Customer Reviews

Zine Scene: The Do It Yourself Guide to Zines

5 star:		(17)
4 star:		(7)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

I've published newsletters/zines for over 20 years, and this book open my eyes to so many new approaches. It's brilliant, inspiring, and liberating with so many "why not?" ideas. Whether you're a beginner with only the vaguest idea that maybe you'd like a zine, or a seasoned pro who wants to recover a fresh & innovative view of publishing/writing/zines/newsletters... well, this book is a MUST-read. Something for everyone, from fan to writer to publisher. There's not another book like this one!

this had to be one of the best books that i have read so far on 'zines. it includes great little snippets to inspire those of us who have been working with 'zines for years to even those who are just beginning. great how-to photos on what kind of format to put your 'zine in and a great variety of self-published articles and essays. it was just good fun to read!

This is my fave' book on zines ever!!! I absolutely adore this book. It's done in a format like a zine so it's not just a bunch of boring tips, it's got Photos and photocoyped picture it is the greatest. It also keeps the reader in mind, its not telling you to go out and spend $50.00 on some zine making device, it comes in mind that most zine makers are dirt poor, liek me. (sorry i'm not trying to be sterotypical)I had been plannign to write my own zine for a while but this really got me inspired. It also has a bunch of snippets from real zines that people write. That was probably my favorite part...

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.

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!

I really liked this book. I don't think anyone can read it without wanting to make a zine of their very own. I've been zining and e-zining for about 5 years now, and most of this stuff I had to learn on my own. It's great that a book is out now to help people get started and show people what's going on with other zines.

I've been involved in 'zines since I was 13, and this book would have helped me so much when I started. It is great for beginners just diving into the zine world, but indispensable for long time zinesters, too. The whole thing is layed out like a 'zine, and incudes work from many zines you may have heard of or not. Hilary Carlip is the author of the fantastic Girl Power, and Francesca Lia Block has written many of my faves, inluding the Weetzie Bat books. No matter who you are, you will enjoy Zine Scene.

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". i went to the library and checked out everything by her. this was on the new book shelf. i didn't really know what to expect when i started to read "zine scene". after i had read it cover-to-cover over and over, i was ready to zine up a storm. so i did.

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! It presents the genre of 'Zines as something for everyone which should (hopefully) draw a lot of people to the art-form! Francesca and Hillary rock my world and they are incredibly good at giving delectable descriptions and step-by-steps! Go buy the book for yourself or anyone you know who loves to do their own thang!

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. But it's not just helpful for beginners. The entertaining style, creative design, and varied material from zine contributors make it an all-around winner for anyone even remotely interested in this popular art form!