects:
zines, prints, stickers, & more
by Wynter Appleford
the (trans)cribe’s multimedia works seek to connect us to ourselves, each other, and a possible liberated future.
Fully embracing a DIY ethos and refusing to use AI in any part of their practice, the (trans)cribe takes a radical approach to making art and sharing their ideas.
Check out my recent Valentine’s Day Zinemaking Workshop Vlog!
a 1 min minivlog coming along to a workshop making zines about love with Kinowerks for Valentine’s Day!
Featured Product
Featured Product
Since The Leaving is a collection of poems and artworks on estrangement and what’s after. This debut poetry zine by the (trans)cribe explores the author’s experiences with a sudden, forced estrangement from their family in 2019 and how they have attempted to still live life fully in its wake.
The 40-page, full-color collection includes hand-collaged artwork, original block prints, essays, and 15 poems written over the course of six years.
Since The Leaving is for anyone who has experienced estrangement, lonely Queer humans, and anyone dedicated to the fight for a future where we can all be ourselves fully and be loved as we are by everyone in our lives.
This zine will not be available for free digital download at this time to protect the personal nature of its contents, but please reach out to the (trans)cribe via the Contact form on their site if the cost is prohibitive.
Meet the debut poetry zine by the (trans)cribe!
Since The Leaving is a collection of poems and artworks on estrangement and what’s after. This debut poetry zine by the (trans)cribe explores the author’s experiences with a sudden, forced estrangement from their family in 2019 and how they have attempted to still live life fully in its wake.
The 40-page, full-color collection includes hand-collaged artwork, original block prints, essays, and 15 poems written over the course of six years.
Sneak peek!
Hear a poem from the collection read live August 2025 at That’s Poetic Chi Bring Your Book Open Mic Feature!
Wynter Appleford reads “on losing more of us, again”
Each unique, one-of-a-kind collage kit includes a curated selection of 10-15 paper ephemera items ranging from pre-cut images to metallic foils. Designed with ease in mind, these kits take all the messy hard work out of collage and give you a canvas for creation right out of the box. You are encouraged to blend elements from multiple kits, or add your own pieces from your own paper piles!
These curated kits are “get-what-you-get” meaning that you’ll get a random curated kit with each order. You may receive a kit not pictured here. For custom requests, check out the Customizable Collage Kits!
Packaged for easy shipping, storage, or gift-giving!
POEM NOT GUARANTEED!! SOME ASSEMBLY REQUIRED!
Build your own found collage poem using the poetry collage kit as your starting place! A blend of different words from punk magazines, film magazines, and books about nature, you can use the limitations of the kit to create an original poem. Add your own words or letters for an easier creation process, or stay within the bounds for more of a challenge.
I recommend using the poetry and curated kits in tandem for an even cooler piece of artwork that speaks its mind!
Collage Kits
Do it yourself- without all the tedious cutting or having to store magazines!
Meet The Zines!
These are some of the latest zines from the (trans)cribe, all meticulously folded by Queer hands.
stockists!
YOU CAN FIND my ZINES and physical media in real life AT…
Sheep Cult Comics
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Green Goose Shop
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Gem: A Vintage Collective
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The Records Department
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Quimby's Bookstore
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Zap Lit Library @ Electric Lady Lounge
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The Unmasked Coven Salon & Barbershop
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Abitha's Art Emporium
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Murphy Library's Zine Reading Room
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Sheep Cult Comics • Green Goose Shop • Gem: A Vintage Collective • The Records Department • Quimby's Bookstore • Zap Lit Library @ Electric Lady Lounge • The Unmasked Coven Salon & Barbershop • Abitha's Art Emporium • Murphy Library's Zine Reading Room •
LITTLE TREATS!
Everyone deserves affordable art!
Check out my low- or no-cost physical media!
Upcoming events!
Check back soon for where to find me next!
Next markets- 2026!
Where I’ve been (so far)!
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Where I’ve been (so far)! *
Zinefests
Halftone Zinefest, May 2024
Detroit Zinefest, April 2025
Lansing Independent Comics & Zinefest, April 2025
South Bend Zinefest, April 2025
Halftone Zinefest, May 2025
Chicago Zinefest, July 2025
Grand Rapids Zinefest, August 2025
Markets
Trans-Farm-Ation, March 2024
Little Broken Things Palatine Pop-up, January 2025
Trans-Farm-Ation, March 2025
Pegging Fest, April 2025
Trogg’s Hollow Community Market, May 2025
Hazfest, May 2025
Shop, Sip, Shuffle, June 2025
Electric Lady Lounge Pride2k, June 2025
Featured Artist, for The Records Department @ Woodstock Pride, June 2025
Omi Pride, June 2025
Trans Pride Fest, July 2025
Early To Bed Mini Maker’s Market, August 2025, October 2025
TransFuse Night Market, September 2025
That’s Poetic Chi’s Witch Crafts Market, October 2025
Workshops
Neurodivergent Friendly Special Interest Zinemaking Workshop, September 2025
Featured Reader
Featured Reader @ Bring Your Book Open Mic by That’s Poetic Chi, August 2025
Featured Reader @ Poisons Reading Series, November 2025
Recent stuff!
Table at Trans-Farm-Ation 2025
Detroit Zinefest setup & selfie 2025
Lansing Zinefest 2025
Pegging Fest 2025
Halftone Zinefest 2025 Setup
HazFest Vendor- Haz Cooperative Studios 2025
The front of The Records Department booth where I was a featured artist for the 2025 Woodstock Pride event!
Collaborative art station at The Records Department 2025 Pride Booth!
Pop-up tabling setup at Omi Cafe's Omi Pride event
Table at the Electric Lady Lounge's Pride2K event
Table at Early To Bed's October 2025 Mini Maker's Market
Table setup at Witch Crafts Market, October 2025
Wynter (side), wearing a mask, folding & packing zines at Witch Crafts Market, 2025, photo by @thatspoeticchi
Patrons enjoying the display at Witch Crafts Market, October 2025, photo by @thatspoeticchi
Night shot of illuminated table at TransFuse Night Market , September 2025
Day shot of Wynter behind booth at Transfuse Night Market, September 2025
An above "craftermath" shot of a neurodivergent-friendly zine-making workshop mid-collage.
An example zine made in a workshop titled "Zine: persistence pays off"
Work examples & Offerings
Wholesale available!
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