How Do I
In the Zine Zone
A zine is a self-published, noncommercial publication about anything by anyone. Consult these feisty, fun guides, anthologies, and zine-made-books for information and inspiration.
Bartel, Julie
From A to Zine: Building a Winning Zine Collection in Your Library
r Z692.S5 B367 2004
Julie Bartel, who developed the Salt Lake City Public Library's major zine collection, designed this book to explain zine culture to librarians. It also includes several helpful appendices to guide zine makers on subjects like distribution, reviews, zine fairs, and starting a zine.
From A to Zine: Building a Winning Zine Collection in Your Library
r Z692.S5 B367 2004
Julie Bartel, who developed the Salt Lake City Public Library's major zine collection, designed this book to explain zine culture to librarians. It also includes several helpful appendices to guide zine makers on subjects like distribution, reviews, zine fairs, and starting a zine.
Block, Francesca Lia
Zine Scene
q PN4836.B56 1998x
This inspirational volume with lots of examples emphasizes the individuality and self-expression of zines and offers helpful information about creation, copyright, and distribution.
Zine Scene
q PN4836.B56 1998x
This inspirational volume with lots of examples emphasizes the individuality and self-expression of zines and offers helpful information about creation, copyright, and distribution.
The Essential Hip Mama: Writing from the Cutting Edge of Parenting
HQ759.E868 2004
Ariel Gore's zine Hip Mama has been called the alternative parenting bible, and this volume collects the best from over ten years of writing.
The Factsheet Five Zine Reader: The Best Writing from the Underground World of Zines
q PS536.2.F33 1997
Collected by R. Seth Friedman, a zinester himself, this anthology contains excerpts from over 70 zines and includes interviews with their authors.
The Fire This Time: Young Feminists and the New Activism
HQ1111.F47 2004
Edited by Vivien Labaton and Dawn Lundy Martin, this book includes the chapter "Cut-and-Paste Revolution: Notes from the Girl Zine Explosion."
Gunderloy, Mike
The World of Zines: A Guide to the Independent Magazine Revolution
q Z6944.L5 G86 1992
Mike Gunderloy and Cari Goldberg Janice, former editors of a zine about zines called Factsheet Five, annotate some 400 zines.
The World of Zines: A Guide to the Independent Magazine Revolution
q Z6944.L5 G86 1992
Mike Gunderloy and Cari Goldberg Janice, former editors of a zine about zines called Factsheet Five, annotate some 400 zines.
Harris, Anita
Next Wave Cultures: Feminism, Subcultures, Activism
HQ798.N49 2008
With a chapter entitled, "Connecting the Dots, Riot Grrrls, Ladyfests, and the International Grrrl Zine Network."
Next Wave Cultures: Feminism, Subcultures, Activism
HQ798.N49 2008
With a chapter entitled, "Connecting the Dots, Riot Grrrls, Ladyfests, and the International Grrrl Zine Network."
Jordan, Pete
Dishwasher: One Man's Quest to Wash Dishes in All Fifty States
TX910.5.J673 A3 2007x
Over 12 years, Dishwasher Pete washed dishes in all 50 states, developing an appreciation for the job and the travelling lifestyle it allowed him. This lighthearted, witty memoir is based on Jordan's zine Dishwasher.
Dishwasher: One Man's Quest to Wash Dishes in All Fifty States
TX910.5.J673 A3 2007x
Over 12 years, Dishwasher Pete washed dishes in all 50 states, developing an appreciation for the job and the travelling lifestyle it allowed him. This lighthearted, witty memoir is based on Jordan's zine Dishwasher.
Niedzviecki, Hal
The Big Book of Pop Culture: A How-To Guide for Young Artists
NX163.N53 2007x
Learn how to use the tools of modern media including music, zines, movies, comics, videos, books, websites, blogs, and video games.
The Big Book of Pop Culture: A How-To Guide for Young Artists
NX163.N53 2007x
Learn how to use the tools of modern media including music, zines, movies, comics, videos, books, websites, blogs, and video games.
Robbins, Trina
From Girls to Grrrlz: A History of Women's Comics from Teens to Zines
PN6725.R58 1999
Trina Robbins, who helped create the underground comics medium, traces the history of women's comics from their 1940s era mainstream popularity through alternative comics, from Girls' to Women's to Womyn's to Grrrlz' comics.
From Girls to Grrrlz: A History of Women's Comics from Teens to Zines
PN6725.R58 1999
Trina Robbins, who helped create the underground comics medium, traces the history of women's comics from their 1940s era mainstream popularity through alternative comics, from Girls' to Women's to Womyn's to Grrrlz' comics.
Rominger, Lynne
Extraordinary Blogs and Ezines
TK5105.8884.R66 2006
Zines go electric in this guide to creating e-zines and blogs.
Extraordinary Blogs and Ezines
TK5105.8884.R66 2006
Zines go electric in this guide to creating e-zines and blogs.
Todd, Mark
Whatcha Mean, What's a Zine?: The Art of Making Zines and Minicomics
Z286.Z54 T63 2006
A whole gang of zine- and comics-making veterans collaborated on this comprehensive guide to nearly every aspect of zine making.
Whatcha Mean, What's a Zine?: The Art of Making Zines and Minicomics
Z286.Z54 T63 2006
A whole gang of zine- and comics-making veterans collaborated on this comprehensive guide to nearly every aspect of zine making.
Wertham, Fredric
The World of Fanzines; A Special Form of Communication
PN4836.W4
Wertham writes about science fiction, fantasy, and comic readers' fanzines as a non-violent form of uncensored expression that is both a product of our society and a reaction to it.
The World of Fanzines; A Special Form of Communication
PN4836.W4
Wertham writes about science fiction, fantasy, and comic readers' fanzines as a non-violent form of uncensored expression that is both a product of our society and a reaction to it.
Wittlinger, Ellen
Hard Love
After starting to publish a zine in which he writes his secret feelings about his lonely life and his parents' divorce, sixteen-year-old John meets an unusual girl and begins to develop a healthier personality.
Hard Love
After starting to publish a zine in which he writes his secret feelings about his lonely life and his parents' divorce, sixteen-year-old John meets an unusual girl and begins to develop a healthier personality.
Updated: 06/20/2008
