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News: Pen & Paper
Pen & Paper is an e-magazine published by WhiteSpac3, an online community for Australian artists, galleries and art lovers. This zine showcases their artist's latest works. Every two months it is distributed to all registered individuals including galleries and collectors across Australia. Register for FREE now and grab a copy!
News: Can you do a zine in 24 hours?
Who says zines are dead? This is a challenge along the lines of National Novel Writing Month. In the month of July, this site challenges you to create a 24 page zine in 24 hours. No preliminary planning. What sort of zine would you create?
News: 80's Skate Zine Archive
Old 80's & 90's skate zines via Skate and Annoy.
News: Letter to Jane magazine for the iPad
New and old school publishing collide. Letter to Jane's newest issue is available in app format for the iPad for $0.99.
News: Diseased Pariah News
Diseased Pariah News is a zine for and about people with HIV. It is "a patently offensive publication of, by, and for people with HIV disease (and their friends and loved ones). We are a forum for infected people to share their thoughts, feelings, art, writing and brownie recipes in an atmosphere free of teddy bears, magic rocks, and seronegative guilt." Started in the 1990s, it's up to 11 issues, 8 of which are viewable and downloadable online. It's marked by its trademark dark humor and hon...
News: The Adventures of Loneberry
I haven't read this but i plan to (I've just learned about zines, they're awesome!) i think the cover is awesome!
News: Attn Vegans! Barefoot in the Kitchen Zine
Via the Zine Library, a downloadable zine in PDF format called Barefoot in the Kitchen with tons of delicious vegan recipes including tofu nuggets, broccoli rice au gratin, vegan chocolate chip cookies, vegan cinnamon buns (yum!), fettucine alfredo and tons more!
News: Hamburger Eyes (#13) Photo Zine Preview
This is a pic-by-pic preview of Issue 13 from Hamburger Eyes! This 150 page zine is stellar! Issue 13 features beautiful photography from the following:
News: Itty Bitty Burger Zines
Stephanie Anderson of Stephanie Makes crafts these not quite palm-sized hamburger zines. Pretty darn cute.
How To: MIT's Guide To Picking Locks via Zine Library
Looking for a good source of information on how to pick a lock?
News: Fever Zine!
This is a cool zine from London. I learned about it through Swindle Magazine.
How To: look punk rock (pdf)
Fashion tips on looking punk rock in 1977. Don't forget all the safety pins!
News: Flipside Fanzine
One of the best fanzines ever!!!
How To: The Children's Guide to Astral Projection
Available at on the Brass Tacks Press website: www.lifeasapoet.com
News: Astral Dick -- A Play in 3 Acts
Available at on the Brass Tacks Press website: www.lifeasapoet.com
News: "Rat Tales" by the old surfer man Baretta
Available at on the Brass Tacks Press website: www.lifeasapoet.com
FIRST!: A Book of YouTube Comments
Available at on the Brass Tacks Press website: www.lifeasapoet.com
News: "How To Make Compost" Zine (Download)
" Interested in learning about how to make your own compost for agriculture, horticulture, your garden, or landscaping project? Thanks to the zinelibrary.info there is a 30 page DIY zine from 1980 (by H. H. Koepf, originally printed by the Bio-Dynamic Farming & Gardening Association) that has been preserved, scanned, and put up for FREE download on all things compost: How to make compost, types of compost, a guide to successful composting, equipment needed and more.
News: Bind your own Hardback Book
Thinking about binding your own hardback book? Although it might seem like a daunting task, it can be done! And with ease... once you get the hang of it. Luckily, there is a written tutorial floating around on the web to help get you started. Materials you will need to bind your own hardback cover book include:
News: Zine Distribution?
So, you've made your first zine. Now what? That depends on a couple things:
News: Search & Destroy (Punk Zines, Vol. 2)
What else is there to say about Search & Destroy other than it is the greatest punk fanzine to have ever lived?
Words and Stuff: Zine Reviews
Curious about the newest obscure zines to hit the streets? Words and Stuff is a great website full of reviews on zines (mostly in the punk, politics, eroticism, and art arena) that either give the thumbs up or the thumbs down on what's worth purchasing.
News: Zine Fest San Francisco 2010
They've announced plans for next year's Zine Fest! It will be held Labor Day Weekend in Golden Gate Park.
How To: (Pic-by-Pic) Zine Tutorial
Curious about how to make a zine that only uses one sheet of paper? Elizabeth Genco has provided a step-by-step, picture-by-picture tutorial via Flickr for all of us wondering.
News: Cometbus (Punk Zines, Vol. 1)
For those of you unfamiliar with Cometbus, I urge you to check out one of the many issues released since 1981 by Mr. Aaron Elliott... better known to his friends (and foes) as "Aaron Cometbus".
News: Thurston Moore reads poetry
Most of you know Thurston Moore as one-fifth of Sonic Youth, but did you know he runs his own record label Ecstatic Peace? Ecstatic Peace not only releases music in tape, vinyl and CD formats, but also releases ace poetry journals edited by Thurston Moore himself. Contributors include Ira Cohen, Byron Coley, Mike Watt (of the Minutemen!), Loren Connors, and tons more. This is a video filmed by Last Exit Magazine of Moore reading a few of his own poems at White Columns in New York City as part...
News: Buy zines!
A list of places to buy zines throughout the United States including Atomic Books (Baltimore), Reading Frenzy (Portland), Quimby's (Chicago), as well as online distributors.
News: DIY Book Binding (Tutorial)
Go here for an awesome written tutorial (from DIY Book Binding) on the step-by-step process of self-binding your paperback project.
News: Papercut Zine Library
A picture from the old Papercut Zine Library located in Cambridge, MA. They have since moved to Somerville, MA. The Papercut Zine Library carries over 13,000 self-published publications that focus on a variety of subjects. Visit their website to learn more! ... And if you're ever in the Somerville area, be sure to check them out!
News: Underground Press (Zine Resources)
Follow this link to find PDF downloads on the following: "The Zinester's Guide to US Mail", "How To Pick What Zine Library to Donate To", "Zines 101: A Quick Guide to Zine Making", "Bringing Zines to the Community", & more.