Notes from Underground

Name: Notes from Underground
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SKU: 9781621064848
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By Stephen Duncombe

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Notes from Underground by Stephen Duncombe delves into the covert world of political resistance and activism. The book explores how underground cultures and covert tactics shape and reflect contemporary politics. Through detailed analysis, Duncombe examines the power of secrecy and subversion in effecting social and political change.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in exploring the intersections of politics and popular culture. It delves into the impact of zine culture and underground media on political thought and activism, offering insights into how grassroots movements shape societal change. If you're intrigued by the history and influence of alternative media as a force for political engagement, you might find this read compelling.

Notes from Underground

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: 0g

Pages: 256

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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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