by Colleen Weber Borst (Editor), Neely Bat Chestnut (Author)
Neely Bat Chestnut has compiled her zines put out between 2005-2007, which include the first six issues of Mend My Dress, as well as Dear Step dad and Grit and Glitter, in a comprehensive anthology of early work. Chestnut's Zines are well respected in the zine community and her zines cover issues ranging from incest, self-harm, the riot grrrl movement, feminism, friendship, fairytale, and healing as she reflects on her childhood and coming-of-age.
Author Biography
Neely Bat Chestnut has traveled the country (and other countries) teaching zine workshops. In her spare times she scouts out deals on old pyrex at rummage sales with her friend Rebecca, sings in a metal band, and sews clothes for her blythe dolls. She repaints the rooms in her house everytime she grows tired of a colour (which is at least once a year) and has a knack for finding fabulous old wool coats and cat eye glasses. She shares her home with two rabbits, a pellet stove, and an extensive Beatrix Potter collection.