The trinkets and baubles that come with the ‘zine, CHiNesE SwEAtSHoP, are as much fun as those childhood doodads ever were. From the mind of Elsie Sampson (both her concious and subconcious, it seems) come complex tales of New York living and Chinese upbringing bound up with beads and ribbon, string and glitter. Beautiful, whimsical and interactive, Elsie’s ‘zines are an experience all in themselves. Even her smaller, one shot ‘zines, like the one about buying toilet paper are inventive. Her art pops and you’ll be turning the little guy over and over, marveling at the fact that the whole thing is just one folded piece of paper. And her regular ‘zines are not only full of stories and letters, but also Chinese recipes and artistic techniques. And she incorporates drink umbrellas, dice, fortune-telling fish, chop sticks and more in her regular ‘zines. It’s like getting a goody bag and a short storybook in one! Check out her covers below.