Letters from the Sky

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Zine
Title: Letters from the Sky
Publisher:
Editor(s):
Type: Fanart, Fanfiction
Date(s): 2021-2022
Medium: PDF, Print
Size: 6" x 9 "
Fandom: Final Fantasy VII
Language: English
External Links: Twitter Tumblr carrdarchived
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Letters from the Sky is a charity zine dedicated to the relationship between Aerith Gainsborough and Zack Fair from Final Fantasy VII.

About

Letters From the Sky is a fanzine dedicated to the relationship between Zack Fair and Aerith Gainsborough from Final Fantasy VII. This fanzine aims to capture the tragic beauty of these two: from their serendipitous encounter to the memories they leave behind. Their story is one of dreams—a hope to see that blue sky; a vow to protect; a wish to be together again. They offer one another a gift, a purpose, and words that resonate like a solemn hymn. For that bed of flowers beckons them once more, within those letters from the sky.[1]

Interest Checks opened on July 4 to July 24, 2021 [2]. Over 200 responses was reported to have been submitted[3]. Contributors could apply for the project from July 30 to August 27, 2022[4].

Preorders opened from January 5 with the following pricing tiers[5]:

  • Flowers Blooming in the Church $(15 USD) - Digital Zine, Social Media Avatars, Emojis
  • Pink Ribbon ($25 USD) - Physical Zine, Stretch Goals
  • Tiny Wishes ($35 USD) - Physical Zine, Mini Print, Bookmark, Die-cut stickers, Sticker Sheet, Stretch Goals
  • Flower Wagon ($45 USD) - Physical Zine, Mini Print, Bookmark, Die-cut stickers, Sticker Sheet, Buttons, Acrylic Charm, Stretch Goals
  • 89 Letters ($55 USD) - Physical Zine, Mini Print, Bookmark, Die-cut stickers, Sticker Sheet, Buttons, Acrylic Charm, Acrylic Standee, Washi Tape, Letter from Aerith, Digital Bundle Items, Stretch Goals

The "89 Letters" bundle was noted to be an exclusive bundle and was only limited to 89 orders to keep in line with the theme. Stretch goals included a memo pad at 50 orders, an enamel pin at 100 orders, and a silver foil stamping on the zine cover at 150 orders[6]. Preorders were expected to end on February 9, 2022, but the period was later extended to February 16 in hopes of reaching the third stretch goal[7].

A giveaway for a digital copy of the zine was run in collaboration with the zine tracker account AniZines beginning on January 26, 2022[8]. The winner of this giveaway is unknown. In honor of Aerith's birthday, another giveaway for a free copy of the sold out "89 Letters" bundle was run from February 7 to February 9, 2022[9]. The winner was announced to be Twitter user BouncyMouse on February 13[10].

Shipping began on June 7[11]. All orders, physical and digital orders, were announced to have been shipped on June 27, 2022[12].

On June 16, 2022, the project announced a flash sale in celebration of Final Fantasy VII's 25th anniversary, putting up seven "Reunion" special bundles containing the full bundle and stretch goals for $50 USD[13]. The bundles sold out within hours. Leftover sales started later on August 5[14]. Sales lasted until November 22, 2022[15].

On November 27, the project announced that $1,887.26 USD was donated to Conservation International[16].

Project Schedule
Start End
Interest Check July 4, 2021 July 24, 2021
Contributor Applications July 30, 2021 August 27, 2021
Preorders January 5, 2022 February 16, 2022
Shipping June 7, 2022 June 27, 2022
Leftover Sales August 5, 2022 -

Contributors

The following names were taken from the project's social media account[17].

Page Artists

Merch Artists

Writers

Mods

  • Sailor Stardust (SailorStarDust1) - Beta Writer, Organization
  • BlissyNighRain - Social Media, Organization
  • Peacheyi - General Organization
  • asiantearz - Finance, Shipping, Organization
  • Mayari - Graphics, Formatting, Organization

Gallery

  • Social Media Banner and Zine Logo

  • 89 Letters Bundle Listing

Fan Reception

The following posts are a sample of posts retweeted by the project's social media account about the zine.

Lexi wrote on Twitter

My @zerithfanzine arrived today and wow I am just BLOWN AWAY! Such a beautiful bundle from all the artists and writers (I will read them all later after work) and organizers. Thank you for your hard work![18]

xel wrote on Twitter

Not the best quality {{[}}picture{{]}} but THANK YOU @zerithfanzine it came so much earlier than I thought. I've been waiting for this zine for so long, seeing it here made my Saturday!! Lucky to get the 89th letter edition too! ☺️[19]

theClosetPoet wrote on Twitter

🌸I just got my zine @zerithfanzine! OMG, so much talent in one package! This is so beautiful and gives me fluffy feels. Thank you @SassyStargazer7

for the generous gift. I feel incredibly lucky to be the one to receive it. Amazing! Beautiful! It captures zerith perfectly.🌸[20]

kotapossum wrote on Twitter

Just received my @zerithfanzine in the mail and it is BEAUTIFUL! Stunning from the packaging (the tissue paper! Ah!) all the way down to the tiny details. Everyone involved in this project should be super proud. I can’t wait to dive in![21]

emi wrote on Twitter

Today I received the @zerithfanzine 🥺💕 so much beautiful art and high quality products! this is the first zine I've got and I love it so much 🌸 i'm especially looking forward to reading my friend @obli_vianne's contribution to the zine!! this is so sweet 💗[22]

Sveta wrote on Twitter

It took a while since they had to come all the way to Germany but they are finally here @zerithfanzine One for myself and one for my fiancé ❤️❤️

Those two mean a lot to us and our relationship so thank you so much for this beautiful zine 💐🎀🐶[23]

sophkat7 wrote on Twitter

Oh....

my........

GOSH!!!!!

The @zerithfanzine finally arrived and I just..... I am speechless right now, I don’t think I’ve ever loved a full merch bundle more, like.... EVER!!!

Everything is so beautiful and soft and sweet! Thank you SO much y’all!!! I adore it! 🥺🥺🥺🥺[24]

seylene wrote on Twitter

I don’t have the words to say how much I’m happy right now. Thank you so much to the @zerithfanzine and all the artists who were involved in this project. You have done an incredible job. It's an amazing tribute to Zack and Aerith and a wonderful gift for Zerith lovers. 💕🐶🎀[25]

Nina wrote on Twitter

Thank you so much to @SassyStargazer7 for the @zerithfanzine

🥺💕✨ words cannot express how happy I am with the zine... An absolutely lovely tribute ahh. Thank you to all the mods and contributors - I'll be fangirling over everything for years to come![26]

Dro wrote on Twitter

btw, as I receive my digital copy, shoutout to @zerithfanzine for an amazing project well done, from every contributor to the mod team, congratulations! Your work doesn't go unnoticed ❤️[27]

Lani wrote on Twitter

Whatever I did to deserve a friend like @sk_evans I’ll never know, thankyou for sending me this bundle of @zerithfanzine (and some extra goodies 😭💕) I cannot wait to read this so many friends partook & proud of all of you 🥺💕[28]

References

  1. ^ https://zerithfanzine.carrd.co/
  2. ^ https://twitter.com/zerithfanzine/status/1411839950165794817
  3. ^ https://twitter.com/zerithfanzine/status/1419368861737136131
  4. ^ https://twitter.com/zerithfanzine/status/1421108319876435972
  5. ^ https://twitter.com/zerithfanzine/status/1478743143315038209
  6. ^ https://twitter.com/zerithfanzine/status/1478743187149754375
  7. ^ https://twitter.com/zerithfanzine/status/1491638058592051206
  8. ^ https://twitter.com/aniziness/status/1486295463535935489
  9. ^ https://twitter.com/zerithfanzine/status/1490756350674145280
  10. ^ https://twitter.com/zerithfanzine/status/1492939429769527305
  11. ^ https://twitter.com/zerithfanzine/status/1534242707513671680
  12. ^ https://twitter.com/zerithfanzine/status/1541461378136948737
  13. ^ https://twitter.com/zerithfanzine/status/1537613383888936960
  14. ^ https://twitter.com/zerithfanzine/status/1555584421541122048
  15. ^ https://twitter.com/zerithfanzine/status/1595091312872677382
  16. ^ https://twitter.com/zerithfanzine/status/1596876578893406208
  17. ^ https://twitter.com/zerithfanzine/status/1442198112861257729
  18. ^ https://twitter.com/AtoZ1379/status/1535013627572342784
  19. ^ https://twitter.com/chiliadaI/status/1535707191872716802
  20. ^ https://twitter.com/theClosetPoet7/status/1535790020136562688
  21. ^ https://twitter.com/kotaface027/status/1536432170700611586
  22. ^ https://twitter.com/emilunagames/status/1537922988728733697
  23. ^ https://twitter.com/SvetaSchnee/status/1539577300634796034
  24. ^ https://twitter.com/sophkat7/status/1541755826658250752
  25. ^ https://twitter.com/seylenemoon/status/1541838411144859648
  26. ^ https://twitter.com/pinkywinkystars/status/1542412437051256832
  27. ^ https://twitter.com/DroShawoluv/status/1542868519821385730
  28. ^ https://twitter.com/Lani__Irene/status/1558573232751800320
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