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'''Amy Spencer''' is a former [[zine]] [[writer]] and record label founder, and current author of two books on [[DIY]] culture. | '''Amy Spencer''' is a former [[zine]] [[writer]] and record label founder, and current author of two books on [[DIY]] culture. | ||
| − | After beginning her writing career in the zine world, Spencer signed a book deal and published the book [[ | + | After beginning her writing career in the zine world, Spencer signed a book deal and published the book [[DIY:_The_Rise_Of_Lo-Fi_Culture|DIY: The Rise of Lo-Fi Culture]], which centers around underground music, arts and do-it-yourself publishing (i.e. zines). A couple of years later she focused on crafting with the book ''The Crafter Culture Handbook''. |
She was a key player in organising Ladyfest London, a three day multi media event held in 2002, one of Britain's yearly contribution to the world-wide Ladyfest women's music and arts festival series. She is part of a promotions collective called The Bakery and is currently working towards a PhD in Digital Publishing. | She was a key player in organising Ladyfest London, a three day multi media event held in 2002, one of Britain's yearly contribution to the world-wide Ladyfest women's music and arts festival series. She is part of a promotions collective called The Bakery and is currently working towards a PhD in Digital Publishing. | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
| − | *[http://www.charlottecooper.net/docs/archive/amyspencer.htm Amy Spencer interviewed by Charlotte Cooper] | + | *[http://www.charlottecooper.net/docs/archive/amyspencer.htm Amy Spencer] interviewed by [[Charlotte Cooper]] |
| − | *[http://www.marionboyars.co.uk/Amy%20individual%20book%20info/DIY.html ''DIY: The | + | *[http://www.marionboyars.co.uk/Amy%20individual%20book%20info/DIY.html ''DIY: The Rise of Lo-Fi Culture''] |
| − | [[Category:Zinester|Spencer]] [[Category:UK Zinesters|Spencer]] | + | [[Category:Zinester|Spencer]] [[Category:UK Zinesters|Spencer]][[Category:Author|Spencer]] |
Latest revision as of 18:28, 25 June 2007
Amy Spencer is a former zine writer and record label founder, and current author of two books on DIY culture.
After beginning her writing career in the zine world, Spencer signed a book deal and published the book DIY: The Rise of Lo-Fi Culture, which centers around underground music, arts and do-it-yourself publishing (i.e. zines). A couple of years later she focused on crafting with the book The Crafter Culture Handbook.
She was a key player in organising Ladyfest London, a three day multi media event held in 2002, one of Britain's yearly contribution to the world-wide Ladyfest women's music and arts festival series. She is part of a promotions collective called The Bakery and is currently working towards a PhD in Digital Publishing.
External Links
- Amy Spencer interviewed by Charlotte Cooper
- DIY: The Rise of Lo-Fi Culture
