Colorado College Zine Collection

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What is a zine?

According to Wikipedia, "A zine - an abbreviation of the word magazine - is most commonly a small circulation, non-commercial publication of original or appropriated texts and images." It is pronounced "zeen" (like "scene"). You can read a lot more about zines at http://zinewiki.com/.

Inspired by Barnard College, Colorado College began collecting zines in 2005.

Collection Development Policy

A small sample of the CC Zine Collection

Colorado College purchases zines published in Colorado, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, and Wyoming. When possible, we purchase two copies of each zine, one for preservation in Special Collections, one for a browsing collection. When we are only able to get one copy, it goes into Special Collections.

We consider donations of zines made in states outside our collecting list -- query us using the email below.

As long as at least one issue of a zine is published in our area, we will endeavor to collect all issues, even if some issues are published outside that area.

We define zines broadly to include almost any self-published item that is produced in editions of multiple copies (i.e., not artists' books or similar one-of-a-kind items). We purchase zines produced in the states we are collecting regardless of subject matter or the apparent quality of the publication.

To support the collection, we purchase books and other materials on zines and "zine culture" for the circulating stacks.

Any zine review publications, catalogs, or correspondence related to collecting the zines become part of the CC Zine Collection.

Do you publish a zine you think we'd like? Email tuttspec@coloradocollege.edu.

Zine List

Absolutely Zippo 25, 26.: Berkeley, California. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
Aged Noise. [I] and II, ca. 2002.: Noemi Martinez. La Blanca, Texas. Personal.
Aliencola 6(1997).: Karl Jane. Minneapolis, Minnesota. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
All Need is Music. 1-3 (2004-2005).: Tom Murphy. Denver, Colorado. Music.
Alphabet Dog 4U. (ca. 2007?): Erni Swan. California. The alphabet. The author is in middle school.
Already Too Much; Never Enough. 1-2 (2005).: Andie. Denver, Colorado. Personal. First issue subtitled "Fat Girl In (and out of) Love." Second issue subtitled "Fat Girl at (and on top of) the Kitchen Table."
Art Freak 1-2 Spring, Summer 2006.: Carol Parks. Studio City, California. Art, D.I.Y. Gift of the author.
The Assassin and the Whiner 5, 6 (1996).: Los Angeles, California. Comics. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
Attack Flotilla.: Kerrville, Texas. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
Bedtime Dream Zine 2.: Steven DiSebastian, multiple authors. Lindenwold, New Jersey. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
Beer Zine (1995).: Multiple authors. Los Angeles, California. Comics. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
behind wire fences. (2005?).: Anna. [Colorado.] Personal. (Gay/Lesbian, Race, Adoption.)
Best Zine Ever! 4 (2005), 5 (2006): Greag Means (a.k.a. Greg Beans), editor. An annual review of the best zines of the year, according to the contibutors. Reviews.
Beyond Hinduism 24, 25 (1997).: Portland, Oregon. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
Bloom Where You're Planted: The Craftslut Manifesto. Round One. 2005.: Katie D. Ries. [Colorado Springs, Colorado.] Personal: crafts. Author is CC student. These were sold in the Tutt Library vending machine for $1.00.
Bony Landmarks. A 'Zine of True Adventure and Cultural Artifacts. Nonfiction, comics, drawings, poems, & an appreciation for the DIY aesthetic. 1-3.: Multiple authors. Tucson. Literary.
Brain Food 13-14.: Mike Toft. Minneapolis, Minnesota. Comics. Gift of the author.
Brewster 1.5 (n.d.): Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Personal, punk. By "Charisma."
Bulkhead.: Olympia, Washington. Comics. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
Cheetah, Oh Sweet Cheetah 1.: Berkeley, California. Music. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
Chord Easy, 5th edition.: Bert. Philomath, Oregon. Chords. Gift of the author.
Christ Love Underground 8 (1996).: Colorado. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
Cite this zine! November 2006.: The Zine Intern. New York, NY. Gift of Jenna Freedman.
Clear 3 (1997).: Jason Beauchamp. Townsend, Massachusetts. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
Clip Tart 4, 5 (2007-2008).: Susan Boren. Austin, Texas. Personal.
Clones 7, 8, 9, 10, 10.5, 11 (1996-1997).: Marc. Keene, New Hampshire. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
Cog 6.: Linda Wojtowick. Missoula, Montana. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
Collected Letters 4 (1997).: Multiple authors. Boston, Massachusetts. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
Costumes. 2005.: Heather Mann. Texas. Personal: Halloween costumes.
Crapulescence. [ca. 2005?]: Stephanie S. Forth Worth, Texas. Personal.
Cryptic Slaughter 6 (1996).: Spokane, Washington. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
Damn: Pulling Teeth from the Jaws of Death.: Brian Johnson. Greenville, Pennsylvania. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
Dead Not Dead 9.: Cyndi. Oviedo, Florida. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
Debris 2 (1996).: Yorkville, Illinois. Comics. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
Denver Zine Calendar 2007, 2008.: Denver Zine Library. Denver, Colorado. Includes a history of the DZL.
Denver Zine Fest '07: Denver Zine Library. Denver, Colorado. Pages by different local zinesters.
The Denver Zine Library Review Summer/Fall 2006, Spring 2007: Denver Zine Library. Denver, Colorado.
The Dependant 1 (late 1990s?).: Colorado Springs, Colorado. Music. Gift of The Leechpit, Colorado Springs, 2005.
De'Pressed Int'l. 8, 9.: Multiple authors. Detroit, Michigan. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
Dishwasher 14 (1994).: Portland, Oregon. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
Dork Book 6 v. 1, 6 v. 2, 8.: James Lloyd. Hopkins, Minnesota. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
Dreamwhip 11 (n.d.), 12 (n.d.) and 14 (2006): Bill Brown, Lubbock, Texas. Personal.
Drop Out 4 (1997).: Sacramento, California. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
Dumpster Land 9.: Dave. Chicago, Illinois. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
Evia. Vol. 1 No. 2 and Final Issue (1990-1991?).: Multiple authors, all Colorado College students. [Colorado Springs, Colorado.] Sex.
Fat Nipples 4 (1994).: Trenton, New Jersey. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
Fiasco #1 (1995?) and #2 (The City, Spring & Summer 1996).: Steve Lawson. Denver, Colorado and Newark, Delaware. Author is CC Humanities Librarian.
Five Simple Steps to Greater Joy in this World of Sorrow [2001?]: Wayne Allen Brenner. Austin, Texas.
For the Love of God [two undated issues].: Minneapolis, Minnesota. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
Free, Blonde and 21: A Mary Beth Hughes Fanzine [2005?]: Stephanie S. Fort Worth, Texas. Fanzine.
From Here to There and Back Again 1, 2.: Shannon Perez-Darby. Denver, Colorado. Personal.
Funeral 3.: San Francisco, California. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
Futotcho 2, 3 (1998?).
: Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Music. Gift of The Leechpit, Colorado Springs, 2005.
Future Fantasteek 1 (July 2006), 2 (Feb. 2007), 3 (July 2007), 4 (Feb. 2008), 5 (Oct. 2008), 6 (March 2009).: Jackie Batey. United Kingdom. Advertising, humor, art. Gift of the author.
Go Metric 7.: Astoria, New York. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
Going Nowhere 3 (late 1990s?).: Arvada, Colorado. Music. Gift of The Leechpit, Colorado Springs, 2005.
Greenwoman 1-4 (April 2008, August 2008, December 2009[actually 2008], May 2009).: Sandra Knauf. Colorado Springs, Colorado. "My adventures in life and gardening." Gift of the author.
Growler Distro Catalog & Zine (Spring 2007): Denver, Colorado. Music, punk, personal. Half distro catalog, half zine with columns by several authors. Molly Zachary
Hi-Y (1997).: Ashby, Massachusetts. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
Hoozdo 2-8 (2007-2009).: Phoenix, Arizona. First issue gift of Hoozdo, 2008. Two-year subscription purchased in November 2008.
Hot Cherry 1, 3, 4 (1998).: Lakewood, Colorado. Music. Gift of The Leechpit, Colorado Springs, 2005.
Hot Shower 4 (2008?).: Comics. Gift of the author.
How I Learned to Do IT Bloody Murder (1998).: Heather Lynn. Grayslake, Illinois. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
Howling Swonk and The Pocket Swonk (1995 and undated).: Greg Petix and Chris Cilla. Tucson, Arizona. Comics. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
The Huge Underpants of Gloom 1-3 (2007-2009).: Jessy Randall, multiple authors. Colorado Springs, Colorado. Literary. Gift of Jessy Randall.
Hydroge-Nation. 2005.: Violet Shivers. Texas. Food and health.
I Hate You 1.: Brooklyn, New York. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
HunterGatheress Journal 1-2 (2008-2009).: Joan d'Arc. Providence, Rhode Island. Literary/occult. Gift of the editor, 2009.
An Incomplete Record of Conversation (1997).: [Massachusetts?]. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
Intox 3 (1998?).
: Estes Park, Colorado. Music. Gift of The Leechpit, Colorado Springs, 2005.
Iron Feather Journal. 13, 15, 16 (2005-2006).: Stevyn. Boulder, Colorado. Music and much, much more. (For example: a comparison of macaroni and cheese brands.)
It's Alive Fanzine 15.: Fred Hammer. Oxnard, California. Music. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
Ivan (1997).: Allston, Massachusetts. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
Jeb Comics [1?], 2.: Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Comics. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
Jot Outlet 2, 6, 7.: Multiple authors. Chicago, Illinois. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
Just That Good. 11 (the sex ed issue). 2005.: Becca Confidential. Forth Worth, Texas. Personal.
Kablooey Goes Way Out! 3 (1990s?).: Albuquerque, New Mexico. Brian Angel. Music. Gift of The Leechpit, Colorado Springs, 2005.
Knowhere (formerly known as Monkeywrench) 1 (March/April 2000).: Portales, New Mexico. Music. Gift of The Leechpit, Colorado Springs, 2005.
King-Cat: Comics and Stories. 50-54, 57, 59-60, 62-69 (1996-2008). (purchased 4-issue subscription starting with issue 68).: John Porcellino. Denver, Colorado. Comics, personal. With two related titles done with Joe Chiappetta: Silly Daddy / Belmont Harbor (1995) and Silly-Cat (1997). Issues 52 and 54 gift of Steve Lawson, 2007. Issue 53 gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
The Lavendar Hoe: Shannon Perez-Darby and Amelia Crewe. Denver, Colorado. Personal. Gay/Lesbian. "Hysterically funny letters to celebrities."
The Little Zine that Could 2.: David A. Brunswick, Ohio. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
The Loafer Manifesto: History, Philosophy and Other Goodies. Vol. 1, issues 1 and 2; Vol. 2, issues 1-2 (2005-2007).: Briana Aragon, Trevor Isham, Jess Arnsteen, Samuel Yarabek, Warren Woodrich Pettine, Ian Ross. Authors are all Colorado College students. [Colorado Springs, Colorado.]
London Tour Diary: Patrick Porter. Denver, Colorado. Personal: travel. Gift of the author, 2007.
Love is for Suckers (1997).: Mike Straight. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
Low Tide 3 (1997).: C. Fergues. Ashby, Massachusetts. Comics. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
Lower East Side Librarian. Winter Solstice Shout Out 2005.: Jenna Freedman. New York, NY. Personal. Gift of Jessy Randall.
Magic Plastic Plastic Cassette Factory Nova Feedback 6, 7, 8 (2007-2008).: Michael James Bowman. Brooklyn, New York. Drawings.
La Mala Manzana. 2-11 (1998-2000). With the dummies and plate film from issue 9.: Colorado Springs, Colorado. Music. Most issues gift of The Leechpit, Colorado Springs, 2005. Issue #9 and plate film gift of Jefferson Q. Disidente, aka Jeff DeMers, 2006.
Mediaburn Snowboard Digest. 1 (2002?).: Brooke Geery and Chris Stepanek. Scottsdale. Includes article "The History of Snowboard Zines." Gift of Gary M. Santoro.
Midget Breakdancing Digest 7-12 (1998-1999).: Longmont, Colorado. Music. Gift of The Leechpit, Colorado Springs, 2005.
Midnight Special Vol. 1, no. 1; Vol. 1. no. 2; Vol. 2, no. 1 (2007-2008).: Writing by Texas prisoners, selected by Texas prisoners. Sugar Land, Texas. Purchase, 2008.
Milk (2006).: Blaise Larmee (CC student). [Colorado Springs, Colorado.] Drawings, textless. Gift of the author.
Modest Proposal Magazine. 1-3, 5-6 (2003-2006).: Ryan McKee. Tempe, Arizona. Humor.
Murder Can Be Fun 15.: John Marr. San Francisco, California. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
My Boring Pathetic Life 5 (Spring/Summer 1995).: Chris. Trenton, New Jersey. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
Needles for Teeth. Vol. 1 , issue 1 - Vol. 2, issue 2 (2005-2006).: [Denver, Colorado.]
Next Exit 8 (2008).: Hosho McCreesh and Caleb Puckett. San Antonio, Texas. Literary.
NIB 2 (1994).: Ron Rege. Cambridge, Massachusetts. Comics. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
No. 5 (1993).: Marc Arsenault. Berkeley, California. Comics. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
No Pouting. 1-3 (2003-2005).: Jesse Yedinak. [Boulder, Colorado.] Personal. "My Mission: To promote the art of surviving everyday life."
Non/Monogamy.: Shannon Perez-Darby. Denver, Colorado. Personal.
Now We Are Forty (2008).: John Porcellino. Denver, Colorado. Personal: comics.
Octojello 3 (1997).: Ted Concocted. Portland, Oregon. "Food & neurotica." Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
Ode to Doughnuts 2003.: Stephanie Scarborough. Forth Worth, Texas. Personal: poems.
The ones that Everybody Knows (2006).: John Porcellino. Denver, Colorado. Personal: comics, constellations.
Option Paralysis 4 and 6. 2005.: Jessica Champion. Austin, Texas. Number 6 is cowritten with Carolyn. Personal.
Outlet 1 & 2, 3, 4.: Steven DiSebastian. Lindenwold, New Jersey. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
Over the Counter 6 (1996?).: Casper, Wyoming. Music. Gift of The Leechpit, Colorado Springs, 2005.
Pale White Sweet Bizness Thing (1993).: Ron Rege. Cambridge, Massachusetts. Comics. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
Paranoia: The Conspiracy & Paranormal Reader 40-50 (2006-2009).: Joan d'Arc, Al Hidell. Providence, Rhode Island. Gift of Joan d'Arc, 2009.
Phlox Fanzeen 4 (1996).: Scott McDonald. Arcadia, Florida. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
The Pleasant Unicorn: The World's Sleaziest Tabloid.: Stephanie Scarborough. Forth Worth, Texas. Personal: poems.
Pretending It's the Eighties. [ca. 2005?]: Stephanie Scarborough. Forth Worth, Texas. Personal: Duran Duran.
poems from october two thousand seven October, 2007.: Jeffrey Glenn Hansen (CC student). [Colorado Springs, Colorado.] Poems. Gift of the author.
Project 76. 2 (2005?).: Jack. [Denver, Colorado.] Personal. Transgender. "in this zine i talk about my body. that means fat stuff, trans stuff, self mutilation, sexual abuse, body modification, s and m, cops, etc."
the rabbit fodder addict 3. 2005.: Stephanie S. Forth Worth, Texas. Vegan recipes.
Radical South [2005?]: Niku Arbabi. Austin, Texas. Politics.
Rats in the Hallway 6 (October/November 1997), 10 (Winter 1998), 12.: Evergreen, Colorado. Music. Gift of The Leechpit, Colorado Springs, 2005.
The Red Pill Vol. 1. No. 1 (2002?) - ongoing, incomplete.: Grand Junction, Colorado. "The Red Pill is published by Grand Junction Alternative Media, with the aim of publishing stories and ideas that the mainstream media won't cover."
Resist 7, 28, 33 (undated, 1997, 1998).: Minneapolis, Minnesota. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
Resistance is Fertile. Colorado College World Social Forum, 2005.: [Colorado Springs, Colorado.]
Rest.: Minneapolis, Minnesota. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
Schuell G (1997).: Lafayette, Indiana. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
Scrappy 1 (2007): Niku Arbabi. Austin, Texas. Crafts, DIY.
Sherbert Magazine 4 (pastimes issue, with CD, September 2003).: Dan Weise and Jenna Wilson. Denver, Colorado. Literary.
shortandqueer 1-7 (August 2004-March 2007).: Kelly Shortandqueer. Denver, Colorado. Transgender.
Sideshow.: D.g. Diamond, Ohio. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
The Super Successful Guy and Reports from a Single Successful Guy (1997 and undated).: Tim O'Brien. Seaford, New York. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
The Sixth Minky 1-6, September 2006-February 2007.: Maaike Davidson. Moscow, Idaho. Personal. Gift of the author.
Skeleton News 7 May 2007.: Chicago, Illinois.
Smack 3, 4 (1996 and undated).: Houston, Texas. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
Smell of Dead Fish 46.: Pensacola, Florida. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
The South Texas Experience. 2005 Summer.: Noemi Martinez. Edinburg, Texas. Personal.
Spaghetti Dinner and Dancing 2, 4, 5, 9 (1996-1997).: Randy, multiple authors. Issue four is also titled "The Worst of No Talent Comics." Missoula, Montana. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
Spleen 1, 7.: Las Vegas, Nevada. "The angry little humor zine." Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
Spleen-A-Zine (1993, 1995, 1996).: Adam Beebe. Santa Cruz, California. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
Suburban Home 3 (December 1995), 4, 5 (June 1996), 6 (March/April 1997).: Boulder, Colorado. Music. Gift of The Leechpit, Colorado Springs, 2005.
Tales from Thee Diner 3 (ca. 1997?).: [Suzanne M. DeGrasse]. Rochester, New York. Gift of the author, 2008.
This is Where I Always Think of You (2008).: [Jessy Randall. Colorado Springs, Colorado.] Gift of the author, 2008. Personal.
This Room Has No Walls 1, [unnumbered].: Lauren Storey and Sarah Williamson. Huron, Ohio. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
Thought Crime 3, [4] (Fall and Winter 1998).: Dan Wars. Brewster, Massachusetts. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
3 Poems About Fog (2006).: John Porcellino. Denver, Colorado. Personal: poems/comics.
Tidbit 2, 12 (undated and 1996).: Jim Tidbit, multiple authors. Columbus, Ohio. Dos-a-dos binding. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
the u.l.f. (ca. 2005?): Jared Maher. [Boulder?, Colorado]
vanishing animal. 1988.: Colorado College Creative Writing Poetry Workshop. [Colorado Springs, Colorado.] Literary.
Very Hairy Berry: A DIY Crafters Zine! 1. [2005?]: Lisa Brank. Dallas, Texas. Crafts.
The Widow's Mite.: Oviedo, Florida. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
The Wisdom Zine (2008?).: Rochester, New York? Gift of Jessy Randall, 2008.
Word Cocktail 1-5 (2008-2009).: Harold Isaac Katz, ed. Colorado Springs, Colorado. Poems by Harold Isaac Katz, Orphios, Julianza K. Shavin, and Karen Sucharski. Gift of the editor, 2009.
World Salad: More Horses. 2004.: By "Chaired." [Texas.] Comics.
The Worst of No Talent Comics 3, 4 (1997 and undated).: Randy. Missoula, Montana. Comics. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
XOXOXO.: Stella Shears. San Francisco, California. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
Yeast Hoist 6 (1997).: Ronald J.M. Rege Jr. Cambridge, Massachusetts. Comics. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.
The Yellow Rake. Issue #6 (The Anniversary Issue), Vol. 2 issues 1-3 (November 2005 - March 2006) and undated.: Multiple authors. Brian Polk, editor. Denver, Colorado.

Yikes (postmarked 1996 and 1997).: Arvada, Colorado. Gift of Amy Ziegler, 2008.

Zine Guide & Index 6 (1998): Brent Ritzel, editor. Evanston, Illinois. Reviews.
Zine Librarian Zine 2 (2003): Multiple authors. "Advice for a young zine librarian." Portland, Oregon.
Zine World 22, 24 (2007): Jerianne, editor. Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Reviews. Subscription order placed May 1, 2007. Zine World web site.


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