New in Fray: Vampire Boners
Hormones and Celluloid
As I sucked the plasma from her jugular, I realized that something embarrassing was happening a few feet lower.
Story by Eric Spitznagel, Illustration by Mitch Ansara
The Cult of Colbert
Making a pilgrimage to Washington DC to visit the Nation.
Story by Alice Hunt, Illustration by Meg Hunt
Confessions of a Professional Fire-Eater
I’d tried bungee jumping, motorcycle [...]
And, yes, this is really embarrassing
Wanna see me rock the earnest late nineties long hair goatee look? Watch the video above. It’s from Net Cafe – an early net culture tv show which put all its shows in the Internet Archive. I’m on the show about “online literature” about 15 minutes in. Also on the show is Annalee Newitz, who [...]
In Fray: Sex! Monorails! Naked Mole Rats!
For the few of us actually online during the holidays, we’ve posted a few more stories from Fray issue 2: Geek.
Dig, Poop, and Roll
I discovered what may have been the banana peel on the slippery slope between animal lover and freaky fetishist.
Story by Rachel Fershleiser, Illustration by Scott Vanden Bosch
One Rail to Rule [...]
Nice Things People Have Said About Fray Lately
“Deliciously humorous and entertaining as well as educational, Fray sates the hunger for a good story.” – Utne Reader’s 2008 Altnerative Press Gift Guide
“The offbeat articles and engaging interviews will keep you amused and the original artwork is a great way to find a new sources of inspiration.” – Cool Hunting
“This is the future of [...]
New in Fray: Three Stories from Geek
What do nerdy paintings, The Crow, and pocket protectors have in common? They’re all in Fray issue 2: Geek.
Nerdkore Painting
The dramatic chipmunk, the Star Wars Kid, Mentos in Diet Coke … Jeremiah Palecek has painted them all.
Interview by Heather Champ
The Really Real World
It took the cast and crew a good minute to realize something [...]
New in Fray: Five Stories from Geek
What do air guitar champions, the Beatles, Stormtroopers, aquariums, and roosters all have in common? We just posted five new stories from Fray issue 2: Geek. Read them to find out!
Windhammer
When my name finally rang out, I realized why my preparation had been so casual: I wouldn’t be the one performing.
Story by Rob Weychert, Illustration [...]
Attention Black Friday Shoppers
Don’t forget: Fray is having an excellent sale right now! Get three issues now, plus two more in the future, plus a limited-edition pocket protector, for just $35 plus shipping. Makes a great gift!
Fray Issue 2: Geek is Here!
After months of work and contributions by over 45 people, Fray issue 2 is finally here! It’s called Geek: True Stories of People Taking Things Too Seriously and it is seriously awesome. It’s bigger than our last issue (8.5×11) and contains a special pull-out centerfold.
To celebrate, we’re having a special sale. Subscribe now and get [...]
Special Geek Subscriber Gift
Fray subscribers know that we like to send special thank-you presents to our awesome subscribers with each issue. So here’s a glimpse at the gift going out with next issue: a limited-edition, custom printed, vinyl pocket protector. Geek pride, baby! It’s emblazoned with the amazing illustration by Clark Wimberly that also graces the cover of [...]
Fray/Threadless Loves True Stories Winner!
Fray issue 3 will be on the theme “Sex and Death” – more on that soon – and we teamed up with Threadless for a design challenge. Today, we’re announcing the winner: Judith Holofernes by Frank Barbara. Well done, Franx!
The winning illustration will be featured on the cover of Fray issue 3, and is [...]
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