Quaranzine started with a simple, open call:
"Need a creative outlet right now? You’re in good company."
To my surprise and delight, 25 artists and writers from all over the United States—most of whom are total strangers to me!—answered that call. I am proud beyond words to showcase their thoughtful, meaningful work in these pages.
Intentionally, Quaranzine had just one requirement: to loosely reference or relate to the coronavirus pandemic we’re all currently living through. Every single submission is included, presented here unedited and in the order received—a sort of time capsule encasing just a sliver of this unprecedented moment.
Thank you all for sharing your creative pursuits during this scary time and thank you to anyone reading this. I encourage you to share this zine with your friends/peers/family/pets or anyone in your life who could use a little artistic escape.
—Taylor Kuether, editor