New Release: When Did We Fade?
Reflections on the development of human emotions in an occupied land characterize this new zine by Bilal Ahmed.
Congratulations, Bilal Ahmed and his team, on the release of this incredible new zine! Once again, Bilal offers profound insights on the Palestinian experience and the human condition. In Gaza, personhood is devoured by patterns of occupational violence and reduced to its core. Illustrations mirror themes of emotional containment and crushing experiences through depictions of bodies compressed into box-shaped dwellings.
Zine Description
Originally written in Arabic, this personal story captures the poignancy of strength in Palestinian society and thirsts after the “spring of tenderness,” embodied in motherhood. Deprived of existence, trapped within a brutal containment system, the soul finds its strength in tender bonds that break without warning.
An Arabic version is forthcoming.
About the Author
A university student from Gaza, Bilal writes about life, people, and the experiences of his city. His words express hope despite hardship and carry genuine emotions drawn from daily life in Palestine.
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Send your proof of donation to coastallinespress@gmail.com to receive a digital or print copy of When Did We Fade? For print copies, include your full name and address in the email.
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If you’re a bookseller, bookstore or printing press and want to support this fundraiser by printing and distributing zines, contact the writers directly or email coastallinespress@gmail.com for PDF copies or more information. Proof of donation required. The QR code on each zine serves as the point of sale, and all profits go to the authors.
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