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Books About Zines
The Riot Grrrl Collection by
Archival material from the 1990s underground movement that served as a "gateway drug to feminist history" for so many. (--Kathleen Hanna, Bikini Kill) Before the rise of the Internet or desktop publishing, the zine and music culture of the Riot Grrrl movement empowered young women across the country to speak out against sexism and oppression, creating a powerful new force of liberation and unity within and outside of the women's movement. While feminist bands like Bikini Kill and Bratmobile fought for their place in a male-dominated punk scene, their members and fans developed an extensive DIY network of activism and support. The Riot Grrrl Collection reproduces a sampling of the original zines, posters, and printed matter for the first time since their initial distribution in the 1980s and '90s, and includes an original essay by Johanna Fateman and an introduction by Lisa Darms. "The materials in this book are more important than ever. Riot grrrl shows us that feminism isn't synonymous with consumer empowerment. Passed person to person, riot grrrl culture advances a true revolution in which 'girl' qualities like candor and empathy are no longer trivialized and can re-make the world." ―Chris Kraus, author of I Love Dick
Publication Date: 2013
Notes from Underground by
This first comprehensive study of zine publishing uncovers the compelling story of the movement. From their origins in early 20th century science fiction cults, their more proximate roots in 60s counter-culture and their rapid proliferation in the wake of punk rock, Stephen Duncombe pays full due to the political importance of zines as a vital network of popular culture. Packed with extracts and illustrations, this is a useful overview of the contemporary underground in all its splendour.
Publication Date: 2008-11-01
Girl Zines by
The first book-length exploration of the quirky feminist booklets 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. Girl Zines is the first book-length exploration of this exciting movement. Alison Piepmeier argues that these quirky, personalized booklets are tangible examples of the ways that girls and women 'do' feminism today. The idiosyncratic, surprising, and savvy arguments and issues showcased in the forty-six images reproduced in the book provide a complex window into feminism's future, where zinesters persistently and stubbornly carve out new spaces for what it means to be a revolutionary and a girl. Girl Zines takes zines seriously, asking what they can tell us about the inner lives of girls and women over the last twenty years.
Publication Date: 2009-11-18
Zine Scene by
Everyone has something to say about their dreams, thoughts, and weirdest obsessions. Whether you're a pen-wielding Riot Girl in an urban landscape, a prairie cowgirl with the soul of a beat poet, or someone who just wants to kick back and take in the self-expression revolution, this book is for you.
Publication Date: 1998-10-01
Fanzines; with over 750 illustrations. by Publication Date: 2010
E-Resources
- Alternative Press Index Archive This link opens in a new windowAn index to alternative press published in the United States and around the world.
- Independent VoicesIndependent Voices is a growing digital collection of the magazines, journals, and newspapers of the alternative and small press archives of participating libraries.
- PERiodical Source IndexThis resource, accessible through the Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center, indexes thousands of historical and genealogical publications and contains over 3 million entries from these sources.
- ProQuest Research LibraryProvides articles from periodicals covering arts, business, children, education, health, humanities, law, multicultural studies, sciences, social sciences, and general interest. Full text is available for nearly two-thirds of its titles.
Open Source Collections
- ZineWikiAn open-source encyclopedia devoted to zines and independent media. It covers the history, production, distribution and culture of the small press.
- ZineLibraries.infoA place where zine librarians of all stripes can share information, documentation, advice, and news pertinent to zine libraries worldwide
Libraries with Zine Collections
- ABC No Rio Zine Library ABC No Rio is a collectively-run center for art and activism. We are known internationally as a venue for oppositional culture.
- Denver Zine Library The Denver Zine Library currently has a lending collection of around 20,000 zines.
- Lehman College: Zine LibGuide The Leonard Lief Library Zine Collection consists of zines that reflect life in the Bronx - as well as student interests and the College curriculum.
- Barnard College: Zines LibrariesA list of libraries that have zine collections (including international libraries).