I know what you might be thinking...a zine about meat? We say sure, why not! One of the things we love about zine culture is that if you find a topic fascinating, you can turn that preoccupation it into a zine. Instead of a quick meat=bad argument, this zine is a look at different meats from around the world and their cultural significance. It also covers slaughterhouses, cannibalism, and in vitro meat, or meat grown in a lab. This is a captivating primer on the wide world of meat.
Slices of life presented within tiny small frames that only become smaller. This does not mean that the any narrative element is lost. Conversations range from intimate moments to moments of general irritation between the author, Jerry Smith, and the people in his life.
A keen eye is highly recommended to keeup up with and follow along the ever evolving frames as the frames become smaller and the text denser. The obvious parallel is Matt Groenig's "Life in Hell".
A keen eye is highly recommended to keeup up with and follow along the ever evolving frames as the frames become smaller and the text denser. The obvious parallel is Matt Groening's "Life in Hell".
Jerry Smith, author of Southern Fried has taken it upon himself to collect the 9 issues of his zine into a little booklet. It's hand-bound with paper that looks like grass, and is cheaper than buying the issues individually. Southern Fried are comics from the perspective of a Tennessee family man and factory worker. He's a heartwarming story teller, who also has a few good ones about immature co-workers who steal other people's paychecks and fight about it in the parking lot.
We love Southern Fried! Issue 6 features one of the most beautiful covers I've seen in a long while. There are heartfelt stories about his childhood, a map of his old neighborhood, a recounting of what he was doing on September 11th, and reflections on mortality, all illustrated with Jerry's unique style! My favorite story in this issue is about how a childhood friend's father exacted revenge on the local peeping tom. All Southern Fried zine comes with top recommendation.
Southern Fried is essential reading for anyone who grew up in the south! This issue is a bit of a departure from Jerry's usual style of storytelling in that he sticks with a couple of longer, more ambitious narratives rather than a handful of choppy little vignettes. Of course, it is still a great read! We are taken back to the beginnings of his relationship with Vicki, who is now his wife; back further to the feud with the family next door, and many places in between. These tales convey a genuine Southern warmth and humor, all the while remaining universal and familiar.
Hooray for Southern Fried! Jerry Smith (Rattletrap, Meat zine) weaves together his past and present expertly. In this issue, we are introduced to Big Bad Sue, the gospel songwriter who shot someone trying to bulldoze her trailer; Willie, the man who made a living dumpstering and selling cardboard; and Herman, the extraordinarily old chihuahua who kept his Mamaw Dot company. He also includes stories of his childhood, but all of Jerry's writing is more than just simple storytelling. He has a very wise perspective that imbues each page with great meaning.
Southern Fried is an endearing look at life in Morristown, Tennessee. Jerry Smith (Rattletrap, Meat zine) draws vignette-like comics about enjoying Father's Day, helping his son understand death, the significance of music when growing up poor, draining factory work and more. He weaves together his past and present expertly. You can see how his childhood hobbies have evolved into lifelong passions, and it is exciting to see how his sons have taken an interest in similar things, like illustration. These tales convey a genuine Southern warmth and humor, all the while remaining universal and familiar.
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