If you remember my gushing review of Emily's Parfait zine, you know I'm a fan. Basil Is Dying, about the passing of her beloved tabby will not disappoint you, but it will probably make you cry.
In the zine, Emily chronicles Basil's many hobbies, his eight brushes with death, the one that finally claimed his life, and her boundless grief over losing him. And of course Emily is an artist, so the whole thing is beautifully laid out with photos and illustrations that give you a better taste what Basil was like and the state of Emily's psyche in having to process his death.
This zine could be triggering, healing, or both.
Extra love for Emily's choosing her high school zine Muffin Bones after thirteen years to tell the tale.
reviewdate:
Jan 25 2012