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Available Issues

Zine World #30.5

Published November 2011, this supplement is 16 full-size pages with more than 230 reviews of zines, comics, books, and other self-published things, and no additional content. US: $1 + 1 stamp by mail order (or $1.50 via paypal). Outside the US: $2 by mail (or $2.25 via paypal). Free to current subscribers.

Zine World #30

Published in February 2011, this 40-page, full-size issue features:

• more than 200 reviews of zines, comics, magazines, books, and other self-published materials.
• commentary by Joshua (of Ms Valerie Park distro) called “Where We Were and Where We Want to Be.”
• commentary by Candace (of Sticky Institute) called “The Bubble — Zines and Constructive Criticism.”
• commentary by Jerianne titled “Why I’m Mad About the New Fanzines Book.”
• an article by Lizzy (of Marching Stars distro) called “Amusing, Odd and Infuriating Things That I’ve Learnt from Running a UK Distro.”
• two articles about Microcosm Publishing – “Cindy Crabb Says No to Microcosm” and “Microcosm Says No to ZW, Other Zines.” (See Distributing with Microcosm, or not for excerpts from these articles.)
• a list of reader recommended zine distros & stores that sell zines.
• resource listings on zine libraries, review zines, and online resources, with articles on postage changes and the Revenge of Print.
• an updated postal chart, plus a bonus postal chart with the rates scheduled for April 2011.
• art and illustrations by Mike Goetz, Carl Alessi, and Lydia Velarde, with cover art by e. war.

Price for this issue: $4 US, $5 Canada, $7 overseas. If you’d also like a free copy of the Zinester’s Guide to US Mail, please include a note with your order. This Guide covers the various options zine publishers can use for mailing within the U.S., including detailed information about the new First Class rules, Media Mail, and Bound Printed Matter. (You can also download a copy of this guide, in PDF format.)

Zine World #29

Published in August 2010, this 36-page, full-size issue features:

• about 200 reviews of zines, comics, chapbooks, books, DVDs, and other self-published materials.
• commentary by Craven Rock about the word “zinester” (with comments shared from WeMakeZines) and by Jerianne about zines & identity.
• a column with tips on attending a zine fest by Nicole Introvert.
• a comic called “How to Make a Zine” by David Crockett.
• resource listings on zine libraries, review zines, mailing, and more.
• cover art by Androo Robinson.

Price: $4 US, $5 Canada, $7 overseas.

Zine World #26:

Published in August 2008 (62 pages, full-size), features an article on newspaper censorship, columns about writing by Evan Fleischer and on politics by Grant Schreiber, our completely updated list of zine libraries & infoshops in the United States and worldwide), about 300 reviews, word of mouth on distros and more, and art by Sue Clancy, Jim Sumii, Kris, Pat M., and P.5! Price: $3 US, $4 Canada, $5 overseas.

Interested in multiple back issues? Contact us for special pricing.

Other Back Issues

These issues have sold out, so we are making them available as PDFs. Note: These PDFs are provided for individual use. Please contact us in advance for permission before duplicating or reprinting these (in print or online). Consider supporting our efforts by making a donation.

Zine World #28 PDF

Published in January 2010 (50 pages, full-size), features an article about the zine scene in Japan by Gianni Simone, a column by Micelle Aiello called D"People Are Complete Fucking Assholes, or How I Lost My PO Box," an art piece by Jackie Batey called "Make a Zine," and a comic strip from the zine Intellectual Property Is Theft: Copyright, Anti-Copyright, Public Domain, and Creative Commons; 340+ reviews; zine review zines & websites; a report from the first New York City Zine Fest and other information sharing; and cover art by e. war.

Zine World #27 PDF

Published in February 2009 (40 pages, full-size), contains articles on Bound Printed Matter, the importance of small press & self-publishing (by e), We Make Zines (by Chantel) and Etsy (by Alex Wrekk); a discussion of review zines vs. the internet; a column about the film I’m Not There (by Evan Fleischer); 200+ reviews; word of mouth on zine libraries, postage & mailing, and more; and art by Erica Brodie, Jim Sumii, and Pat M.

Zine World #25.5:

This supplemental issue features 150+ reviews and updates to our lists of zine review zines and zine libraries. Published in March 2008,

Zine World #25: PDF

Published in August 2007 (48 pages, full-size), features in-depth articles about the new US postal rates (including changes for small magazine publishers), student “hit lists” and the over-reaching paranoia of school officials, and recent changes at Microcosm Publishing, plus other news stories on the end of Punk Planet, censorship, and freedom of speech issues; column about presenting zine workshops, with tips on how you can organize your own workshop; zinester comments on the significance of zines in their lives, where they find out about zines, and zines vs. blogs; more than 250 reviews; and art by Susan Boren, Jim Sumii, Mike Twohig, and Miki Hickel.

Zine World #24: PDF

Published in February 2007 (48 pages, full-size), features indepth articles on the end of the Independent Press Association and Clamor magazine, the bankruptcy of Tower Records and Publisher’s Group West, and what these events might mean for independent publishers. Plus an updated zine review zine list, the column "Everything is Politics," and Zine World Asks: a new feature sharing comments by zinesters on the pros and cons of using PayPal and where they do their printing. More than 220 reviews; art by Alan Lastufka, Christoph Meyer, and Derek Ballard.

Zine World #23: PDF

Published in July 2006 (48 pages, full-size), features news articles on persecuted & prosecuted students, the government opening your mail and restricting free speech, and other First Amendment issues; dispatches from New Orleans zinesters affected by Hurricane Katrina; information on zine libraries; more than 250 reviews; and art by Shannon Wheeler, Sue Clancy, Drew, and Pat M.

Zine World #22: PDF

Published in January 2005 (64 pages, full-size), features articles on the aftermath of the Hazlewood decision, students being punished for their writing and art, activist documentaries, the Parents’ Empowerment Act and other government actions, news about Zine Guide and Factsheet Five, zinesters’ reactions to the 2004 election; 340+ reviews; a report on the 2004 Allied Media Conference; and art by Duane Ballenger, Mike Twohig, and Sue Clancy.