The Book of Zines: Readings from the Fringe (Paperback)

~ Chip Rowe (Editor)

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When asked why 90 percent of science fiction was crap, Theodore Sturgeon replied that 90 percent of everything was crap. With zines that figure probably rises to about 99.9 percent. Luckily, we have editor Chip Rowe to sift through the detritus of the zine world and distill this entertaining volume. Included are selections from such well-known zines as Beer Frame (wherein the author discovers the horrors of canned pork brains in milk gravy), Murder Can Be Fun (about the truly bizarre Boston Molasses Flood), and Rollerderby (on the brutality and sexuality of Little House on the Prairie). With over 80 selections there's something here for every maladjusted ex-teenager, from cutely benign tales of Brady Bunch fandom to recipes for making your own edible underwear.

From Library Journal

A Girl's Guide to Taking Over the World: Writings from the Girl Zine Revolution.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 178 pages
• Publisher: Owl Books (NY); 1st Owl Ed edition (June 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805050833
• ISBN-13: 978-0805050837
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,048,042 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great introduction to the world of zines, September 17, 1999

By A Customer

The Book of zines, edited by Chip Rowe, is an excellent and entertaining way to be introduced to zines. This book contains sample articles from past and current zines such as Mystery Date, Hitch, Bust, Preparation X, to name a few. There is an interview with the Pillsbury Doughboy, an analysis of Fonzie's relationship with Marion, sex eduction on vinyl, to name a few articles included in this compilation.

It also includes information on ordering zines.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Reading from the Fringe..., March 14, 2003

By	Book In Hand "Argent Blood" (Eastern, US) - See all my reviews

Rowe has brought together an excellent collection from the fringes. This book is entertaining and a great starting point for people interested in the idiosyncratic world of e-zines.