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The '70s Re-Visited: The Last Decade of Freedom Issue 8: Both politics and pop culture are explored in this '70s zine.
This is the first anniversary issue, where Richie takes a look back at what he's done and how he got there. I particularly like all the letters he printed from people ordering and commenting on his zine.
And yes, it IS his real name.
$1 Each to Richie Cunningham, 227 Hampshire Dr., Chalfont, PA 18914 (10 Pages/S/RSF) No trades/reviews zines/no ads/
The '70s Re-Visited: The Last Decade of Freedom Issue 7: Both politics and pop culture are explored in this '70s zine.
I really liked this issue, devoted to 70's progressive rock and the amazing phenominon of the three-record live-album sets. I think I had 'em all -- *Yesssongs, Wings Over America,* and the one from Emerson, Lake and Palmer. Richie goes into song-by-song detail, analyzing all the recordings and performances. He also reprinted an ELP crossword puzzle that was orginally printed in one of their tour programs. Issue 6 looks at the bicentennial.
(Can that be the publisher's real name?)
$1 Each to Richie Cunningham, 227 Hampshire Dr., Chalfont, PA 18914 (10 Pages/S/RSF) No trades/no ads/
1544 West Grace Newsletter Vol 1 Issue 4 Summer '95: Larry has dedicated his zine to the life and tenants of just one building: the one at 1544 West Grace. He's the building manager there and keeps his tenants (and everyone else) informed of the local news, even if it's only from one flight up.
I like all his stories about the local neighborhood like his rant about the lack of bike lanes on Grace. We also get the erratic schedule of the street sweepers around 1544 and begin to hear about some of the tenants.
$1.50 Each , Subs: $ 5.00 for 4 issues to Larry I. Roth, 1544 West Grace, Chicago, IL 60613-2702 (10 Pages/S/CWB) No trades/submissions OK/no ads/
2600 Connection: The Complete Atari 2600 Video Computer System Resource Issue 29 August '95: This is for users/collectors of Atari 2600 video game cartriges.
Thomas Holzer told us about the variations in boxes for Atari 2600 game cartrages. He explained how Atari set the standard for box sizes, which all other game manfactures soon followed. They also interviewed game designer Ed Federmeyer.
Also reviews, tips, hidden secrets, of the games. Absolutely indispensible for the collector.
$1.50 Each , Subs: $ 9.00 for 6 issues to Timothy Duarte, 8 Jenna Drive, Fairhaven, MA 02719 (8 Pages/S/RSF) No trades/reviews zines/submissions OK/back issues/takes ads/ Email:tduarte@umassd.edu
2C3P: Clear & Clean Person Place Property Vol 1 Issue 5 July '95: A new 12-step recovery zine that's seriously devoted to the problems of a messy, cluttered lifestyle and seeks to provide a support group for those afflicted with the plague of messiness. The first of the 12 steps "Admitted we were powerless over messiness, and our lives had become unmanageable."
JS from IL told us of her plan to have a garage sale to elimate all the clutter; DS of PA told us of the calm feeling she gets when visiting her friends' clean, orderly homes; and JD or NM explained their ability to get chores done.
The personal confessional are most honest, revealing people's struggles over clutter.
donation Each to Juli Davidson, Dept. 2C3P-F5, PO Box 21669, Albuquerque, NM 87154-1669 (24 Pages/S/RSF) No trades/reviews zines/back issues/no ads/
3 Feet Minimum: A Zine About Public Space Vol 1 Issue 1 Summer '95: A very unique zine that thoroughly explores what it sets out to explore...public spaces. They seem particularly interested in urban public spaces and how they relate to homeless people.
They got lots of contributors for this premier issue and everyone does a bang-up job with it. Lots of great articles that gets you thinking. My favorite pieces are the graphical compendium of graffitti found in the bathrooms of Seattle, ideas for conceptual street theature, and the interview with "the advice people" (two people who set up shop on the streets of Seattle, offering strangers personal advice for a nickle).
A uniquely enjoyable zine.
$3 Each , Subs: $15.00 for 4 issues to Rachel Newmann, 934 32nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98122 (32 Pages/S/RSF) submissions OK/no ads/ Email:rnewmann@cks.ss.kla.seattle.wa.us
8-Track Mind Issue 86 Fall '95: A zine devoted to the fantastic world of 8-track tapes.
I hope you caught Russ's film when he was touring it around the country, because it brought out all the flavor of this remarkable zine. Many of the characters that rountinely appear in *8-Track Mind* made an appearance, giving us more insight into the wilder reaches of this format. In this new issue, we hear from Mr. Bucks about his deal with Atlantic to put out 3,000 dummy cartridges of the Led Zeppelin tribute. I couldn't help but laugh at Egn Ekn's "The 4 Phases of the 8-Track Mind" which explains the periods a tracker goes through before reaching the magic endless loop of nirvanna. Finally, we visit the strange world of artist-tinkerer John Peterson and sample some of his work.
$2 Each , Subs: $ 8.00 for 4 issues to Russ Forster, P.O. Box 90, East Detroit, MI 48021-0090 (40 Pages/D/CWB) submissions OK/back issues/no ads/
8-Track Mind Issue 85 Summer '95: I always have the toughest time explaining the essence of *8-Track Mind*. On the surface it's solely devoted to the world of 8-Track tapes: where to find them, their history, and especially the fond memories of their music.
But when you finish up reading an issue, you realize how much more is in here. I would never say *8-Track Mind* has political overtones, because it really is about the world of 8-Tracks, but then again the 8 Noble Truths printed in each issue have some very challenging things to say about our society. This issue we get lots of letters from trackers all over the world as well as the long-awaited conclusion of David Morton's "History of the 8-Track" and news of an anti-collector barter meet in Illinois.
Do not miss Russ's film "So Wrong They're Right" that is currently making its way around the country.
$2 Each , Subs: $ 8.00 for 4 issues to Russ Forster, P.O. Box 90, East Detroit, MI 48021-0090 (40 Pages/D/CWB) submissions OK/back issues/no ads/
A Kick in the Ass: Independent Voice of NYC Soccer Supporters Issue 1 July '95: Tom is really taken with the sport of soccer, and especially likes to follow the progress of his home team, the NYC Centaurs. His zine is filled with all the Centaur news he can find along with commentary on all aspects of the sport.
There are lots of match reports from the beginning of this season, an analysis of the coverage the Centaurs have gotten in the mainstream media, and schedules of upcoming games.
If you're a soccer fiend, this is perfect.
SASE / $1 Each to AKITA, P.O. Box 250397, New York, NY 10025 (56 Pages/D/CWB) No trades/submissions OK/no ads/ Email:tlm16@columbia.edu
Adbusters Quarterly: Journal of the Mental Environment Vol 3 Issue 3 Winter '95: With clever spoofs on well-known ad campaigns and a satirical wit, Adbusters wages war on The Spectacle. Artists that want to fight the deluge of Absolut ads can find an excellent outlet here without having to resort to low-grade photocopies. The Media Foundation also produces commercials for you to get aired on your local TV channel (if you can).
Edard Bernays is examined in this issue.
A first-rate example of creative activism.
$5 Each , Subs: $18.00 for 4 issues to The Media Foundation, 1243 W 7th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6H 1B7 Canada (95 Pages/S/TOM) No trades/no ads/ Email:adbuster@wimsey.com
Adventures in Fanboyland: Annual Report Re: San Diego Comic Convention Vol 1 Issue 2: The real title is "A Big Long Boring Essay on Neil Gaiman." That's a pretty accurate description, except for the "boring" part. I wouldn't say Alfonso is a particularly accomplished writer but he's a huge fan of Gaiman, and his enthusiasm really comes through here. Instead of writing about all the silly uninteresting stuff that happened down in San Diego, he just talked about all that Gaiman did and said -- for 19 pages. Actually there's a lot in here that doesn't concern Gaiman. I'm not a fan but I still enjoyed reading the whole thing.
If you're one of the unlucky folks who missed the con (like me) then you'll probably enjoy Alfonso's story. If you're a Gaiman fan then it's a must-have.
$2 + 3 stamps Each to Alfonso Aguilar, 49 Lindberg, Irvine, CA 92720 (19 Pages/S/RSF) No trades/back issues/no ads/
The Affiliate Issue 99 September '95: A collection of essays on life, peace, and politics with a strong emphasis on naturalism.
There's an opionated letter calling for an acceptance of intergenerational sexual relationships, photos of Peter Netmail jumping over the Equator in Uganda, and Raimund Wild dicussed sexual evolution.
Lots of letters, flyers, ads, and articles from other zines. A long list of zines are reviewed to make this good networking tool.
$7 Each , Subs: $75.00 for 12 issues to Peter Riden, 777-68 Barb Road, Vankleek Hill, ON K0B 1R0 Canada (44 Pages/S/RSF) reviews zines/submissions OK/back issues/takes ads/
Alley Cat: Invigorating the Anti-Social Experience Issue 4 July '95: Lee's writting is getting better and better as he gets more and more anti-social.
I'm not sure I understand it but I certainly enjoyed this special issue of *Alley Cat* dedicated to the wonderful world of juvenile delequency. Three short stories but I like the second one the best. It's a chaotic tale of how a boy scott discovered the exciting world of glue sniffing. The third story is a great piece about getting inspired to beatnick/JD literature, starting with *Dinky Hoker Shoots Smack.*
Fans of Jeff Koyen's *Crank* will most certainly enjoy this.
$1 Each , Subs: $ 4.00 for 4 issues to Lee Reiherzer, 820 Frederick St Box E, Oshkosh, WI 54901 (20 Pages/D/RSF) No trades/reviews zines/back issues/no ads/
Alternative Press Review: Your Guide Beyond the Mainstream Vol 2 Issue 2 Summer '95: *APR* covers the alternative press by reprinting signifigant articles from important zines, interviewing leading figures in the zine community, and reporting on trade news.
As with *Anarchy* magazine, the letters section in *APR* is really starting to expand. Five pages of political discusssions, publishing news, and comments about the magazine. Stories about the fight for control of Milwaukee's *Shepherd Express*, how true crime show market police brutality, the decline of Amercian journalism, the subversive implications of postering, the corporate control of reactionary messages, and how the Association of Alternative Newsweekies is being controlled by *New Times* owner Scott Spear.
$5 Each , Subs: $16.00 for 4 issues to C.A.L. Press, P.O. Box 1446, Columbia, MO 65205-1446 (82 Pages/S/RSF) No trades/reviews zines/back issues/takes ads/
Alvin the Autograph Zine Vol 1 Issue 5: Another publication from Eric Gamonal. This one is just a simple listing of celebreties' addresses for autograph seekers. I've never been a collector of autographs but it's cool to see where Alan Alda, Nick Cage, Robert DeNiro, and Christopher Lee live.
The TV network and studio addresses could be very useful.
$3 Each , Subs: $12.00 for 4 issues to Eric Gamonal, P.O. Box 9687, Glendale, CA 91266-0687 (8 Pages/S/RSF) no ads/ Email:ehg@ix.netcom.com
Always on My Mind Issue 1: This has amazing potential with a little more reader support. Allison prints questions from people trying to dredge up half-remembered information on childhood toys, names of comic strip characters, and anything else that we have forgotten.
Perfect for people like me who are kept awake at night desperately trying to think of a song title or remember the name of Ripley's cat in *Aliens*.
free/SASE Each to Allison , 1550 East 24th St, Brooklyn, NY 11210 (2 Pages/S/CWB) submissions OK/no ads/
The Amateur Computerist Vol 6 Issue 3 Winter '95: One of the best publications, exploring the history and future of compter networking technologies. They often explore these technologies from a sociological as well as a technical standpoint making for a well-rounded and fascinating publication.
This issue focuses on "The Netizen and the Interent," with many thoughtful essays exploring the rights and responsibilities of citizens on the Net. It's an absolutely vital issue, collecting 13 different essays. Many of them can be found floating around on the Net but reading this thematic collection (on paper) gives you a sense of the current overal philosophy. I particularly liked Cal Woods's piece on Usenet etiquette for advertising, focusing on the "spamming" of Canter & Siegel. I also liked Michael Hauben's exploration into the impact the Net has had on people's lives. The overall responce? *Very* positive.
A non-intimidating introduction to computer culture especially to those with leftist politics.
, Subs: $10.00 for 4 issues to Ronda Hauben, P.O. Box 4344, Dearborn, MI 48126 (30 Pages/S/RSF) No trades/submissions OK/back issues/no ads/ Email:au329@cleveland.freenet.edu Homepage:wuarchive.wustl.edu /doc/misc/acn
American Crackpot: A Viewers Guide to "Illegal TV" June '95: While this is meant as a companion guide to this Louisville public-access TV show, this zine stands alone as an entertaining piece of local political commentary.
The main piece here is a discussion about newspaper polls and factoids. They explain how factoids came about through the hybridization of print news and television and explore how polls can often be skewed. They also tell us how their cassette cover got censord at Kinko's because it had a modified reproduction of the vile Nixon memorial postage stamp.
SASE + 25 cents Each to Culture Machine Media Collective, P.O. Box 4794, Louisville, KY 40204 (2 Pages/L/RSF) no ads/ Email:jddavis@iglou.com
American Indian Review Issue 10: A Native American voice in zineland has been shockingly absent. Except for *The Circle*, there aren't too many publications that focus on the original cultures of North America.
With *American Indian Review* we have a new source for information, personal essays, and reporting and get coverage of contemporary issues facing the Native American population. I really liked James Lujan's responses to all the questions he faces from tourists. He openly discusses his feelings on ethnic labels, *Dances With Wolves*, and Indian stereotypes and some of his comments were suprising. I also enjoyed the article on vegetarianism and the introduction to the sacred plants of the Ashinabe tribe.
$5 Each to Twin Light Trail, P.O. Box 52, London, UK N10 3TQ England (38 Pages/S/CWB) No trades/no ads/
American Modeler: Scale Model News & Features Vol 4 Issue 3: If you are into hobby modelling, especially with a military bent, you'll certainly enjoy this. Lots of tips, hobby news, and reviews of the latest kits.
The diorama photos of Charles Jones's PT Boat Base were awesome. It made me want to pull out all my old army men and stage a mock battle right there. On the *Trek* page we hear what George Takei thought about *Generations* and preview the new Planetary Defense Cruiser model.
$3.50 Each , Subs: $14.95 for 6 issues to Agency Photo Service, P.O. Box 1446, Raleigh, NC 27602 (22 Pages/T/CWB) No trades/reviews zines/submissions OK/back issues/takes ads/
AnimaLife: The Cornell Animal Rights Advocacy Publication Vol 5 Issue 2: This publication covers of animal rights issues with a primary interest in stoping animal exerimentation on college campuses.
While eating cows has dropped, people are eating chickens at twice the rate in 1975 -- dispite the fact that the same concers are associated with chickens like human health problems, disease, chemicial contamination, and ethical problems. Some people think pigs and chickens taste *goooood* but so does fettichini alfedo or what we like to refer to around here as "heat attack on a plate." Michael Greger wrote an eye-opening piece about the Jewish kosher process for slaughtering cows. The original talmud law was created to prevent suffering of the animal, but due to USDA sanitary regulations the current process involves wrapping a chain around a live cow's legs and then hoisting it up into the air for several minutes while it waits for its throat to be slit.
It's a brutal publication but so filled with information that I recommend it to all activists and concerned citizens.
78 cents Each to Alissa Finley Combs, CSETA, Box 39 Willard Straight Hall, Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853 (22 Pages/S/RSF) submissions OK/back issues/no ads/ Homepage:http://envirolink.org/arrs/AnimaLife/Index.html
Animation Journal Vol 4 Issue 1 Fall '95: A scholarly journal that looks at animation as an art form. From Disney and Lantz to what's being done today.
Lots of good stuff here but two pieces really stand out. Sandra Law wrote up a 36-page overview of women animators in the U.K. It's a great piece which includes still and bios from Joanna Quinn, Candy Guard, and Alison de Vere. The other highlight is David Vernal's examination of the themes of war and peace in Japanese animation. His article specifially focuses on *Mobile Suit Gundam* and *The Mobile Police Patlabor.*
Detailed indexing and footnotes makes this zine worth quoting in your termpaper.
, Subs: $21.55 for 2 issues to Maureen Furniss, AJ Press, 2011 Kingsboro Circle, Tustin, CA 92680-6733 (96 Pages/J/RSF) No trades/submissions OK/back issues/no ads/ Email:maureenf@aol.com Homepage:http://nexus.chapman.edu/animation/
AnneZine Issue 3: I'm sure Anne is at the forefront of a wicked trend here. Her zine is totally devoted to people that share her first name and I wonder how long it'll be before we start seeing "CharlieZine" or "LisaZine."
There is some brilliant work here. I loved the letter to Clinton that kindly but firmly requested he change the name of the country to United States of Annerica. I wonder if he's written back yet. I also loved the step by step procedure on how to change your name to Anne (presumably the process is the same for other names, but you can never be sure) and the real live Spalding Gray interview (he rambles on about names).
Send in your best Anne-news to help this zine make it to its one year Ann-iversary.
$1 Each to Anne Elizabeth Moore, 134 E. Johnson #201, Madison, WI 53703 (24 Pages/HL/CWB) No trades/submissions OK/no ads/
Apology Magazine: The National Confession Issue 2 October '95: On August 5th, at the age of 50, Allan S. Bridge (aka Mr. Apology) was struck by a jet ski while SCUBA diving off Long Island. He started the *Apology Line* 15 years ago, primarily as an art project. Several years ago he started *Apology Magazine* as way of extending his project beyond the boundaries of the New York City phone system.
Like any good zinester, he finished up a brand new issue before heading off on his vacation. It's with sadness that I recieve this issue in the mail but I'm pleased to hear that his friends and family are puting together one final "tribute" that should be available by now. Anyone interested in this incredible work are encourraged to send in $25 for an "archive" package containing the memorial issue, two back issues, and the Apology Line tape [reviewed in *F5* #55].
$4 Each , Subs: $15.00 for 4 issues to Apology Magazine, P.O. Box 20065, Greely Square Station New York, NY 10001-0001 (38 Pages/S/RSF) No trades/submissions OK/takes ads/
Ardell Wellness Report: Wellness is Too Important to Be Presented Grimly Issue 39 Summer '95: An unusual health newsletter that reflects the personal view of Donald B. Ardell. He's critical of both Western/scientific and alternative/holistic approaches to treatment and instead just focuses on lifestyle.
He interviewed C. Everett Koop about the importance of teaching wellness, discussed the meaning of wellness, and satirized the Philip Morris cigarette recall.
, Subs: $25.00 for 4 issues to Donald B. Ardell, 9901 Lake Georgia Dr, Orlando, FL 32817 (8 Pages/T/RSF) No trades/back issues/no ads/ Email:ardell@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu
Armadillo Droppings: The Alternative Entertainment Quarterly Issue 31 Spring, 1995: Reviews of things often not seen in *F5* -- games, toy stores, and miniature figurines along with wonderful columns about the latest trends in gaming. Plus enough SF news and fanfic (or whatever you call gamer fiction) to make _Armadillo Droppings_ intersting to both camps.
This is it, the last issue. Loaded with reviews of all sorts of gamer stuff - books, systems, figures.
1 stamp Each , Subs: $ 1.50 to Edwin Rotondaro, Armadillo Games, RR 6, Box 105, Schenectady, NY 12306 (24 Pages/D/JP) reviews zines/no ads/
At-Home Dad: Promoting the Home Based Father Issue 6 Summer '95: A perfect companion to *Manic Moms*, this zine is for those married fathers who are raising children while their wives are out in the job world.
Greg Vellner shares his story of being a home father, while facing the problems of M.S. and failing vision. There's also news about Amway-style home marketing scams, as well as a great resource list and some dad-to-dad tips on childrearing.
$1 + SASE Each , Subs: $12.00 for 4 issues to Peter Baylies, 61 Brightwood Ave, North Andover, MA 01845 (8 Pages/S/CWB) No trades/no ads/ Email:athomedad@aol.com
Autograph Research Issue 53 May '95: Mike's publication is for serious autograph collectors and the curious dabler.
If you've ever thought about getting a computer to do your zine, just ask Mike. After five years of typing he's really excited about his new computer, and I must congradulate him on a fine design for his first time out. In this nicely done issue he offers advice for collectors who want to sell their collection. As a former stamp collector, this advice seems very rational for a collector of anything seeking to sell it. It's really fun reading his compiled list of movie directors. Wow, I feel like putting Woody Allen, Martin Scorsese, and Roger Corman on the *Factsheet Five* comp list.
I really like how he focuses on the real nuts 'n bolts of collecting. He's been puting it out every month like clockwork since 1990.
$2.50 Each , Subs: $30.00 for 12 issues to Michael E. Johnson, 862 Thomas Ave, San Diego, CA 92109-3940 (8 Pages/S/RSF) submissions OK/back issues/takes ads/
Baby Boomer Collectibles: The Pop Culture Collectibles Magazine Vol 3 Issue 2 November '95: If you're like me, no interest in children but love going to Toys R Us, then you're sure to enjoy this magazine. Collectables of all sorts, ranging from Pez dispensers to TV show memorabila -- and most importantly, toys from the golden age of plastic.
KISS fans cannot miss this issue that features a 10-page article on everything KISS. Pictures galore, of the T-shirts, the comic books, the posters, the dolls, and that legendary KISS pinball machine. A very comprehensive history of the band accompanies all the collector's info.
, Subs: $18.95 for 12 issues to Baby Boomber Collectibles, 211 N. Lynndale Ave, Appleton, WI 54914-9908 (66 Pages/S/RSF) No trades/takes ads/
Baby Split Bowling News: Deviant Bowlers of America Vol 4 Issue 1 July '95: *BSBN* isn't only about bowling, but if you've ever hoisted a ball at the pins, you'll probably get a laugh out of this very funny zine of bowling tips and surreal rantings.
In this issue: Bowling. Fungus. More fungus. Lots of fungus, and some more bowling. Yes indeed, it's the fungus issue, which means that just about every article has fungus at its core. Take for instance the interview with filmmaker Matthew Harrison (whose "bowling noir" film *Spare Me* is something I can wait to see. Harrison speaks, of course, about how the idea ofor the movie "grew like a fungus ..." Fez Girl dispenses advice to a reader plagued by fungoid nightmares. And many warnings are sounded about rented bowling shoes and fungus-filled bowling ball finger holes. Those who like bowling *and* gambling (like me) will love Mr. Fabulous's road report on the bowling alleys of Vegas. Start making travel arrangements as you read lines like this: "...don't congratulate yourself yet. You've only seen the first seventy lanes!" This is *BSBN*'s fifth anniversary issue, and its quality proves why it's been around so long.
$4 Each , Subs: $16.00 for 5 issues to BSBN Publishing, P.O. Box 7205, Minneapolis, MN 55407 (60 Pages/S/MLW) reviews zines/submissions OK/back issues/takes ads/
Bachelor No. 1 Issue 3 Summer, 1995: Times are tough for American men, so Brandon has created a fun guide to modern masculinity (or a reasonable facsimile).
With L. Reiko away for a week, I was totally inspired by this zine to drink heavily, not cook (sammiches & beer for lunch *and* dinner), let the dishes stack up in piles higher than L. Reiko, not shower, not brush my teeth, and listen to loud, obnoxious music. Hmmm, maybe I should just let Brandon & crew live the macho, bachelor life and I'll just live it vicariously through them. In this issue: Old Spice, hunting, discussing medical problems with a temp, a brief guide to martial arts, the bachelor's abecedarium, sunglasses, and choice Manhattan locations for bird watching.
When you feel the need for a stiff drink and a close shave, grab a copy of _Bachelor No. 1_
$1 Each to Brandon Kruse, 50 Douglass St, Brooklyn, NY 11231 (40 Pages/HL/JP) No trades/reviews zines/takes ads/ Email:bkruse1@aol.com
Backroads Bicycling: Of, By, and For the Backroads Cyclist Vol 7 Issue 2 Spring '95: A bicycling newsletter that's so friendly it's almost a personal zine. Randy writes biking tips and stories about small-town living.
Lots of short notes, tips, advice, and reviews, like mark you riding on a map to aviod getting lost, store gorp in a dry waterbottle mounted on your bike frame, a wet sock over your waterbottle will help keep the liquid cool, mount a long straw sport bottle to you front handlebars so you can take a drink without moving you hands, and ordering from bike catalogs can save you time and money.
The emphasis in on backroads cycling, camping, and just having a good time. Be forwarned, you're joining a "family" here.
$1 Each , Subs: $10.00 for 4 issues to Randy Wyatt, P.O. Box 372, Clay Center, KS 67432-0372 (14 Pages/S/RSF) No trades/submissions OK/no ads/
The Baffler: The Journal That Blunts the Cutting Edge Issue 7: Always on top of my reading pile but I never find the time to finish it. One of the most exciting publications comming out these days and I highly recommend it to those that are lucky enough to have the time to read it.
Leading the pack is Paul (*Beer Frame*) Lucas' report on the changing landscape of 42nd Street. Formerly a playland for those looking for more decadant pursuits, it's become a playland for corporate exploitation. I also thuroughly enjoyed Keith's White's analysis of city magazines, Kim Phillp's deconstruction of how the state-run lottery *really* works, and Stephen Duncombe's excellent discussion of New York City politics and Giuliani's "quality of life" campaign.
Absolutely vital. Almost like a roadmap of contemporary culture.
$5 Each , Subs: $16.00 for 4 issues to The Baffler, P.O. Box 378293, Chicago, IL 60637 (128 Pages/J/RSF) No trades/submissions OK/back issues/takes ads/
The Banana Convention Issue 2 Sept.'95: Youth culture of the '70s is the focus here, lots of *Banana Splits* of course, with more than a smattering of *Brady Bunch," too.
Like this issue, which features a handyt list of similarities between the two shows (Bananas come in a "Bunch"). Elliott and Dawn also get to meet the real Alice (Ann B. Davis).
$1 Each , Subs: $ 5.00 for 6 issues to Elliott and Dawn Seymour, 536 Essex Pl, Euless, TX 76039 (16 Pages/D/MLW) reviews zines/submissions OK/no ads/ Email:bradysix@aol.com
The Banana Convention Issue 1 July 1995: *Banana* examines '70s pop culture of the "sugar-pop-bubble-gum"iest type.
Was the Eastern notion of "Karma" the guiding force behind each episode of *The Brady Bunch*? Are the *Banana Splits* a serious influence on today's popular culture? Did Scrappy-Doo get a raw deal? These answers and more, all in issue #1 of *The Banana Convention.*
$1 Each , Subs: $ 5.00 for 6 issues to Elliott and Dawn Seymour, 536 Essex Pl, Euless, TX 76039 (16 Pages/D/MLW) reviews zines/submissions OK/no ads/ Email:bradysix@aol.com
Barfly: A Guide to Chicago's Drinking Establishments Vol 2 Issue 8 September '95: Here's something that brings back a few memories of my Chicago days. It's a local freebie dedicated to bar reviews, drinking news, beer commentary, and everything hot on the Chicago bar circuit.
I love all the tongue in cheek titles here like "Last Call: Tavernal Obituaries" and "Under the Table of Contents." Great listing of bars broken down into eight categories and lots of photos of drunken patrons.
$1 Each , Subs: $16.00 for 12 issues to Barfly, P.O. Box 416580, Chicago, IL 60641-6580 (35 Pages/T/CWB) submissions OK/back issues/no ads/ Email:amnesiapub@aol.com
Basic Choices, Inc.: A Midwest Center for Clarifying Political and Social Options
BD Report Vol 1 Issue 3 April '95: This is the industry newsletter for the Barry Davidson company -- a company that doesn't exist.
We get an outline of the new ad campaign, an explanation of the company voice mail, and the history of Barry Davidson. We never find out what the company sells or in fact anything concrete about the company so the *Report* isn't too humorous.
SASE ??? Each to Barry Davidson, P.O. Box 8064, Evanston, IL 60204 (3 Pages/S/CWB) No trades/no ads/
The Beacon Issue 6 August '95: The newsletter of the American Chapter of The Premier Disneyana Enthusiasts Club of the National Capitol Area. In other words, a zine completely devoted to all aspects of Disney movies, culture, and theme parks.
Back in issue #51 I reviewed a publication called *Truthseekers Guide to Magic Kingdom*. The publisher, Vic Perry, makes an appearance here describing the changes in store for Disneyland and his ideas for various on the theme of "It's a Small World." We also get plenty of news about all the films from Disney and rumored plans for new theme parks.
Absolutely fascinating, but the corporate business practicies of the entire Disney corporation have always made me ill.
$2 Each to Rodney Elin, 4306 Arkansas Ave, NW, Box 101, Washington, DC 20011 (8 Pages/S/RSF) No trades/submissions OK/back issues/no ads/ Email:elin@rff.org
The Bear Essential Vol 1 Issue 5 Summer '95: A semiannual giant newspaper devoted to environmental quality and preserving what's left of the natural world.
This issue is a killer and takes a heavy swing at the sports and recreation industry. Every sport from mountain biking to fishing, and baseball to skiing, is examined for its direct and peripheral impact on the environment. The Billboard Liberation Front is up to its old tricks again and we see some of its best new designs. Along the same lines is the "Absolot Oregon" ad run in this issue. It depicts the shape of an Absolut bottle in...what else? a patch of cut timber. If your environmental activism has been flagging lately, this is the publication that'll renew it.
$2 Each , Subs: $10.00 for 2 issues to Orlo, P.O. Box 10342, Portland, OR 97210 (76 Pages/T/CWB) submissions OK/back issues/no ads/ Email:orlo@teleport.com Homepage:http://www.teleport.com/~orlo/
Beer Frame: The Journal of Inconspicuous Consumption Issue 5: It's not only records and zines that deserve to be reviewed. Paul Lukas has found a wealth of consumer products that just beg for the kind of funny, insightful reviews he puts into *Beer Frame.*
In pure *Beer Frame* style, this issue starts off with a discussion about the Musk and Thirst flavors of lifesavers available in Australia. It turns out these things are very popular down under, which makes it even stanger that they taste so dreadfull. Roving reporter Paul Lucas then uncovers the TRUTH about the new color of M&Ms. Blue tallied 54%, with purple getting 32%, and pink 10%. Of course none of the voters realized that M&M/Mars was planing on adding this new color at the expense of replacing the tan M&Ms. Paul's advice, stock up now on any few remaining pre-blue packages you can find. There's gonna be a huge black market for those tan M&Ms.
$2 Each to Paul Lukas, 160 St. Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217 (56 Pages/D/RSF) No trades/reviews zines/back issues/no ads/ Email:krazykat@pipeline.com
Better Than Barbie: Farm Animals Are ... Issue 2 Jan. '95: Vegetarian Alex likes farm animals -- cows, pigs, etc. She also covers Barbie.
Issue #2 looks at how Jello is made (gross) and offers some vegetarian suggestions. Alex also lists fave farm animal toys: ant farms, cow-in-a-can. Why pigs are cool. Barbie news, including the tidbit that a Kwaiti govt. official has called for a ban on Barbie.
$1 + stamps Each to Alex Stolarski, 26052 Via Pera, Mission Viejo, CA 92591 (26 Pages/D/MLW) No trades/no ads/
Bibliozine Issue 38 September '95: It's official -- by the time you read this John Held Jr. will be living in San Francisco, working at the Stamp Art Gallery, and hanging out with us here at *Factsheet Five*. But before he packs up and leaves, Documentary Arts in Dallas with present a showing of work from his collection.
This issue of *Bibliozine* include a discussion about his move and reviews of selected works published under the auspices of the Stamp Art Gallery. Works include *The Fake Picabia Brothers* tour documentation and Bill Gaglioni's *Photographs as Rubber Stamps*.
the ususal Each to John Held Jr., 1903 McMillan Ave, Dallas, TX 75206 (2 Pages/S/RSF) reviews zines/submissions OK/no ads/
Bibliozine Issue 35 June '95: John Held Jr.'s short newsletter of mail art and networking culture. He reviews related publications and prints short articles on networking.
After returning from his trip to the West Coast, John wrote briefly about his trip and reviewed some of the publications he came across. He picked up a copy of *The Standard Artists Stamp Catalog*, reviewed *Factsheet Five*, and helped in producing *The Fake Picabia Bros.* book that chronicles Bill Gaglione's and his trip through Europe. John might be moving out to San Francisco soon. Watch this space for future details.
the ususal Each to John Held Jr., 1903 McMillan Ave, Dallas, TX 75206 (2 Pages/S/RSF) reviews zines/submissions OK/no ads/
The Blab Issue 39 August '95
The Blab Issue 38 May '95: Karl compiles classic clips of general weirdness and various themes from the past 20 years or so.
I like the intro where Karl tells us about how he started collecting weird newsclips. A 14-year-old kid had been hiding on airplanes and traveling around the world looking for the perfect wave; a crazy guy dumps some chemicials on the car of a guy he was having a fight with but the toxic fumes killed him; and a teen grafitti clean-up crew accidently cleaned up a 15,000-year-old cave painting in France.

$1 + 1 stamp Each , Subs: $ 8.00 for 6 issues to Karl Engle, the Blab, 3073 Rio Bonita Street, Indialantic, FL 32903 (6 Pages/T/RSF) submissions OK/back issues/no ads/Age Statement.
Blacklisted! 411: The Official Hackers Magazine! Vol 2 Issue 3 July '95: The comparissons to _2600_ are obvious here. Similar subject matter (phone systems, computer networks, and vintage computers). There *are* some differences, though, the biggest is that _Blacklisted! 411_ will go into incredible detail to answer readers' questions.
They start off this issue with a responce to people's charges that they're a "fake 2600" by admiting that they were originally inspired by *2600* but are now covering a wider range of topics (including cable TV). Quite useful for hacker and straight computer users is the list of technical support BBSs; they present a beginner's article that covers the basics of hex; and most vital are the details of cellphone hacking.
The only problem is the type's too damn small.
$5 Each , Subs: $20.00 for 4 issues to Zachary Blackstone, PO Box 2506, Cypress, CA 90630 (60 Pages/D/RSF) No trades/reviews zines/submissions OK/back issues/takes ads/ Email:zachary@blacklisted411.com
Blink Issue 1: A photography zine with some very intriguing images.
Unlike the other photography zines I've seen, this focuses on the surreal and strange. Many of the works remind me of Dali paintings with seemingly impossible visions captured on film. I wish the reproduction was a little crisper because these photos deserve something better than xeroxing.
to Anne McDonald, 247 Water St., #5C, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (36 Pages/HL/CWB) No trades/no ads/
Book of Letters Issue 1 September '95: I really think Richard is on to something here -- something big. He's written a stack of consumer letters to major corporations asking them about the sillier aspects of their products.
Of course those rubes in the consumer relations department don't want any bad press, or else they're temps who are happy to play along, so they answer almost anything that comes in. In his letter to Kellogg's, Richard asks about their "two scoops" advertising campaign for Raisin Bran. He wants to know how big a scoop is (Is it as tiny as an ice tea scoop?) and how there can be two scoops in each box when the boxes are all different sizes. Kellogg's responds that it's just a playful way of saying "many." Richard asks Maruchan (makers of Ramen Noodles) which Oriental culture the Oriental flavored noodles are named for, urges Maxwell House not to sponsor Death Squads like Folgers, and asks B & M Baked Beans if they couldn't have found a better letter combination. Absolute goofiness that beats advertisers at their own game.
$2 + 3 stamps Each to Richard J. Mackin, 1298 Commonwealth Ave #4, Allston, MA 02134 (40 Pages/D/CWB) No trades/no ads/
Book Store: The Zine that Dares to Judge a Book by its Cover Issue 1 July '95: Scott has had it up to here with bookselling and is striking back at the retail world with his co-workers behind him.
What is it with people who come into a store and you swear their entire goal is to piss you off? Pat tells us about one incident with a Danielle Steele reader who was upset no one had read the latest release and took her anger out on Pat. It's probably a good thing that bookstore clerks don't carry sidearms.
With *Eat and Get Out!* and *Book Store*, the only other workforce zine I'm looking for is one dedicated to frustrated zine reviewers.
50 cents Each , Subs: $ 1.50 for 4 issues to Scott , 12 Maria Dr, Hillsdale, NJ 07642 (4 Pages/S/CWB) submissions OK/no ads/ Email:bukstor@aol.com
Brew Your Own: The How-To Homebrew Beer Magazine Vol 1 Issue 3 September '95: It's been 10 years since I've been introduced to the magic of home brewing, but I still haven't attempted my first batch. Unfortunately I don't really have the time these days, but I still enjoy reading about it in magazines such as this. Very glossy with lots of ads but blenty fun for anyone obsessed with beer (like myself).
There's advice on sterilizing your bottles, tips for tracking down empties, and instructions on building a wort chiller.
, Subs: $44.00 for 12 issues to Brew Your Own, P.O. Box 1504, Martinez, CA 94553-9932 (72 Pages/S/RSF) No trades/no ads/ Email:byo@byo.com
BritTV: Your Information Service on British Television in the U.S. Vol 7 Issue 5 September '95: Everything that's new and noteworthy in English television.
If you thought the British television system was immune to the U.S. styled tackover wars, then this issue will surprise you (as it surprised me). Recently there was a big bidding war over TWT and Grenada won out, creating the new company Grenada/LWT that produces, distributes, and broatcasts TV programs.
$3 Each , Subs: $20.00 for 6 issues to Howard Lee, BritTV Inc., P.O. Box 148335, Chicago, IL 60614 (6 Pages/S/RSF) No trades/takes ads/
BritTV: Your Information Service on British Television in the U.S. Vol 7 Issue 4 July '95: Everything that's new and noteworthy in English television.
It starts with an exciting piece about the technology of TV. While U.S. consumers are still wary about DBS satallite TV, their U.K. conterparts have been living with direct satellite broatcasts since the mid 80's.
News and episode guides to well-known and obscure British TV shows. Perfect for anyone obsessed with British TV programs.
$3 Each , Subs: $20.00 for 6 issues to Howard Lee, BritTV Inc., P.O. Box 148335, Chicago, IL 60614 (6 Pages/S/RSF) No trades/takes ads/
Brooklyn! Issue 9: This zine is filled with memories and photos of Brooklyn's past mixed with joys of Brooklyn's present.
Reading this one I get the feeling that Fred is combining his two zines (or two interests) as it features many maps of Brooklyn's past. I particularly like the BRT map from 1910. Over the years I've been fascinated with old subway maps and this is one I've never seen.
Fans of Brooklyn history (and especially ex-paits) are encorraged to check this one out.
, Subs: $12.00 for 4 issues to Fred Argoff, Brooklyn!, 1204 Avenue U #1290, Brooklyn, NY 11229-4107 (20 Pages/D/RSF) reviews zines/submissions OK/no ads/
Buffalo Chip Gazette: A Magazine for Self Govenors Summer '95: What started as a once-a-year newsletter for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally has turned into this quarterly publication exploring political opinions from a libertarian/Constitutionalist viewpoint.
They repinted Joseph Miranda's thoughtful piece on militia group originally written for *The Freedom Network News*; included a list of self government advocacy groups; and interviewed several local politicians.
It sorta reminds me of Northern California's *New Settler Interview*.
$1 Each , Subs: $ 4.00 to Bob J. Newland, Buffalo Chip Gazette, HC 89 Box 184-A, Hermosa, SD 57744 (48 Pages/S/RSF) No trades/submissions OK/no ads/
Bummers and Gummers: And News from Wiseacres Vol 2 Issue 6 Spring '95: This is a wonderfully friendly zine produced by the Coyote Creek farm collective (with contributions from their friends at Wiseacres) about rural living and collective farming.
Cynthia Beal presented some basics to organic farming; Cathy Boucher recounted her fight to protect her garden against an army of slugs; Mike Rhizza descibed the joys of hunting and cooking morels; and those Wiseacres folk presented the story and photos of thier 32-foot high Wicker Man, which eventually turned into a burning man. (Hmmmm, reminds me of something else.)
The zine is really going strong so I assume the farm is doing well too. It's almost like a zine version of the *Farmer's Almanac.*
$1 cash Each , Subs: $ 6.00 for 4 issues to Loki Quinnangelis, Coyote Creek Collective, P.O. Box 91, Lorane, OR 97451 (16 Pages/T/RSF) No trades/reviews zines/submissions OK/back issues/no ads/
Cannot Become Obsolete: The Zine that Savors Almost Forgotten Music Issue 1 June '95: Years back, when Re/Search published their first volume of *Incredibly Srange Music* books I thought it would precipitate a huge interest in thrift store records, simmilar to the tattoo/piercing trend that followed the *Modern Primatives* book. Things didn't happen quite the same way but I have seen several wonderful zines devoted to unusual music found on long-discarded and outdated records. The *Underground Culture Vulture* series has been most exciting, packaged as a cassette of music accompanied by a collection of the album cover reproduced on cards. Vernon takes a more personal approach. Over the years he's made cassette compilations of some of his favorate cuts from recently uncovered treasures. While these recordings remain in his private collection, he's decided to share his love for music but publishing this zine.
In each issue he goes through one of his tape collection, talking about the cuts that are on it and eleborating on the album that they came from. He tells us how he first came accros each album and what he likes most about it. I really like all the big reproductions of the album cover art. In this first collection he featured seveal of those 50's percussion albums, a weird excersise record, a college comedy album called *Panty Raid*, and of course the best that the Pacific Islands can offer.
I really exciting zine, highly recommend to all collectors of "obsolete" records.
$2 Each , Subs: $ 5.00 for 3 issues to Vernon Stoltz, P.O. Box 1232, Lorton, VA 22199-1232 (32 Pages/HL/RSF) reviews zines/no ads/
Carpe Noctem Vol 2 Issue 2: This goth magazine stresses the "darkly romantic" as well as "dark counter-culture." I like how there're not trying to duplicate what already out there. Instead of going for music or porn they go after the more ephemeral things like art and fashion and the heart of human pain.
They tracked down some really intense art for this issue. R.H. Phister draws human forms on high quality stretch fabric. The fabric is then precisely torn giving the impression of ripped skin. They also found Terrence Graven an his intriging metalic sculptures that probe the psyche of nightmares. In this issue they talk to Frank Miller and Love Spirals Downwards. We also get photos from Pere-Lachaise and great comics from Jhonen Vasquez.
I'm really impressed with its design and production. They bring out a full spectrum of grey tones to project intense emotions.
$5 Each to Catia Carnell, P.O. Box 590, Cupertino, CA 95015-0590 (48 Pages/S/RSF) No trades/submissions OK/takes ads/ Email:carpenoc@netgate.net
Caught in Flux Issue 4 June '95: This is sortova generic music/culture zine, but it's certainly one of my favorates. Mike's been doin' zines for over 10 years and it shows.
The main feature is the collection of true stories documenting high school graduations and reunions. They were quite disturbing and made me glad that I never attended any of my reunions. My favorate part is an interview with Palmolive, former drummer for the Slits and the Raincoats, who was recently discovered living in Cape Cod, raising a three children, playing in a cover band with her husband, and serving her church and God. We also get interviews with Bunnygrunt, the Lound Family, Martin Newell, Rastro, and Vinyl Devotion.
$3 Each to Mike Appelstein, P.O. Box 7088, New York, NY 10116-4627 (60 Pages/HL/RSF) reviews zines/submissions OK/back issues/takes ads/
CD-ROM Mania Issue 3: While it's still a very simple zine-like newsletter, *CD-ROM Mania* fetures reviews of a wide range of computer CDs. I'm not a big buyer of these disks but I still find plenty of worthwhile information in each issue.
The big hit in this issue is the *Seinfeld Screensaver and Planner*, which features over an hour of video, more than 100 screensavers, and an abundance of stuff that you can print out through your word processor.
I like his "report card" style rating system that gets to the meat of the matter. If I did that in *F5* all hell would break loose. A great down-home zineish CD-ROM review mag.
, Subs: $ 5.00 for 5 issues to Joe Workman, Workman Press, P.O. Box 317025, Dayton, OH 45437 (4 Pages/S/RSF) No trades/submissions OK/takes ads/ Email:jworkman@erinet.com
Cement Squeeze Issue 3 Spring '95: This group is trying to create a liberal voice in the conservative greater Phoenix area. The design is simple but the writing is impressively comprehensive and on top of things.
V.R. Smith described the lessons to be learned from the Waco Massacre -- how everyone came out a looser except for the news media; The Scarlet Pimpernell revealed the grotesque results of the "war on drugs"; and Terry Martin explored the history of the FBI's COINTELPRO.
$2 Each to DanK , Cement Squeeze, P.O. Box 2112, Tempe, AZ 85280-2112 (16 Pages/S/RSF) reviews zines/no ads/
The Channel Surfer Journal: The Newsletter of Television and Pop Culture Vol 1 Issue 2 August '95: A lighthearted zine dedicated to obsessive TV viewing. There's an emphais on SF/ST-related stuff, but it's by no means limited to that one genre.
The main feature here is a complete seven-page episode guide to the *X-Files*, complete with writers, original air date, guest cast listings, and plot summaries. He's got good taste -- he gave the Jim Rose episode four stars. I like his observations about *The Real World IV*. "Sharon eats in every scene she is in." "Lars smokes more than the Marlboro Man." "I need a life."
$2 Each , Subs: $12.00 for 12 issues to Bob Sassone, 392 Main St #2, Cloucester, MA 01930 (17 Pages/S/RSF) No trades/submissions OK/no ads/
Cheese Issue 8
The Cheese Stands Alone Issue 1 August, 1995: Pretty lite Mystie zine with so much whitespace it *could* fit in 8 pages.
Jimmy from "I Accuse My Parents" is to be worshipped as the ultimate rolemodel. Complete with the "How to be like Jimmy Kit". Plus wax lips as the start of the apocalypse, 100 movies with Gump in the title, rodents of unusual size, Sad Messiah ice cream, and a couple Tom Servo drawings.
$1 + stamp Each to Edmund Scientific, 623 C Fairmont Avenue, Safety Harbor, FL 34695 (12 Pages/D/JP) submissions OK/no ads/
The Cherotic Revolutionary Issue 5
Civil Abolitionist Vol 7 Issue 2 Summer '95: Political animal-rights/anti-vivisection zine which focuses heavily on trends in health reasearch. Very informative with condensed excerpts from mainstream sources.
Canadian farmers *and* consumers are opposed to milk from cows injected with rBGH, but the U.S. government and manufactures of the repugnant substance are forcing it down their throat by invoking NAFTA and GATT. While doctors are given just a few *hours* of instruction on nutrition in their seven-year training, doctors Spock and Heimlich have joined 150 other physicians in recommending removal of all animal products from the USDA dietary guidelines. They propose scraping the present food pyramid and replacing it with one built entirely of vegetable foods. Meat dary, and fats would be listed under a separate "optional" category of foods not recommened for daily use. I seem to have some vague memory of an original guideline that recommended just that but the ultra-powerful meat and dairy industries supressed the information from ever becoming published.
, Subs: $15.00 for 4 issues to Bina Robinson, CTAPR, P.O. Box 26, Slain, NY 14884 (10 Pages/S/RSF) submissions OK/back issues/no ads/
Clang Bang Clang Issue 2 August '95: I'm very excited to recieve the second issue of this Charles Manson fanzine. It's even better then the first, with lots of vital information for collectors of Manson material. Instead of focusing on the murders, the trial, or Charlie's innocence, Robert explores the impact that Manson had on society and all the related artifacts.
He primarily focuses on the many books and records that have been produced in the years following the trail. I particularly like his discussion of Trent Reznor and how *The Downward Spiral* was recorded at the infamous house where it all took place.
Recommended to both Manson collectors and neophites looking for a good introduction.
$4 Each to Robert Lawson, 599 b Yonge St #201, Toronto, ON M4Y 1Z4 Canada (48 Pages/D/RSF) No trades/no ads/
Class Act October '94: A zine full of resources and ideas for the English teacher who wants to put a little more pep in the classroom.
This issue has a nice feature on writing a murder mystery (presumably as a class exercise), and some premade quizes for matching idiomatic phrases to their definitions.
If my high school English teacher had this available to her, maybe I would have gotten more from 6th hour.
, Subs: $20.00 for 9 issues to Class Act, P.O. Box 802-F, Henderson, KY 42420 (6 Pages/S/CWB) No trades/no ads/
Combat Sports: The longest running wrestling/roller derby newsletter Vol 1 Issue 147: It's the offical fan club bulletin of *New Wave Wrestling* magazine, filled with news on roller derby and pro wrestling.
Lots of news about the WWF pay-per-view broadcast events, the results of the August 12 MSG match, and the expansion of roller derby.
$2.50 Each , Subs: $ 7.50 for 3 issues to Michael O'Hara, P.O. Box 651, Gracie Station New York, NY 10028-0006 (16 Pages/HL/RSF) No trades/reviews zines/back issues/takes ads/
Comic Effect: Emphasizing the Fun in Reading Comics Issue 9 Spring, 1995: The latest issue of Jim Kingman's awesome zine features comic reviews of both older and new comics. The goal of this zine is emphasizing the fun in reading comics and Jim does a really great job of it. This one takes you back to the olden days of when comics were really fun.
Reviews in this issue range from JLA #200 to the early days of Daredevil to current favorites like Generation X. If you are looking for a way to put the fun back into comics or want to take a trip down memory lane, this is the zine for you. This is really a great read and one of those zines I wish came out more often.
$3.50 Each , Subs: $13.00 for 4 issues to Jim Kingman, Paloma St. Publications, P.O. Box 2188, Pasadena, CA 91102-2188 (52 Pages/D/RON) No trades/submissions OK/back issues/no ads/
Communities: Journal of Cooperative Living Issue 88 Fall '95: Produced as a clearinghouse for information on intentional communities around the world, it also includes articles celebrating their successes.
This issue explores a most vital topic -- the difference between healthy intentional communities and "cults" and the problems society has with differentiating between them. Seventeen different articles explore this vital topic providing plenty of vital discussions. I particularly like Tim Miller's historical analysis of how the currently revered Shakers and established Mormons were both ostrasized and sterotyped as cults in their early years. Another hightlight for me was Steven Gelberg's revealing tale of how and why he decided to leave ISKCON (the "Hare Krishnas"). It wasn't anything to do with "brainwashing" but a growing disalusionment with their disrepect for women and proscribed celibacy. We also get a discussion about what happened at Waco, a history of Jesus People USA, and the problems with religous intolerance. This issue is highly recommended to anyone that ever thought about intentional commnunities but were afriad of the cult-like aspects.
Also at: Route 4, Box 169-M, Louisa, VA 23093.
$5 Each , Subs: $18.00 for 4 issues to Communities, Route 1 Box 155, Rutledge, MO 63563 (80 Pages/S/RSF) No trades/back issues/takes ads/
Communities: Journal of Cooperative Living Issue 87 Summer '95: Produced as a clearinghouse for information on intentional communities around the world, it also includes articles celebrating their successes.
This issue, guest edited by Loren Schein, tackles the hot topic of "Love, Romance and Sex in Community." This single issue has probobly created more controversy, more conflict, more misconceptions then anything else. Fourteen articles from fourteen different people, all exploring a different aspect of love and sex within a community setting. Highlights include an excerpt from Michale Traugot's *A Short History of the Farm*, an interesting piece exploring the theories of sexuality at Berlin's ZEGG, and two articles (including one from Jannathan Falling Long) about queer living in communites as explored within *RFD*.
Also at: Route 4, Box 169-M, Louisa, VA 23093.
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The Contingency Crier: Temporary Workers, Leased Emplyees, and Independent Contractors Vol 1 Issue 4 Summer '95: It's a short newsletter covering legislation and legal issues for today's growing temporary workforce.
Ignore those trite "tips for temporaries," like "be puctual" and "ask for more work," and read up on *CC's* "Tactical Tips" They explain how to understand your rights as a temporary worker, keep a log of job assignments, select reputable employment agencies.
Highly recommended to temp workers, especially those more activist-minded. Things will probably get even worse not that the Republicans seem to be running the show. Do you think *they'll* pass laws to help temps when their biggest supporters are the same companies that hire temps in record numbers.
$1 + SASE Each , Subs: $ 7.00 to The Contingency Crier, P.O. Box 16875, Phoenix, AZ 85011-6875 (2 Pages/S/RSF) No trades/no ads/
Cool Spots USA: Wyoming: This travel zine captures the quirks of Wyoming in all their glory, from the First Day Cover museum in Cheyenne to Douglas: birthplace of the Jackalope to the world's largest Gas Station, Little America Wyoming.
$4 Each to Jerome Pohlen, PO Box 654, Lincolnshire, IL 60069 (24 Pages/D/MLW) No trades/no ads/
The Cool Traveler: The Adventures of Cool Travelers Around the World: A friendly travel zine that features some adventurous stories from folks around the world.
Tanessa recently went to England and was pleasantly suprised that her race wasn't an issue. When they found out she was a "Yank," all they wanted to talk about was California and the USA. Sadly enough, Tanessa said she felt more American in England than she did in her own country. Cristina Pelayo continues her remarkable survey and history of European toilets this issue with stories of the "Loo Lady."
free with SASE Each , Subs: $ 5.00 for 6 issues to Bob Moore, The Cool Traveler, P.O. Box 273, Selinsgrove, PA 17870 (12 Pages/S/CWB) No trades/submissions OK/takes ads/
The Cool Traveler: The Adventures of Cool Travelers Around the World Issue 23: A simple travel zine featuring reader-contributed essays about "cool" trips to far-off places.
I really enjoyed this issue. Eight wonderful stories in this 12-page issue like getting to know the loos (toilets) of Great Britain, a shy visit to a nude beach, and the experience of traveling while six months pregnant.
Their now running a mail order used book store and are looking for some old travel magazines.
free with SASE Each , Subs: $ 5.00 for 6 issues to Bob Moore, The Cool Traveler, P.O. Box 273, Selinsgrove, PA 17870 (12 Pages/S/RSF) No trades/submissions OK/takes ads/
Country Connections: Plain Talk for Interesting Times Vol 1 Issue 7 September '95: Sharp reading that touches on issues of social activism, self-sufficiency, and liberal politics -- all in the context of rural communities.
Long-time activist and writer Helen Nearing talks about her life in Vermont and bucking the system. She left the trappings of big city New York life in 1932, and together, with husband Scott, forged ahead with a new vision of living simply. I also enjoyed the conclusion to Mark Zingarelli's story of moving to the country from Seattle. He found that the situation wasn't the ideal he imagined and longs for neighbors who are a little more open-minded.
$2.95 Each , Subs: $28.00 for 12 issues to Country Connections, P.O. Box 6748, Pine Mountain Club, CA 93222-6748 (31 Pages/S/CWB) No trades/submissions OK/no ads/ Email:countryink@aol.com
Country Connections: Plain Talk for Interesting Times Vol 1 Issue 5 July '95: Solid essays and commentary for folks who are reconsidering the possibilities of rural living.
Mark Zingarelli led this issue with his story of giving up the city hassles for the purity and simple joys of the country. But he realized how much he had overlooked when the "simple" folks showed their true redneck colors and began to wonder about Mark's civil loyalty. Other essays of rural living by Gene GeRue, M.D. Garmon, and Britt Leach.
Coming from the country, I found this to be a nice reasoned look at life in the hinterland, both positive and negative.
$2.95 Each , Subs: $28.00 for 12 issues to Catherine R. Leach, P.O. Box 6748, Pine Mountain Club, CA 93222-6748 (31 Pages/S/CWB) No trades/submissions OK/no ads/ Email:countryink@aol.com
Cove Aficionado Issue 3: I haven't quite figured out if I love this or I hate it, but I think I'm leaning more toward love right now. It starts out as a serious fanzine dedicated to clove cigarettes (those pungent, perpetually trendy Indonesian things); then it turns into gossipy music zine; and finally into a full-blown over-the-top hardcore satire, making fun of every archtype and genre in music fandom.
We'll just skip over the clove stuff (as hilarious as it is) and dive right into their trashing of every major long-running music fanzine. They describe the focus of *Gearhead* as "Nostagia for playing with Hot Wheels presented as hotrod culture." *Puncture* is explained as "evolved from slavish worship of Einsturzende Neubauten." And finally, the editors for *Factsheet Five* are listed as "Mike Gunderloy and few carbon copy nitwit successors," while Gunderloy is described as "now employed as a tollbooth attendant." Even better is Jen Chen's rant about record collector geeks and her quiz to determine if you are "A Collector Scum Who Doesn't Deserve a Girlfried." Question 7: "Foreplay is: A.wine, cheese and romantic music; B.a full body massage; C.putting on a condom; D.using the Discwasher" Saving the best for last are the record reviews. Exploiting every avant-rock cliche in the book the write up reviews for fictional albums that will hopefully remain fictional. Just imagine John Oswald's "Jellophonics" where he his little magic on Jello Biafra's spoken word recordings.
It's so over-the-top that I'm not sure what to believe, but with a little perceverance you should be able to extract a copy from these guys.
to Cove Aficionado, P.O. Box 209, Ripton, VT 05766-0209 (19 Pages/D/RSF) No trades/no ads/
Crap Hound: A Picture Book for Discussion and Activity Vol 1 Issue 3 June '95: Where does an enthusiastic zine publisher go to for their clip art needs? Along comes Sean to the rescue, saving zine publishers around the world from the scourge of empty space. Sean compiles B&W illustrations with enough personality and style so that it's fresh and vibrant and an excellent source for inspiration. Whether you're a zine publisher, rubber stamper, mail artist, or graphic designer, you're sure to find this one well worth it. I for one have been borrowing images from it for hand-carved eraser stamps.
This is the second half of his "Sex and Kitchen Gagets" series -- images of sex, images of kitchen gadgest, and images of sex with kitchen gadgets (well almost). Page after page of dildos, butt plugs, condom instructions, egg-beaters, S/M gear, and lots of kitchen appliances that are starting to look strangely erotic. Each issue also features complete alphabets for creating computer fonts. Also in this issue is the nasty letter Sean got from Robert Dupree about the inclusion of Wally Wood's stripping Tinkerbell that was featured on the front cover of Robert's publication *Subliminal Tattoos*. Robert got strangely angry and threatening, even though he doesn't even own the rights to the image. Who would have figured that it would have been the self-proclaimed anti-censorship crusader, Dupree, who would be the first to attack Sean's work.
$4 Each , Subs: $15.00 for 4 issues to Sean Tejaratchi, P.O. Box 40373, Portland, OR 97240-0373 (76 Pages/S/RSF) No trades/submissions OK/no ads/Age Statement.
Crazed Nation: Tongue Twisted Dementia Vol 1 Issue 1 July '95: David (who also does *Transcendent Visions*) started up this new zine to further explore the plight of the mental patients. No, it's not about grubby looking people who wander the streets talking to themselves, it's about regular folks like David who have some difficulties once in a while. While David describes it as a political zine I see it a much more personal endeaver.
He went to a mental patient conference and realized that everyone seemed too apologetic. Then he came to the conclusion that mental patients are too apologetic steming from the distorted image society has created of them. He also told us about the cool Artist for Recovery, a group of Philadelphia artists and writers who happen to be labeled mentally ill.
2 stamps/$1 Each to David Kime, 251 S. Olds Blvd #84-E, Fairless Hills, PA 19030-3426 (7 Pages/S/RSF) reviews zines/submissions OK/no ads/
Crow's Nest Vol 3 Issue 8 September, 1995: Probably *the* mystie newzine. Published more-or-less monthly.
The big news, of course, is the start of production of Season Seven, with Dr. Forrester's mom replacing Frank. Plus the Brains at Dragon*Con, Frank doing standup, fanfic, articles from the MST3K newsgroups, and discussion of songs that appeared in various eps.
$1.00 Each , Subs: $15.00 for 12 issues to Joy Jenkins, Crow's Nest, P.O. Box 3825, Evansville, IN 47736-3825 (8 Pages/JP) No trades/submissions OK/back issues/takes ads/ Email:joyj@evans.evcpl.lib.in.us
Daily Loonylugs Issue 4 May '95: One of the strangest and silliest things I've seen -- it's a daily (sorta) newspaper designed to be worn on the head. They haven't really been coming out daily, but true to form, everyone of their five issues has a pop-out cardboard hat that you can assemble and wear.
Not much news, mostly silly satire and bizarre gossip, but it certainly is fun.
Don't know the price for shipping overseas but send 'em a few dollars and you should get something in return.
70p Each to Anthony Samuelson, Charing Cross Road Island, P.O. Box LB141, London, WC2H 0EX U.K. (4 Pages/O/RSF) No trades/no ads/
Danse Macabre Issue 3 March '95: A sharp-looking Goth zine that covers the vampyre subculture as well as their brooding and black music. Excellent photos really bring the stories and interviews alive.
There was quite an interesting piece on the anarchists and modern tribespeople of AV13 who have set up a dark arts and music commune in California and are organizing their own Goth music festivals. Ghoulish looking Das Ich drops by for an interview and we get a photo spread of gothic sensuality.
$4 Each to Danse Macabre, P.O. Box 420904, San Francisco, CA 94142 (40 Pages/S/CWB) No trades/reviews zines/back issues/takes ads/
The DBA Tattler Vol 1 Issue 1 July '95: *DBA*'s parent zine, *Baby Split Bowling News* is for people who love to read good writing about bowling. *The DBA Tattler* is for folks to like to bowl, and happen to be decent writers as well. It's the newsletter for the international Deviant Bowlers Association.
In the first issue there's news from the Bay Area chapter, on how it got started, and a diary of first ever meeting of the DBA local #69.
$1 Each to BSBN Publishing, P.O. Box 7205, Minneapolis, MN 55407 (0 Pages/S/MLW) No trades/no ads/ Email:jmd@pro-algonqin.mn.org
Dead @ Kion: Live to Die - Die to Live Vol 1 Issue 2: As we know, people do zines just to have their voice heard. Prisoner's gennerally have an even stronger voice, in a more repressed setting, and must make do with the most minimal of resources. Jon, holled up in maximum security, has practically nothing available and hand writes each copy of his zine on simple lined institution paper.
He explained how the secret for staying alive in prison is through the use of diplomacy and communication, wrote a number of powerful poems, and told a disturbing story of how six inmantes were charged with poisoning the prison by putting a bottle of open cleaner in the food.
Reading through this gives you a shuddering feeling for what life is like on the inside. The zine if free but he accepts donations in the form of money orders only as the prison does not accept stamps, cash, or checks. The money order must have his name and prison number on it.
free/donation Each to Jon Simmons #235022, Alger Max. Correctional Facility, P.O. Box 600, Munising, MI 49862 (12 Pages/D/RSF) reviews zines/no ads/
The Death Row Forum Vol 1 Issue 11 April '95: This publication, co-published by a resident of death row, eplores the American prison system without attatchment to political dogma.
Hugo Boniche explored the situations surrounding Jeffrey Dahmer's murder last November. Boniche brings a lot of information to the surface, but presents more questions than answers, like how does Winconsin, an abolitionist state, view the murder in light of the inadiquite prison supervision.
, Subs: $12.00 to Hugo Boniche, P.O. Box 451211, Miami, FL 33245-1211 (6 Pages/S/RSF) No trades/submissions OK/no ads/
The Decadent Issue 2 August '95: "An anarchist-consumerist-terrorist organization...we believe that *spend spend spend* will win the day." Yup, they support feeding the capitalist monster until it's fat, bloated, and choking on its own vomit. It's an amusing little newsletter that reminds me of the Cocaphony Society or the BAD Brigade.
They told us how they took Noam Chomsky out for a day of shopping.
$1 Each , Subs: $ 3.00 for 4 issues to Decadent Action, BM Decadence, London, WC1N 3XX U.K. (2 Pages/A4/RSF) No trades/reviews zines/submissions OK/no ads/
DecalcoMania: The Club for Fans of Radio Issue 127 July '95: For the collectors of radio station promotional and internal materials -- from stickers to playlists to airchecks.
Lots of discussions about the DecalcoMania Convention. Three days of seminars, trading, radio station tours, radio memorabilia auction, and the exciting promo table.
Packed with trading information and my favorate part, the list of decoded radio staion call letters.
$1 Each , Subs: $10.00 for 12 issues to Phil Bytheway, 9705 Mary NW, Seattle, WA 98117 (16 Pages/S/RSF) submissions OK/back issues/no ads/ Email:phil_bytheway@atk.com
Decorative and Propaganda Arts Issue 21 1995: Slick, colorful, and expensive -- this ain't no typical zine. But it's still a marginal publication covering a uniquely subject -- the art of political propoganda and industrial design.
This issue is devoted to the industrial, comercial, and fine arts of Brazil. They cover it all -- from the photography of Marc Ferriz to early illustrated publications to modern Brazilain design. Absolutely fascinating but almost *too* comprehensive and focussed. If you're interested in the history of the art of Brazil then this is a must-have, otherwise you might not find it of interest.
$19 Each to Cathy Leff, JODAPA, 2399 N.E. Second Ave., Miami, FL 33137 (308 Pages/J/RSF) No trades/back issues/takes ads/
Dendron Issue 36 Spring '95: An important newspaper dedicated to spreading the word about the dangers of electroshock therapy. News and information about psychiatry, drugs, and protests.
The electroshock stories in here are quite disturbing. Hearing about restraining an 81 year old woman to administer electroshock that she refused turned my stomach. It's no wonder there is a movement for survivors of psychiatric "care." Sadly, one of its founders -- Howie the Harp -- recently died. But we are treated to a short excerpt from an upcoming biography.
A complete resource guide for those fighting against psychiatric domination and those trying to free themselves from its control.
$2 Each , Subs: $15.00 for 4 issues to Dendron, P.O. Box 11284 - F, Eugene, OR 97440 (16 Pages/T/CWB) No trades/reviews zines/submissions OK/takes ads/ Email:chrp@efn.org
Destroy UFO's Vol 1 Issue 2 January '95
Devil's Elbow Vol 1 Issue 1 September '95: Lori and John pay tribute to the bizarre roadside attractions and legendary odditities of the Midwest.
We hear the ill-fated story of trying to track down the Painted Forest of Valton, Wisconsin. We never really hear *what* the Painted Forest is, but Lori and John sure do their best to find it. When they finally arrive in the micro-village of Valton, the gates to the Forest are shut and there's not a person in sight. Finally they find a groundskeeper who leads them on a wild goosechase and the whole thing began to sound like a creepy *Scooby Doo* episode to me.
$1 + 2 stamps Each to Lori Robbins, 2850 N. Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60657 (20 Pages/D/CWB) No trades/no ads/ Email:larobbin@aol.com
Dingbat: Satire for Global Village Idiots Vol 2 Issue 3 Summer, 1995: A wacky quarterly for those who love computer graphics and fonts, combining gags and joke ads with useful information about software, computer books and techniques.
This issue - "Erotic Robotics" - has more humor and less graphics than earlier ones. An Alfred Jarry except, seductive paper stocks (really!), computer versions of dirty books, and the excellent Brock Meeks skewers Bob Dole's attacks on cybersmut. And of course, more book and magazine parodies, including "Dating for Assholes: Nerd Edition" and "Laptop Nudist Magazine", a funny idea that goes nowhere.
$6.25 Each , Subs: $18.00 for 4 issues to Microzine Communications, 507 D Avenue, Dept. D-S Coronado, CA 92118 (40 Pages/S/MS) No trades/submissions OK/no ads/ Email:Dingbatmag@aol.com
Dirt Rag Issue 42 February '95: I've been checking this out for a few issues, but now that I've got a brand new mountain bike I can really groove on what they have to say. It's a magazine about off road dirt biking and having lots of fun with your bicycle.
I'm glad to find this political piece in here. So often a product-oriented publication like this will skirt the issue of politics, so it's good to find this article that explains what the GOP and corporate interests plan on doing with *our* public lands.
While this tends to be oriented for the weekend recreational bicycle rider, it's still very rowdy, emphasizing biking in all its glory.
$3 Each , Subs: $12.00 for 7 issues to Maurice Tierney, Dirt Rag, 5732 Third St, Verona, PA 15147 (86 Pages/S/RSF) No trades/reviews zines/back issues/takes ads/
The Disability Rag August '95: Excellent resource magazine for the disability movement with enough general features to interest anyone.
This issue focuses on the twin effects of aging and disability. There's a lot of info covering health care, middle-aged women, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the potential harm of telethons. Bill Bolt's story was just one example of the broad appeal *The Disability Rag* has. He told us about his experiences being refused service in bars because he was either in a wheelchair or on crutches and he "might get hurt."
Whether you're disabled or not, reading *The Rag* will give you amazing insight into people's lives.
$3.95 Each , Subs: $17.50 for 6 issues to The Disability Rag, P.O. Box 145, Louisville, KY 40201 (48 Pages/S/CWB) No trades/submissions OK/back issues/takes ads/
The Disability Rag & Resource October '95: Excellent resource magazine for the disability movement with enough human interest topics to appeal to anyone.
As disabled people struggle with their collective identity they're seeing a disabled culture emerge which provides a sense of community and lets them deal with issues from a place of relative power. This issue of *The Rag* focuses on that growing culture and what it means to the disabled population. There's also a great story on disabled artists who continue their work in theatre, punk music, and stand up comedy.
$3.95 Each , Subs: $17.50 for 6 issues to The Disability Rag, P.O. Box 145, Louisville, KY 40201 (64 Pages/S/CWB) No trades/submissions OK/back issues/takes ads/
Don't Read This if You're Stupid Issue 26: This zine may not be big, but John packs a mountain of reprints and rants into it. Employing an experimental design he covers everything from conspiracies to stupidities.
Get ready for universal federal ID cards. John explains what the government has in store for you. He also revealed how *Race & Reality* reprinted two of Robert Crumb's more controversial pieces, the very dangerous corporate-controled "wise use" movement, the dangers of a meat-centered diet, and the *myth* of a looming overpopulation catastrophy.
One of the most rational, thought-provoking zines around. They're looking for radical left-wing articles.
$1 Each , Subs: $10.00 for 12 issues to John Merrall, 45 Reno Ave, Hamilton, ON L8T 2S5 Canada (20 Pages/D/RSF) No trades/submissions OK/no ads/ Email:ac096@freenet.hamilton.on.ca Homepage:http://www.freenet.hamilton.on.ca/~dsamuel/drtiys1.html< /A>
Double Bill Issue 4
Drag City Issue 1 June '95: A new zine from Mr. Brian Johnson, the same twisted person responsible for *They Won't Stay Dead*. He's now exploring his obsession with drag racing by publishing this short zine of racing facts and trivia.
It looks like this premier issue is simply a collection of reprocuctions of drag racer trading cards. Nevertheless any racer fanatic will still find it enjoyable. Look for more stuff in future issues.
$1 Each to Brian Johnson, 11 Werner Rd., Greenville, PA 16125-9434 (12 Pages/S/RSF) submissions OK/back issues/no ads/
Dream Scene Magazine Issue 4: *Dream Scene Magazine* compiles the dreams of its readers making quite a strange and often humorous collection. Of all the