PRIDE Protest Banner Making Workshops

Coin-Operated Press are so excited to present a whole bunch of protest banner-making workshop to celebrate Pride month 2022! 10th June 2022 14:00-16:00 Pride Protest Banner-Making Workshop Edinburgh – The Salisbury Centre 14th June 2022 14:00-16:00 Pride Protest Banner-Making Workshop Edinburgh – Sketchy Beats Cafe 16th June 2022 14:00-16:00 Pride Protest Banner-Making Workshop Dundee – […]

2nd birthday zine fair!

As part of Coin-Operated Press’ 2nd Birthday celebrations, we held a tiny zine-fair at Blunt Knife Co. in Edinburgh. Marion and Emma, who run the shop on Thistle Street have always been such wonderful supporters of us that we couldn’t think of a better place to hold our first ever in-person zine fair. And the […]

Making the We Are Chronically Iconic Zine

In this zine, Coin-Operated Press has given space to chronically iconic zinesters, who all share their stories of living with chronic illnesses and disabilities. Rest your weary body, unpack your favourite stim tool, take your meds, and settle in to enjoy the work of 31 contributors. Inside this zine you will find notes on the […]

EDINBURGH ZINE FESTIVAL

Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th of May was the Edinburgh Zine Festival, run by Edinburgh Zine Library. We were initially invited to be part of the Saturday shenanigans, but were delighted when we were asked to host a table on both days! Loading up my suitcase with as many zines, badges, stickers, and plectrums as […]

Creative Scotland Inclusion Fund!

We are beyond thrilled to announce that we have been awarded the Creative Scotland Inclusion fund for 2022. During the pandemic, and beyond, it became clear that we needed to offer a comfortable space where people could come and hang out, make art, relax, and spend time in their community – and we are glad […]

2nd Birthday Q&A

Happy 2nd Birthday Coin-Operated Press!! On our 2nd Birthday we got you lovely lot to send us in your questions for us to answer all about Coin-Operated Press, what we get up to, and everything you have ever wanted to know about zines! We hope you enjoy getting to know us and the world of […]

Coin-Operated Press Zine Distro

WE WANT YOUR ZINES IN THE COIN-OPERATED PRESS DISTRO!!! Do you make zines? Coin-Operated Press wants to sell them in our zine distro! We will sell your zines through our online store and in person while tabling at different zine fairs, markets, and events. We sell your zines at the retail price that you set, […]

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Dungeons & Dragons Zine

Coin-Operated Press is asking you to roll for initiative and submit your art and writing to our Dungeons and Dragons inspired zine! Roll up a character sheet, grab your dice bag, and bring your chaotic goblin energy to regale us with tales of your party’s adventures, swap stories of your favourite battles, share with us […]

SHOP UPDATE

We have done a massive print-run of some of your favourites! Unapologetic Feminism Earth Day Depression Walks And our just-launched We Are Chronically Iconic All these and more are available in the Coin-Op Shop now! https://coinoperatedpress.bigcartel.com/ The first edition of these titles sold out in only a few hours last time, so be sure to […]

We are chronically iconic!

SHOP UPDATE: We Are Chronically Iconic is available in the Coin-Op Shop now! https://coinoperatedpress.bigcartel.com/product/we-are-chronically-iconic 🥄🥄🥄 In this zine, Coin-Operated Press has given space to chronically iconic zinesters, who all share their stories of living with chronic illnesses and disabilities. Rest your weary body, unpack your favourite stim tool, take your meds, and settle in to […]