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Stephen Dumcombe refers to zines as the public institutions of a subculture. George Grinnell Maybe it is because I wrote zines more than I played in bands, but it strikes me that zines are a crucial form of communication in punk culture. They might not be as cathartic as music or as immediate as aContinue reading “Why Zines Matter 1”

Do zines remain relevant to the study of subculture? If so, how can zines inform studies of subcultural activity where other mediums cannot? Francesca Gimson When studying a particular subculture, there tends to be a focus on overarching themes and the governing ideas behind the movement. This focus often draws attention to the collective body.Continue reading “Why Zines Matter 2”