The World of Fanzines
Title | The World of Fanzines PDF eBook |
Author | Fredric Wertham |
Publisher | Carbondale : Southern Illinois University Press |
Pages | 168 |
Release | 1973 |
Genre | Art |
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There are well over 200 fanzines in current distribution, originating in almost every state in the U.S. as well as in Canada, England, Germany, Ireland, Spain, and Sweden. This is the first book about them. Few persons outside the science fiction field (where, historically, fanzine publication appears to have begun) know the meaning of the portmanteau word, fanzine (amateur fan plus magazine). Fanzines are published, written, and illustrated by young persons, usually well under 30, and bear such names as ANDROmeda, BeABohema, Comickazi, Granfalloon, and Varolika. The history of the genre is brief, dating from the 1930s, but many of the publishers and contributors have achieved considerable distinction as writers, including Poul Anderson, Ray Bradbury, and Richard Lupoff. Coming to this serious study of an unusual subject with his considerable expertise in the field of violence, Dr. Wertham has been struck, first, by the nonviolent, creative aspects of the genre and, second, by the amateur status of fanzines. His conclusion, which will surprise many readers, is that herein may lie a message for our unheroic age.
Fanzines
Title | Fanzines PDF eBook |
Author | Teal Triggs |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2010 |
Genre | Contracultura |
ISBN | 9780500288917 |
Fanzines have been one of the liveliest forms of self-expression for over 70 years. Their subject matter is as varied as the passions of their creators, ranging across music, comics, typography, animal rights, politics, alternative lifestyles, clip art, thrift shopping, beer drinking ... This book is a high-impact visual presentation of the most interesting fanzines ever produced. From the earliest examples, now incredibly rare, created by sci-fi fans in the 1930s, it takes us on a journey of subcultures through the decades. Superhero comics inspired a flush of zines in the 1950s and 60s. In the 1970s, the diy aesthetic of punk was forged in fanzines such as Sniffin' Glue and Search and Destroy, while the 80s saw a flourishing of political protest zines as well as fanzines devoted to the rave scene and street style. The riot grrrl movement of the 90s gave voice to a defiant new generation of feminists, while the arrival of the internet saw many fanzines make the transition to online.
The World of Zines
Title | The World of Zines PDF eBook |
Author | Mike Gunderloy |
Publisher | Penguin Mass Market |
Pages | 196 |
Release | 1992 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
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Such modern technology as desktop publishing allows people with diverse passions to share their views through small magazines--or "zines". This handy guide to "zines" includes a 400-entry directory, a history of zine publishing, and more. The ultimate creative resource for both readers and publishers alike.
Punk, Fanzines and DIY Cultures in a Global World
Title | Punk, Fanzines and DIY Cultures in a Global World PDF eBook |
Author | Paula Guerra |
Publisher | Springer Nature |
Pages | 210 |
Release | 2019-12-27 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 3030288765 |
Since the 1970 and 1980s, fanzines have constituted a zone of freedom of thought, of do-it-yourself creativity and of alternatives to conventional media. Along with bands, records and concerts, they became a vital part of the construction of punk 'scenes’, actively contributing to the creation and consolidation of communities. This book moves beyond the usual focus on Anglophone punk scenes to consider fanzines in international contexts. The introduction offers a theoretical, chronological and thematic survey for understanding fanzines, considering their contemporary polyhedral vitality. It then moves to consider the distinct social, historical and geographic contexts in which fanzines were created. Covering the UK, Portugal, Greece, Canada, Germany, Argentina, France and Brazil, as well as a wide range of standpoints, this book contributes to a more global understanding of the fanzine phenomenon.
The Complete Illustrated History of the Skywald Horror-mood
Title | The Complete Illustrated History of the Skywald Horror-mood PDF eBook |
Author | Alan Hewetson |
Publisher | Critical Vision |
Pages | 260 |
Release | 2004 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 9781900486378 |
The inside story of a uniquely influential horror comic publisher from the 1970s.
Zines
Title | Zines PDF eBook |
Author | Liz Farrelly |
Publisher | Booth-Clibborn |
Pages | 258 |
Release | 2001-10 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN |
Graphic art from zines, small press and independant publications.
The Ultimate Kiss Fanzine Phenomenon 1976-2009: Kiss Army Worldwide
Title | The Ultimate Kiss Fanzine Phenomenon 1976-2009: Kiss Army Worldwide PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2009-10 |
Genre | Music |
ISBN | 9781597775113 |
For more than 35 years, KISS has been one of the world's top touring bands. Simmons offers a visual history of the band through never-before-seen concert photos and unique fanzine tributes.