Content overview: “Ape Sh*t Zine Explores the Bizarre, Tortured History of Monkeys and Humans”. The Guardian Lifestyle Oct 8, 2026 • 12:00 PM 1 views Carrie McLaren, a veteran zine maker and writer/designer, has released Ape Sht, a new zine that dives into the strange and often disturbing relationship between humans and monkeys. The publication examines the ways monkeys and apes have communicated to humans that they are individuals, challenging our assumptions about animal consciousness. McLaren describes the topic as “bizarre,” disturbing, and darkly funny, fitting for the zine format that has long embraced niche subjects.
The zine explores historical and cultural intersections between species, from scientific experiments to popular media, revealing a tortured history that raises ethical questions. By highlighting individual ape personalities, McLaren prompts readers to reconsider how we treat our closest animal relatives. Ape Sht continues the tradition of underground publications that tackle unconventional ideas, offering a thought-provoking and unsettling look at human-animal relations. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.