This text is a comprehensive do-it-yourself guide to the zine world, filling in the prospectve "zinester" with everything they may need to know, including naming their zine, designing and selling it, raising cash to support it, and getting a Zine on the net.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Splendifferic Comes To Mind, 22 Aug 1999

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The kind of book 'zines deserve. When I first started my zine, after a few issues I felt limited. After reading this(FOR THE LIKE, fiftieth TIME!) I got so much inspiration I knew it would last me a while. Grab this book while you can....its PERFECT!

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5.0 out of 5 stars The coolest thing around, 4 Aug 1999

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I was one of those people who said, "What's a zine?" but when I picked up this book and took a look, I was hooked. It's all here for those of you who want to stay visually current! Yippee for Carlip and Block.

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5.0 out of 5 stars THIS BOOK CHANGED MY LIFE!!, 30 Jul 1999

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I am not kidding. For so long I've had so much to say and I never felt I had a place to say it. Until I heard about zines. But then I didn't have a clue how to start my own zine. ZINE SCENE is the only book I've found (and I've done a lot of research on this subject!) that gave me everything I needed to know about every single aspect of zines. From what they are, who's doing them, where to find them, all the way to design elements, what to write about and how to distribute (and so much more). Thanks to Hillary Carlip (by the way, her design work in the book is AWESOME!) and Francesca Lia Block (Weetzie rules!) for truly changing my life.

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5.0 out of 5 stars this is a slinkster-cool book for anyone
i only started reading stuff by francesca lia block like a year ago. i was hooked. the first book i read was "girl goddess #9". Read more

Published on 11 May 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars 'Zine Scene makes the genre accessible and fun!
I am an author in the book so I am a bit biased but the project turned out SO well! The book encourages people of all genders, ages, and creeds to get creative and start writing... Read more

Published on 23 April 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars its excellent
i think that this book rocked, its a fun read but it's still informative. that's great because there aren't many books like this one out there. Read more

Published on 20 Mar 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Must reading for zine novices and aficionados alike!
This excellent book is the equivalent of "Zines 101," with all the basics such as what's in a zine, how to finance one, etc. Read more

Published on 9 Jan 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars this book is fun to read and super-informative
I really liked this book. I don't think anyone can read it without wanting to make a zine of their very own. Read more

Published on 28 Dec 1998

4.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring and fun, delicious visuals and copy.
A good representative survey of the contemporary world of Underground Comix, tho a different genre than those of yore- these examples are more "reality" based... Read more

Published on 17 Dec 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!
Everything you ever wanted to know about 'zines but were afraid to ask.

Published on 9 Dec 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars a "how to" book, reminding us NOT to color in the lines
Loved this book! It includes great images and ideas from lots of zines-- quirky zines I never would have found on my own. Really got the ideas flowing.

Published on 4 Dec 1998

4.0 out of 5 stars The bk. gives you a lot of info on aspiring zinesters.
This book has a really interesting format, and I like how it gives you examples of other magazines. It takes you step-by-step thru the process of making your own. Read more

Published on 21 Nov 1998

4.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous, funny, and feisty
I've been involved in 'zines since I was 13, and this book would have helped me so much when I started. Read more

Published on 10 Nov 1998

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