Zines!

by V. Vale

This is the first comprehensive guidebook to the Zine Movement of
self-publishing which started anew in the early 1990s, and continues
with Internet blogs and publications like Found. Used in college
classes, this how-to volume covers all aspects of self-publishing,
including layout and design, promotion, marketing and distribution.
Historical background covers everything from Benjamin Franklin's Poor
Richard's Almanack to the science-fiction mimeographed zines of the 20s.
Zines are independent, not-for-profit publications that counter the
corporate monoculture of mainstream media, and are thus instrumental in
keeping the torch of liberty and freethinking burning. Some very funny
stories and illustrations punctuate this alternative-culture document
from the underground.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0965046907
• ISBN13: 9780965046909
• Release Date: June 1996
• Publisher: Re/Search Publications
• Length: 181 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.4" x 11.0"

Customer Reviews

This Book Changed My Life!!

V. Vale has published a masterpiece. A slice of otherwise discarded and forgotten culture is preserved in this fantastic book. I wonder what's become of these zine makers since this book was published? I need more, maybe Zines 3 will surface! V. Vale is a true archivist of underground culture and should be rewarded for his efforts.

Independant Underground Revolution

Sounds weird eh? The whole riot of the punk zine era has to be a respected one. In order to understand it I suggest reading this book. Your given examples of some of the pinnacles of the punk zines, giving inspiration not only to myself, but those who wish to express themselves beyond their bedroom.

A pretty good book.

It was very interesting ,I loved it.I will definentally read it again