Wasted Ink Zine Distro (WIZD) – Phoenix, AZ

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Wasted Ink Zine Distro (WIZD) is a volunteer-run hub for zines, DIY publishing, and creative community based in Phoenix, Arizona. Since 2015, it has distributed over 15,000 zines and continues to support zinesters through its storefront, print studio, and event programming.

πŸ“ Location & Hours

WIZD’s Address:
323 W McDowell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85003

πŸ•š Hours:
Wednesday – Sunday
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

βœ… Accessibility:

  • No stairs or ramps required
  • 32” wide doorways
  • Clearly marked exits
  • Masks required and available on-site

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βœ‚οΈ What WIZD Offers

🧷 Zine Distribution

WIZD distributes zines via their physical shop, at events, and through their online store.

πŸ›  Workshops

Creative, hands-on workshops covering zine-making, storytelling, and the DIY publishing processβ€”available for all age groups and organizations.

πŸ“š Zine Library

Browse a curated library of over 2,000 zines, from 1980s classics to current indie releases.

πŸ–¨ Print & Publish

Through Paper Jam + Print, WIZD offers printing, folding, and binding to help zine-makers publish their work affordably.

πŸŽ‰ Events & Fests

  • Zine releases, readings, concerts, craft fairs
  • PHX Zine Fest, a major annual event featuring 80+ vendors and 1,000+ attendees (2023 stats)

πŸ”— Connect with WIZD

πŸ“Ž Website: wizd-az.com
πŸ“§ Email: info@wizd-az.com
πŸ“¦ Shop: WIZD Online Store

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