Main Page

Welcome to ZineWiki! ZineWiki: the zine encyclopedia that anyone can edit currently with 5,220 original articles

ZineWiki is an open-source encyclopedia devoted to zines and independent media. It covers the history, production, distribution and culture of the small press.

NOTE: Before adding a project to ZineWiki, please browse the Previously Featured Articles for examples of the best ZineWiki has to offer. Keep in mind, ZineWiki is not a classifieds section, it is an encyclopedia. New entries should NOT contain simply a "sample page" and contact information.

This Month's Featured Article! Stolen Sharpie Revolution 2 Stolen Sharpie Revolution: A DIY Resource for Zines and Zine Culture is written by Alex Wrekk. A comprehensive guide to DIY, zines, and zine publishing, Stolen Sharpie Revolution provides a plethora of practical tips and resources, making it an invaluable bible of resources for zinemakers new and veteran to the craft. It is mostly presented in a cut-and-paste layout evocative of zines. The book include sections for zine making tips, zine layout and printing, zinester etiquette, promotion, distribution, mailing, the zine community, zine events, zines and the Internet, and dealing with incarcerated individuals, plus skill shares on block printing, binding, paper-making, and mail art. Stolen Sharpie Revolution also includes a comprehensive appendix of zine libraries, distros and stores, review zines, and online zine resources. Read More...

First Time Here? ZineWiki is open to contributions, additions and editing from anyone, anywhere, at any time. However, we do ask that you register a free account first, so that we can cut down on spam and malicious edits. Wondering what a zine is? Need help creating your first new page? Can't figure out how to format the text or pages? Find out more by reading the Manual of Style. Or maybe you'd prefer to browse: List of Distros List of Zine Events List of Zine Libraries List of Zinesters Feel free to add your project, contribute additional information to already existing pages, or to edit what’s already published. Subjects should be explained in terms of their relevance to zines and independent media.