Look! Ett fanzine om queer historia

Abstract

LOOK! Ett fanzine om queer historia (LOOK! A fanzine about queer history) is a project aiming to shed light on the often forgotten queer parts of world history through the medium of an illustrated fanzine. Aimed at young people, the fanzine discusses a number of queer concepts and persons who have existed throughout history, in order to show how queerness have been a part of humanity for as long as humanity have existed. The project documents the creation of the fanzine through research methods, illustration-making and by exploring how different design choices are motivated on both contemporary and historical bases. The medium of fanzine is scrutinised and reflected upon, pitting modern mainstream design against its underground origins to see how and if they can coexist. Finally, the finished fanzine is discussed and the process is reflected upon, as well as possible ways to continue the project in the future