Local Zine Scene: Dog and Dog Information

We recently snagged a copy of Jay Howell's Dog and Dog Information guide at the art/zine/DIY Goods shop Needles and Pens and LOVED it. Self-described as a guy "who really likes dogs" and "would never kick a dog's ass," Dog Information is a pocket sized instructional guide to, yep you guessed it, dogs. The semi-glossy, heavily illustrated, and locally produced mini-mag comes chock-full of canine stories, hilarious drawings and handy information (like a list of great dog names, how to fend off an attack dog, and more than you probably ever wanted to know about dog genitalia). It’s a must-have for zine enthusiasts, dog lovers, fans of the raw talent of artists like Nikki McClure and people like us, who just like instructional guides regardless of the subject. You can order it online here or swing by Needles and Pens yourself and pick up a copy. At two bucks a pop, what’s stopping you?

For further reading, check out "Let Me Tell You Where to Stick it", Howell's collaboration with illustrator Audrey Erickson. Not sure what this tiny mag is all about? Then you'd better grab a copy of this instructional flipbook soon and get the dibs on all the places you should (for example, a giant birthday cake) and shouldn't (a bucket of nails) stick it.

By Jenna W., contributing