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GDA 'Zine - for real!

Started by greendaytone , Jan 12 2012 10:02 PM

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Poll: Name that Zine (188 member(s) have cast votes)

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Posted 12 January 2012 - 10:02 PM

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Yes, we're launching our very first printed Green Day Authority 'zine (almost, but not quite a magazine).

In this first issue special, we review 2011 in Green Day/GDA land, with a recap of all the main stories of the year. There will be 80 pages of material, including a "GDA crossword" and "GDA Trivia" quizzes. Plus, much more from our talented people here.

More details to come. First off, here's a sneak peak at the cover of the 'zine - tell us what you think, and whether you like the title. Other title suggestions are welcome :)

Update January 26, 2012:

It's here!! The zine is now available to order in the merch section
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Posted 12 January 2012 - 10:05 PM

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The zine will be available for sale from GDA soon, and Tony plans on possibly giving some away to the folks going to the festival next weekend.

We really do want feedback on the title. We haven't been able to come to a consensus on what to call it. I liked "Letterbomb" but it seemed a bit too obvious, so I was leaning toward "The Green Day Authority Zine" for the first issue, then having people suggest a new title for any future issues. So give us your ideas.

i think the artwork is amazing (thanks to Luke Price for doing it), but I just realized that I'm not sure we'll be able to sell this using an image of the guys (even if animated). Not sure on the legality of it. If anyone here knows, please fill us in.

Also, Tony can you explain the "In association with Big Cheese", are they still planning on helping us out with it or what's the deal there?

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Posted 12 January 2012 - 10:11 PM

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:woot: awesome!!!!!!

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Posted 12 January 2012 - 10:17 PM

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Also, Tony can you explain the "In association with Big Cheese", are they still planning on helping us out with it or what's the deal there?


They will be advertising the zine in their magazine for us, and also submitting a piece for it.

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Posted 12 January 2012 - 10:17 PM

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Yay!!! :dance: Great idea :)

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Posted 12 January 2012 - 10:19 PM

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this is so cool!

And that carpet diet kid is, like, famous now :lol:

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Posted 12 January 2012 - 10:23 PM

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That looks sweet! I can't wait for it to come out :)

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Posted 12 January 2012 - 10:26 PM

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Wow, that looks amazing - love the artwork!

I liked the name "Letterbomb," too - I am the Queen of obvious tho, lol. Maybe you can have a steady title with a different sub-title for each issue?

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Posted 12 January 2012 - 10:26 PM

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so do we have a price as to how much they're going to be, are you going to maybe be offering subscriptions or something?

Oh and I like Letterbomb too, it totally fits!!

Edited by VisionsofGreenDay115, 12 January 2012 - 10:27 PM.

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Posted 12 January 2012 - 10:31 PM

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i think the artwork is amazing (thanks to Luke Price for doing it), but I just realized that I'm not sure we'll be able to sell this using an image of the guys (even if animated). Not sure on the legality of it. If anyone here knows, please fill us in.


The artwork is amazing, but like, this is our thing - let's see something that represents the community on the front page.

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Posted 12 January 2012 - 10:39 PM

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This looks amazing! Have you worked out a price yet?

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Posted 12 January 2012 - 10:40 PM

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THIS IS AN AMAZING IDEA! Fabulous thinking guys....

ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT.

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Posted 12 January 2012 - 10:43 PM

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We're thinking around $5 for the first one because it's going to be much bigger than future ones since its a full year recap and it'll cost more to produce.

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Posted 12 January 2012 - 10:45 PM

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Thats a great price!!! I will definately be getting one :D

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Posted 12 January 2012 - 10:47 PM

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Awesome! :woot:

The artwork is amazing, but like, this is our thing - let's see something that represents the community on the front page.


I agree with this.

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Posted 12 January 2012 - 10:59 PM

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Want. This is super cool.

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Posted 12 January 2012 - 11:09 PM

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The artwork is amazing, but like, this is our thing - let's see something that represents the community on the front page.


I actually think that's a wonderful idea and sentiment. While the content is undoubtedly about Green Day, this should definitely represet our community more than band, at least on something so visual and important as the cover.

The first thing I thought of is an awesome collage of pictures of GDC meet-ups from around the world that happened in 2011. But, we are submitting this to the publisher VERY soon (like, tomorrow) so there's so little time to make changes. However, I do feel something like the cover and name are important enough to find a way to make it happen.

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Posted 12 January 2012 - 11:17 PM

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First off, I tend to get all fangirly at the mention of zines, so ZOMG!!!!1!!!!11!!!!!1! :runaround:

*ahem*

I liked the name "Letterbomb," too - I am the Queen of obvious tho, lol. Maybe you can have a steady title with a different sub-title for each issue?

I like this idea. Like the title could be "The Green Day Authority Zine", with a line of lyrics or something that has to do with the content as a sub-title (like what you do with the podcast).

The artwork is amazing, but like, this is our thing - let's see something that represents the community on the front page.

I second this. Or third, cause apparently I can't count.

Edit: I forgot to say that the cover is awesome! And I can't answer the question for sure, but I have a few other zines that used copyrighted pictures on the covers. The creators made money off of them and as far as I know there weren't any kind of legal issues.

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Posted 12 January 2012 - 11:19 PM

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Sorry, but I don't think "Carpet Diet.... Y'Know" is a good title at all. It just doesn't make sense. "Y'Know?" fits well, "Carpet Diet" does not.

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The artwork is amazing, but like, this is our thing - let's see something that represents the community on the front page.

I second this. Or third, cause apparently I can't count.

Yeah, I've gotta agree too - while the artwork is amazing, I think something else more community oriented would be better for the cover.

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Posted 12 January 2012 - 11:37 PM

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Sorry, but I don't think "Carpet Diet.... Y'Know" is a good title at all. It just doesn't make sense. "Y'Know?" fits well, "Carpet Diet" does not.

Yeah, Carpet Diet is more of an inside joke. Some people would probably think it was a new side project...

But "Y'know?" is perfect. :)

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Posted 12 January 2012 - 11:39 PM

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Sorry, but I don't think "Carpet Diet.... Y'Know" is a good title at all. It just doesn't make sense. "Y'Know?" fits well, "Carpet Diet" does not.

Seconded. I think the first issue should just be "Y'know" and than maybe next issue have "Letterbomb" and just keep changing it every issue like its been suggested

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Posted 12 January 2012 - 11:43 PM

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Wait, what does "Y'know" have to do with looking back on 2011 for GDC and Green Day? lol

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Posted 12 January 2012 - 11:52 PM

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Wait, what does "Y'know" have to do with looking back on 2011 for GDC and Green Day? lol

Whenever Green Day does an interview Billie always says "Y'know". Its sorta a running joke between most Green Day fans

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Posted 12 January 2012 - 11:52 PM

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I think the front cover should just be Andres's face, but his hair and makeup done like Billie's.

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Posted 12 January 2012 - 11:54 PM

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Whenever Green Day does an interview Billie always says "Y'know". Its sorta a running joke between most Green Day fans

And then some of the fans get into the y'know habit too

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Posted 12 January 2012 - 11:58 PM

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Whenever Green Day does an interview Billie always says "Y'know". Its sorta a running joke between most Green Day fans

That makes sense... thank you for reminding about how he does that because ive noticed that too haha

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That makes sense... thank you for reminding about how he does that because ive noticed that too haha


It does make a good drinking game as well :drinks:

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Posted 13 January 2012 - 12:03 AM

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This is great! Artwork is awesome!

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Posted 13 January 2012 - 12:03 AM

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Fucking awesome! :)
But I think the title shouldn't be about what someone said in an intro thread who never posts.
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