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Zines: Independent Publications in a Corporate Media World

Sat, 05/05/2007 - 9:16pm by jenna
Co-presenter: 

Ayun Halliday

Lauren Jade Martin

Eleanor Whitney

Event: 

Small Press Book Fair 2005

Abstract: 

What exactly are zines, and how do you go about creating your own? Four local zinemakers describe their experiences creating zines, including content, design graphics, how to copy and distribute, and networking with other zinesters. Join us to learn more about these unique and important publications and the role they can play in building a vibrant independent publishing community.

Redefining Rare, or, What's So Special About That Collection

Sat, 05/05/2007 - 9:11pm by jenna
Co-presenter: 

Cristina Favretto

Lynn Thomas

Roger Adams

Event: 

RBMS Conference 2005

Abstract: 

This seminar will explore the implications of collecting popular culture and other "unusual" collections, as well as examining their impact as educational tools. The speakers will discuss issues of collection development, institutional support, outreach, cataloging and arrangement/description. The speakers will describe their personal experiences working with collections on the history of surfing, penny dreadfuls and inspirational series literature (i.e. the Horatio Alger stories), cookbooks, and zines.

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