zine resources

ABC No Rio Zine Library  The ABC No Rio is a community space in New York City that exists as a cultural and art center.  It's collectively-run and has been in operation for over 20 years.  They have an extensive zine library (over 7000 items), and their database is online.  Zine editors may send their zines in to be archived.

The Book of Zines  Chip Rowe's catch-all site of zine links, zine resources, interviews, and much more.

Bread & Roses Zine Library  This zine library exists within CAMP, a new community arts and media project in St. Louis, Missouri.  The library plans to put their catalog online, and it accepts zine donations.  

Denver Zine Library  A new zine library in Denver that already has over 3000 titles in its collection.  If you're passing through Denver, make sure to stop by and check it out!

Factsheet 5  People keep claiming that they are going to bring back this well-known zine resource.  Maybe it'll happen, but don't hold your breath.  In the meantime, the old website remains and provides some useful information, including a history of zines.

Independent Publishing Resource Center  The IPRC does a great job of supporting independent publishing.  They maintain a zine library and the website includes access to their well-indexed online catalog.  Zine donations are welcome.

Infoshops and Zine Libraries  These places will accept zine donations.  There is a whole page devoted to U.S. collections, as well as many others worldwide.

Minneapolis College Library Zine Collection  Part of the larger alternative press collection at MCTC - this is truly a leading example of how it's possible for libraries to collect and provide access to zines.  Zine editors:  send your zines here to do your part in preserving zine culture!

MOBILIVRE  The zine bookmobile!  It's a touring art book/zine collection housed in a converted Airstream trailer, and the folks who tour with it also give workshops on bookbinding and other topics.  See if it's coming to a town near you!

Okie Dokie Zine Lending Library  An online zine library where you pay a membership fee and receive zines through the mail, or in person if you live within the vicinity of Norman, OK.

Zine World: A Reader's Guide to the Underground Press  Website for Zine World, a long-running review zine.  Features a new search function and includes a lot of useful zine-related information.  The site is a good resource, but the print zine is even better.

Santa Barbara Zine Fest  The annual zine convention in, where else...Santa Barbara.  

Sober Brothers  Zine distro run by Dan Taylor of The Hungover Gourmet.

starting small  Comix artist Missy Kulik's website.  Very nicely done.

Street Librarian  See Chris Dodge's zine listings and his amazing zineography!  Zine editors:  note the alternative library collections for places to send your zine!

Underground Vlorbik: Indy Online  Many, many zine links compiled by Owen Thomas.

Zine Thug  Zine review site by Marc Parker, formerly of Zine World.

 

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