V. Vale’s punk fanzine Search and Destroy. Started with money borrowed from Allen Ginsberg and Lawrence Ferlinghetti of City Lights Books.

“I didn’t really have a life until punk rock came along.” — V Vale

PIONEERS PRESS: HELP SAVE PIONEERS PRESS

gnade:

Man, it has been a STRUGGLE this past week trying to save Pioneers Press. If you haven’t heard, after a terrible month and a half for sales, our little publishing house/distro was left on the verge of going out of business. That’s how it rolls with small businesses; just a quick tip…

distro

afrogami:

I want to create a distro that houses zines/chapbooks created by those not often represented in the zine community, women of color. I know they are out there and I know they have a lot to say…so, why not do something about it?

I want to encourage all women to participate. I want truths. Right now I just need help. If you create zines or know anybody who does message me and I will contact you. If you would be interested in submitting your zine in the future, let me know.

Women of color zinesters, message this person!

realdreamsthatnevergosmash:

Zine-writing in my bedroom. Spring 2001.

This brings back some serious memories! I was making my very first zines in my high school bedroom in 2001. And I still have some copies of them (well hidden, of course).

iezinefest:

@brodiehubbard doing and interview with amber from #ZineWorks #diy #zine #zines #riversidediyprintfest (at Blood Orange Infoshop)

Looking forward to hearing this interview on Shakeytown Radio Hour!

steal this idea…

commongenus:

hey there lookr/readr/likr/tumblrr…

i was recently talking to my buddy eric mchenry (rad artist you can find here at ttusk.tumblr.com ) about this idea he had… matchbook zines. he’s a smart man. so here i am sharing the process…

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LAZF 2013 tabler, Jeff of common genus, shows ya how to make really cool matchbook zines in this post. Check it out!

fanzines:

The beautiful Samizdat Zine Library in Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.

snacksandsammies:

V made this zine display out of a wooden pallet.

smallfury:

Independent Publishing Resource Center (IPRC)

I went and had a look around the IPRC, which is essentially a one stop shop for those interested in the self-publishing scene in Portland. The facilities include; letterpress, screen printing, computers to use on site, an ever expanding zine library, as well as the use of typewriters, photocopiers, printers, guillotines, binding machines and anything else you might feasibly need.

They’ve been up and running for 15 years, and their space now is fantastic - sounds like it has come a long way from the days of “a photocopier in a closet”.

It is based on an affordable membership scheme, enabling anyone to get involved. They also do a lot of outreach projects, courses, and collaborate with local organisations.

Thanks to Chloe and Asher, two of the volunteers that let me wander around and distract many of their members. I left feeling somewhat envious that London hasn’t got anything quite like this to offer.

www.iprc.org

The IPRC in Portland is huge, impressive and awesome! I wish there were something like that in Los Angeles. I’m sure tons of people would be into it!

The Chronicles of M–.: [Zine Note] "Real Life: A Magical Guide to Getting off the Internet"

thechroniclesofm:

Title: “Real Life: A Magical Guide to Getting off the Internet”
Author(s): Dave Cave & Maranda Elizabeth
Date read: May 12, 2013

Another of the zines from the Fight Boredom Distro mini-haul (I think).

“So you’re in a pit of mind-numbing, unstoppable internet use.”

I’ve certainly been there….