Roach Motel is a zine distro that was founded in early 2013 by artist, curator, and craft book author Kristin M. The second Roach Motel Distro was opened in Des Moines in May 2014 by partnering with the Des Moines Social Club and Viaduct Gallery where it continued until June of 2015. In September 2014, the Ames location moved into the Iowa Music Store where it stayed until the Iowa Music Store’s c
losing in 2016. Currently the Roach Motel is online and brought out for special events, zinefests, and expos until it’s new physical location is ready in early 2017. The distro specializes in Iowa authored and themed zines AND national/international slice of life, comic style, gardening, crafting, creativity, diy, homesteading, and animals. Though we admit to pretty much trying to sell anything you make if you send us a copy. We are currently looking for new zines to sell on consignment (send it and we’ll sell it) and wholesale (requires pre-approval – send a sample and your info).
