The Transsexual Manifesto

"Primarily inspired by old lgbt zines and the little advice, cute drawings and poetry they have in them. I tried my best to create something vaguely similar, using the things I have learnt about being trans both by myself and with the help of others. This zine is not only my work but the work of all the trans people that have come into my life and impacted me in the past 5 years. While making this I had the young transsexual in mind, someone who has yet had the opportunity to meet more people like them and trade wisdom. Remaining positive about being trans is hard, especially early on. I want people to know that with time things do indeed get better and that the transsexual can thrive in this world."

The Transsexual Manifesto is one of eight new zines commissioned by Out of the Blueprint for Print Expo 2023, sustainably riso printed at our studio in Leith using rice ink on recycled paper.