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VERNAL OUTLAW is an independent zine in rural Utah—publishing stories, ideas, and art from red dirt and basin grit.

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Books that make us think, question, and take action.

Literary Discussion

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Local artists worth celebrating. Photos taken by Kelly Richens with Singleaction Photography. VERNAL OUTLAW is hosting an open call for artists, musicians, actors, poets, and writers. APPLY HERE.

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VERNAL OUTLAW Literary & Art Series — Monthly Dispatch

Each month, VERNAL OUTLAW presents a focused literary discussion paired with an artist showcase. This zine is a “print only” zine. Each month the new issue will me shipped to you.

Every sale supports our mission: hosting community-driven book pop-ups across the city. When proceeds reach $20,000, we will open a permanent VERNAL OUTLAW bookstore!

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PRE-ORDER: ISSUE 3 | MAY 2026 
PRE-ORDER: ISSUE 3 | MAY 2026 

Featuring local artist, Jacob Fernandez, and exploring rebellion in our literary discussion, VERNAL OUTLAW is asking, “How do The Hunger Games and a classic novel like 1984 define civic duty and resistance? How do we use literature to help us define authority and ethical public service? What do we owe our government?”

PRE-ORDER: ISSUE 2 | MAY 2026 
PRE-ORDER: ISSUE 2 | MAY 2026 

Featuring local artist, Jacob Fernandez, and exploring rebellion in our literary discussion, VERNAL OUTLAW is asking, “How do The Hunger Games and a classic novel like 1984 define civic duty and resistance? How do we use literature to help us define authority and ethical public service? What do we owe our government?”

PRE-ORDER: ISSUE 1 | MAY 2026 
PRE-ORDER: ISSUE 1 | MAY 2026 

Featuring local artist, Jacob Fernandez, and exploring rebellion in our literary discussion, VERNAL OUTLAW is asking, “How do The Hunger Games and a classic novel like 1984 define civic duty and resistance? How do we use literature to help us define authority and ethical public service? What do we owe our government?”

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