I like the way this zine is set up. Three stories from the author’s life, a section called “Motel of Lost Companions” about old friends, some book reviews (in this issue, at least) and a recipe. It’s simple, versatile and satisfying to read. As the title of the issue suggests, the author has had a baby, so most of the content is understandably taken up with that. I would recommend this to anybody who’s contemplating reproducing; Haas is a frank, articulate and observant writer, and she covers a remarkable amount of ground in very few pages. She manages to go into details about the trials of parenthood, like breastfeeding difficulties and sleepless babies, without getting boring, which is something of a feat. A tip: if you make the pancake recipe in the back, don’t stir the batter as much as she says to. Other than that, they’re really good. (Wendy Banks)
perzine, #6, 26 pages, $1, Kate Haas, 3510 SE Alder St., Portland, OR, 97214, [email protected]m