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Altered Art Zines

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Zines are generally self-published works with a narrow, focused interest. The altered art world has embraced the zine concept, and there are dozens of small publications dedicated to this type of artwork.

Zines are presented in a variety of formats. They can be as simple as hand printed words and drawings that have been photocopied, or as complex as a full-blown magazine. Some altered art zines offer original artwork extras, ephemera, or images that can be used in your own artwork. Increasingly, altered art zines are produced as digital publications, with issues offered as downloadable .pdf files.

Fabulous Print Zines

These altered art zines are truly works of art.
Tub Legs ArtZine
This quarterly print zine by Traci Bunkers hasn't been produced for a while, but back issues are still available.
Vamp Stamp News
A monthly print zine published by Nancie Waterman. This zine has been around for quite a while!
Play Magazine
This zine by the talented Teesha Moore is no longer being printed, but some issues are still available.
Art & Life Magazine
This zine by Teesha Moore is no longer in print, but some issues are still available.
Bad Influence
Bad Influence is a 'zine I've published off and on since 2003. A selected number of issues are now available through Amazon CreateSpace.
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Digital Zines

These zines are viewable on your computer. Go get yourself some pixels!
The Monthly Muse
The Monthly Muse is a digital zine that I've been publishing since 2005. It's available by subscription or individual copy download.
Altered Arts Magazine
A digital zine available by subscription or single copy download.
Art Trader Magazine
A quarterly digital zine available for free via .pdf download.
Altered Bits
A few copies of Altered Bits, a zine published by Alicia Caudle, are posted for viewing on Yudu. Nice to flip through, and free to look!
Art-e-zine
An online zine published by Gillian Allen, based in the UK.

Books on Making Zines

These books are about creating zines in general. Join the revolution...
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Art Zine Groups

These groups and sites may offer resources and connections you need to start your own zine.
The Zine Pool
For people who love making them, reading them and collecting them.
Botmzines
A group for people interested in making and swapping zines.
ZineWiki
A massive online zine encyclopedia that anyone can edit. Although not dedicated only to art zines, it's an impressive resource.
Zines
A Facebook page with daily info on zines, zine makers, zine fests and zine symposiums around the world.

Self-Publishing Resources

These sites offer options to self-publish your zine in a variety of ways.
CreateSpace
Amazon.com's self-publishing site walks you through setting up your print publication. You won't get rich selling zines here, but it's pretty simple to use.
Bookbrewer
Borders also has a self-publishing setup, which will distribute through Amazon, Borders.com, and several other sites.
Smashwords
This service will help you turn your material into an ebook to be distributed at the Apple iBookstore, Barnes & Noble, and other retail sites.
Lulu
Lulu does both print and ebook publishing.

Make Your Own Handmade 'Zine

Handmade 'zines are usually made to swap with others. These sites give instructions on how each zine maker put hers together.
Let's Make a Zine
A step-by-step lesson on how Missy makes a 'zine.
DIY Mini 8 Page Pocket Zine
Step by step photos of another small handmade zine.
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lisavollrath

Lisa Vollrath is a prolific mixed-media artist. Her work covers a multitude of techniques, from altered books to collage, from artist trading cards an... more »

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