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ENG 201: The World of Zines, Zine Making and Self-Publishing

This guide is for students in Steve Bookman's ENG 120 courses. Explore this guide and think of it as an OER text. Read about the history and significance of zines and related self-publishing and small-publishing in the Western world.

Selected Distros (Buy or Sell)

Zine+ Distributors (Some may not be accepting many zines, so if you want to make sure you can reach an audience, I recommend selling on Etsy)

Etsy (truly unmediated--anyone can sell)

Storenvy (similar to Etsy)

Bluestockings (actual bookstore on Allen Street in Lower East Side)

Quimby’s Bookstore: Williamsburg location now