Nadine Vorhoff Library Biblioblog Zines: the Alternative
Resources in the Vorhoff Library What the Heck are Zines? ...is
the question you all are probably asking right now.
Unfortunately there is no simple answer, all I can give is
generalities and a glimpse into the world of zines. Zines can be
defined as small, self-produced semi-periodicals, ranging in a
vast variety of subjects that interest the author. Usually,
zines contain information that is not readily found in the
mainstream media, but make for interesting and alternative
reading. The History of Zines The history of zines is longer
than one might think. In the 1930s the Science Fiction community
created fanzines as a place to share stories, reviews and
communicate with other sci-fi fans. By the 1970s another
incarnation came about when fanzines were infused with the punk
scene. This is where modern day zines have gleaned and retained
much of their D.I.Y. (Do It Yourself) spirit. By the 1980s and
the onset of the riot grrrl movement in the 1990's, th