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`A loving look at this DIY strand of publishing, from its earliest incarnations up to modern day online`E-Zines'
--125 Magazine
'Fascinating ... along with passionate, informed contextual information, this is a compelling overview of the subject matter' --Computer Arts
'Wonderful ... this nicely produced Thames & Hudson book celebrates a diverse, entertaining and irreverent media scene operating beyond the frames of World Wide Web and phone apps. Don't believe the geeks: if you want to be cool, you still have to go analogue' --Time Out
'Loving, subjective and much-illustrated' --Art Review
'There is nothing I can do other than gush ... a massive collection of zines' --Article
'A lush, enormous book collating the best and barmiest of zines over the last 50 years ... the book is great'
--Notion
'Densely illustrated and sharply argued'
--Wire
--125 Magazine
'Fascinating ... along with passionate, informed contextual information, this is a compelling overview of the subject matter' --Computer Arts
'Wonderful ... this nicely produced Thames & Hudson book celebrates a diverse, entertaining and irreverent media scene operating beyond the frames of World Wide Web and phone apps. Don't believe the geeks: if you want to be cool, you still have to go analogue' --Time Out
'Loving, subjective and much-illustrated' --Art Review
'There is nothing I can do other than gush ... a massive collection of zines' --Article
'A lush, enormous book collating the best and barmiest of zines over the last 50 years ... the book is great'
--Notion
'Densely illustrated and sharply argued'
--Wire
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This is the ultimate book on Fanzines an amateur magazine produced by fans, for fans of a certain subculture. This highly visual illustrated book is full of reproductions of the best fanzines ever created, from the superhero tributes of the 1950s and 60s, to punk fanzines such as Sniffin Glue, right up the contemporary e-zine scene. Arranged in six chronological chapters, each with a thorough introduction, Fanzines spans eight decades of counterculture and features many extremely rare publications. Written by a fanzine collector and expert author, Fanzines has cult appeal for anyone interested in graphic design, magazine publishing or underground culture.
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Format:Paperback
This book is a really valuable visual record and celebration of zines. Although the ethos of zines may well not be to 'enter into history' and become known by those outside of their specific supporters, they are testimony to autonomous self-expression and creativity, which is inspirational and a spirit worth spreading! The book gathers together a fantastic range of examples and puts a useful and historical trajectory together. Its BIG, not very zine like in scale but this facilitates images that do justice to the zines themselves. Lastly, as indicated in some of the comments the book has caused controversy about permissions/copyright for SOME of the publications included. (the claim of 'most' simply historically can't be true!) The passion with which this campaign is being conducted says a lot (as does the use of the internet to conduct it). The dissemination by 'professional researchers' (despite their own background and passions) into 'the mainstream' of an essentially marginal, independant activity always raises some questions and potential charges of exploitation and self-interest. For me the bigger picture here is the commentary I began the review with.
22 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Very few, if any, zinesters included were informed until after publication and were not even given the decency of an apology. Insulting to the culture it supposedly supports. DO NOT BUY.
24 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Unfortunately, a great deal of the artwork contained within was included without the permission of the original artists, and in some cases, mis-credited or not credited at all. My artwork was included and I wasn't even informed until after publication. Teal herself has refused to answer many of the emails sent to her in regards to this matter, and has ignored calls for apologies and / or compensation. To make matters worse, much of the information provided in her essays is blatantly untrue. I would absolutely not recommend this book. If you insist on reading it, check it out at your local library, but please do not contribute your hard-earned cash.
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This is the business!
Ignore the odd negative reviews from a few grumpy fanzine writers. This is a great and comprehensive record of what fanzines were, and are, all about. Read more
Published 15 months ago by bookworm
recommended
an inspirational and comprehensive collection of zines. reasonably priced and sympathetic to the underlying ethos of zine production. an excellent book to inspire students. Read more
Published 15 months ago by nostar
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A book about fanzines, by a fan, for fans. Yeah guys, you're not alone, there are others just like you, producing zines with love and affection. Read more
Published 15 months ago by evorcity
my first review on amazon
i came online to buy this, then became aware of what other people said above, have checked and will not be buying any more. avoid!
Published 16 months ago by dannycrayons
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