the (trans)cribe
est. 2022
Physical media for a Queer Future
100% human-made 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.
Featured Product
Featured Product
“I can see from here that my carabiner is bigger than yours.”
This zine features an original essay and collage artwork exploring why cis/het Men are the way that they are towards lesbians. Written by a nonbinary lesbian, this essay is all about the stark differences in life before and after Men started treating them with respect. This iconic zine is a great addition to your queer perzine collection!
20 pages
100% human-made
Covers range in a pink spectrum
MEET THE NEWEST ZINE!
100% human-made essay & artwork!
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…
Bound To Happen Books
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Sheep Cult Comics
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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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Abitha's Art Emporium
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Murphy Library's Zine Reading Room
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Good Things Vending
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Archives Batavia
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Bound To Happen Books • Sheep Cult Comics • Gem: A Vintage Collective • The Records Department • Quimby's Bookstore • Zap Lit Library @ Electric Lady Lounge • Abitha's Art Emporium • Murphy Library's Zine Reading Room • Good Things Vending • Archives Batavia •
LITTLE TREATS!
Everyone deserves affordable art!
Check out my low- or no-cost physical media!
Upcoming events!
Saturday June 13th, 7:15-8pm, NEXPO Comics Featured Reader, @ Chicago Comics, 3244 N Clark, Chicago IL
Saturday June 27th, 9a-5p, ALA Conference Zine Pavilion, @ McCormick Place, 2301 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago IL
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
Zinemaking With Love, Kinowerks, February 2026
Zine Table at Queer Care Fair with Rowan Tree Counseling, April 2026
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!
Stock the (trans)cribe products in your storefront or small business with wholesale pricing!
