The Book of Zines: Readings from the Fringe - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0805050833 ISBN 13: 9780805050837

Publisher: Henry Holt & Co, 1997

Synopsis

A scrapbook of artwork, humorous writing, and articles culled from the nation's "zines"--underground magazines produced by individuals and small publishers--includes off-the-wall tips on dating and reviews of grotesque products. Original.

About this title

From the Publisher

The Book of Zines -- What's Inside
Just below the surface of the mainstream media lies the eccentric world of zines -- homemade magazines created for fun rather than profit. The Book of Zines collects, for the first time, the best writing on pop culture from more than 60 choice zines, including Beer Frame, Ben Is Dead, Bust, Cometbus, Crank, Crap Hound, Farm Pulp, Murder Can Be Fun, Pathetic Life and Rollerderby. You'll laugh aloud as the most creative minds of the underground take you into the audience at Geraldo!, test-drive strange products, get down with the Pillsbury Doughboy, glean dating tips from thrifted sex-ed records, solve the JFK assassination (more or less), survey passersby about their feelings toward sharks, pay rent to Chuck Berry, relive the great Boston molasses flood, perfect the art of wheelies, heat up a batch of fruitleather underwear, and ponder the ancient art of drilling a hole in your head to improve your state of mind. There's some weird stuff too. But be careful. Once you discover the fury and passion of zines, you'll be hooked.

From the Author

An anthology of great pop culture writing from zines.
I had a great time putting this book together. It includes humor, memoirs, product reviews, photos, cartoons, essays and assorted other goodies from more than 60 zines, plus snippets from interviews I did with each contributor and their advice on doing your own publication. I also included mailing addresses so readers can order the zines on their own -- please do! My hope is that everyone who picks up "The Book of Zines" will find themselves saying -- "I can't believe I've been missing this!" Zines rock.

Edition details

• Publisher: Henry Holt & Co
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0805050833
• ISBN 13: 9780805050837
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 178
• Editor: Rowe Chip