Whatcha mean, what's a zine? : the art of making zines and minicomics
Author: Mark Todd + Esther Pearl Watson ; with contributions by more than 20 creators of indie comics and magazines
Year: 2006
ISBN: 9780618563159
Abstract: A zine is a handmade magazine or mini-comic about anything you can imagine: favorite bands, personal stories, subcultures, or collections. They contain diary entries, rants, interviews, and stories. They can be by one person or many, found in stores, traded at comic conventions, exchanged with friends, or given away for free. Zines are not a new idea: they've been around for years under various names (chapbooks, flyers, pamphlets). People with independent ideas have been getting their word out since before there were printing presses. This book is for anyone who wants to create their own zine. It's for learning tips and tricks from contributors who have been at the forefront of the zine movement. It's for learning how to design and print your own zine so you can put it in others' hands. It's for anyone who has something to say.--From publisher description.
Make a zine! : start your own underground publishing revolution
Author: Joe Biel with Bill Brent
Year: 2022
ISBN: 9781648411564
Abstract: "In this new edition of Microcosm's popular DIY guide to zine-making, Joe Biel updates the information provided in the first edition (edited by Biel and the late and great Bill Brent) to address zine making in today's digital and social-media-obsessed world. Covering all the bases for beginners, Make a Zine! hits on more advanced topics like Creative Commons licenses, legality, and sustainability. Illustrated by an army of notable and soon-to-be-notable artists and cartoonists, Make a Zine! also takes a look at the burgeoning indie comix scene, with a solid and comprehensive chapter by punk illustrator Fly (Slug and Lettuce, Peops). Part history lesson, part how-to guide, Make a Zine! is a call to arms, an ecstatic, positive rally cry in the face of TV show book clubs and bestsellers by celebrity chefs. As says Biel in the book's intro, "Let's go!""-- Publisher's description.
Zine making & bookbinding : a beginner's guide in 25 projects
Author: by Lauren Simkin Berke
Year: 2026
ISBN: 9781797238753
Abstract: "Channel your passions into zines, create your own notebooks and calendars, and try your hand at impressive pop-up and accordion books. This illustrated guide will empower you to share your ideas with the world in personalized, handcrafted packages. Whether you want to create a poetry chapbook, an illustrated ode to the people on your commute, or a map of your dreams, this book will help you leap from an idea to a physical object. You'll learn the lingo and where to find materials, but most importantly, you'll be ready to experiment and have fun. If you're an artist seeking a new medium or are just beginning your creative journey, this book welcomes you to level up your DIY, join a community of makers and thinkers, and discover the power of zines and handbound books. Start now and watch your creative confidence grow and thrive"-- Provided by publisher.
Make a zine! : start your own underground publishing revolution
Author: Joe Biel, with Bill Brent ; foreword by Ymani Wince
Year: 2026
ISBN: 9781648417429
Abstract: "Do you have a passion that you want to obsess about in a love letter to the world? In this new edition of Microcosm's popular DIY guide to zine-making, Joe Biel updates the information provided in the first edition (edited by Biel and the late and great Bill Brent) to address zine making in today's digital and social-media-obsessed world. Covering all the bases for beginners, Make a Zine! hits on more advanced topics like Creative Commons licenses, legality, and sustainability...Illustrated by an army of notable and soon-to-be-notable artists and cartoonists, Make a Zine! also takes a look at the burgeoning indie comix scene, with a solid and comprehensive chapter by punk illustrator Fly (Slug and Lettuce, Peops). Part history lesson, part how-to guide, Make a Zine! is a call to arms, an ecstatic, positive rally cry in the face of TV show book clubs and bestsellers by celebrity chefs. As says Biel in the book's intro, "Let’s go!""--Publisher's website
Stolen sharpie revolution : a DIY resource for zines and zine culture
Author: by Alex Wrekk
Year: 2020
ISBN: 9781945509452
Abstract: "This is the 6th edition of Stolen Sharpie Revolution, including both Stolen Sharpie Revolution and Stolen Sharpie revolution 2. The distinction between the two was only made in the 4th edition to show the change in publisher, I hope that wasn't too confusing. 2020 marks the 18th anniversary of this little red book!"--Introduction
Girl zines : making media, doing feminism
Author: Alison Piepmeier ; foreword by Andi Zeisler
Year: 2009
ISBN: 9780814767511
Abstract: With names like The East Village Inky, Mend My Dress, Dear Stepdad, and I'm So Fucking Beautiful, zines created by girls and women over the past two decades make feminism's third wave visible. These messy, photocopied do-it-yourself documents cover every imaginable subject matter and are loaded with handwriting, collage art, stickers, and glitter. Though they all reflect the personal style of the creators, they are also sites for constructing narratives, identities, and communities.
Shotgun seamstress anthology : the complete zine collection
Author: Osa Atoe
Year: 2022
ISBN: 9781593767396
Abstract: "A cut & paste celebration of Black punk and outsider identity, this is the only complete collection of the fanzine Shotgun Seamstress, a legendary DIY project that centered the scope of Blackness outside of mainstream corporate consumerist identity"-- Provided by publisher.
Notes from underground : zines and the politics of alternative culture
Author: Stephen Duncombe
Year: 2017
ISBN: 9781621064848
Abstract: "A cultural history of zines, from early science fiction zines to riot grrrl tracts, and their meaning in society"-- Provided by publisher.