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Much history and theory is uncovered here in the first comprehensive study of zine publishing.
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Much history and theory is uncovered here in the first comprehensive study of zine publishing. From their origins in early 20th century science fiction cults, their more proximate roots in '60s counter-culture, and their rapid proliferation in the wake of punk rock, Stephen Duncombe pays full due to the political importance of zines as a vital network of popular culture.
He also analyses how zines measure up to their utopian and escapist outlook in achieving fundamental social change. Packed with extracts and illustrations, he provides a useful overview of the contemporary underground in all its splendour and misery.
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Stephen Duncombe's Notes from Underground is praised for its insightful examination of the zine culture, situating it within a broader bohemian tradition. Reviews highlight Duncombe's expertise and argue that zines serve as a model of participatory cultural production, illustrating both their potential for radicalism and their cultural limitations. The book is noted for its clever and humorous exploration of the diverse world of zines and their impact on community and authenticity.
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ISBN: 9781621064848
Publisher: Microcosm Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 28 November 2017
Country: United States
Imprint: Microcosm Publishing
Edition: 3rd edition
Illustration: 1 Illustrations
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 152.0mm
Height: 228.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 256
About the Author
Stephen Duncombe is an associate professor at New York University's Gallatin School in the department of Media, Culture and Communications and is a lifelong political activist. He is the author and editor of six books including Dream: Re-Imagining Progressive Politics in an Age of Fantasy, Notes From Underground: Zines and the Politics of Underground Culture, The Bobbed Haired Bandit: Crime and Celebrity in 1920s New York, Cultural Resistance Reader, White Riot: Punk Rock and the Politics of Race, and (Open) Utopia. He lives in New York City.
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