Zines: An Introduction for the Literary Maker
Check out these great resources and get started on your own creative project!
Whatcha mean, what's a zine? : the art of making zines and mini comics
This book provides a fun, clear, and diverse introduction to the world of zines. With a bit of history, some good how-to’s, and answers to all the questions you will have along the way to making and sharing your own work.
The riot grrrl collection
The best way to learn about zines is to read some. This bring together a huge variety of zines from the Riot Grrrl punk movement of the late 80s and early 90s, collecting them into one very well put together book.
Behind the zines : self-publishing culture
Big and beautiful, with pictures and info on hundreds of awe-inspiring zines from professional artists and designers. The keyword here is "professional." These pieces are intimidatingly well-done, but inspiring too!
Rookie yearbook two
The online magazine Rookie is a vision of what a zine looks like on the Internet. This book is a selection of pieces from their site, showing how the gap can be bridged between online and in-print.
Make comics like the pros
If you have ever made comics, or wanted to make comics, this book is for you. A broad guide to not only creating comics, but creating comics people will enjoy reading, and learning how to promote and share them.
How to make web comics
Webcomics are different from print comics in more than just the obvious way. This book will help you design comics that look good in digital format while also teaching you how to promote them online.
Handmade books for everyday adventures
The creative content of zines is important; but just as important are the creative forms these zines take. Book-making is an old tradition with a lot to offer -- this is a great introduction.
A self publisher's companion
The world of self-publishing is daunting. This guide walks you through the ins and outs of the process while leading you around the obstacles.
Look to these additional library resources to turn your ideas into realities:
- Funding and Business Information Center: This dedicated space in our Library Center branch features Macbooks equipped with the Adobe Creative Suite (including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign), as well as a high quality professional grade printer -- everything you need to put your publication together.
- lynda.com: If you aren’t familiar with the Adobe suite, or graphic design in general, you can learn everything you need to know using the detailed and engaging tutorials provided by the Library through lynda.com. Go at your own pace and spend your time learning what is useful to you. Available on any computer -- anywhere -- with your library card.
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