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<Title>MISCELLANEOUS M - Z </Title> May be reproduced this as long as this sentence is included. <DT> Machination: Seattle Cacophony Society Issue 10 February '94 <DD>Now that Seattle has finally gotten their Cacophony Society together can New York be far behind. I like how they included notes on how the past events went. February brings us night time outdoor ballroom dancing and a bungee jump barbecue. I sounds like the donut tasting tour and Shakespeare on the bus both went really well. But the best part -- the results of their big Jamazine party. A funky art book with collages and other insanity. Off-the-wall fun for the wicked and wet residents of Seattle. 2 stamps Each , Subs: $10.00 for 12 issues to Seattle Cacophony Society, P.O. Box 31848, Seattle, WA 98103-1848 (4 Pages/HL/RSF) No trades/no ads. <DT> Mawewi: Your Breezy Reader Vol 4 Issue 6 Dec. '93 <DD>A wonderful little newsletter that's completely unfocused but completely enjoyable. Quotes, puzzles, statisics, news bites, factoids, and astronomy. 1994 is here so to celebrate it they look back in history to find interesting events 100, 200, 800, 1400, and 3000 years ago. News about China's changing economy, tips for avoiding hangovers, new rules for living, and July '93 weather records. A very good design makes this a delight to read. $2.00 Each , Subs: $10.00 for 6 issues to Alex Rainer, Adastra West Inc., P.O. Box 874, Mahwah, NJ 07430-0874 (6 Pages/S/RSF) back issues/no ads. <DT> Mercury Artlink Vol 2 Issue 1 January '94 <DD>A newsletter seeking for forge change in many aspects of people's lives through metaphysics. I enjoyed the essay attempting to explore the universal appeal of Bevis & Butt-Head. Also rants about the attempted new FDA nutritional restrictions, the nature of personal freedom, and a short story. $2 Each , Subs: $18.00 for 12 issues to Lawrence Christopher, Mercury Artlink, P.O. Box 282, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 (8 Pages/S/RSF) No trades/submissions OK/no ads. <DT> Mickey Rourke Issue 6 Winter '94 <DD>A Micky Rourke Fanzine -- almost. It's more like a zine with stories of cheap booze, desperation, lonelyness, bad plumbing, and death. Two new serials: Henry Tudor Grotto's novel *Caffeine Ledger* and Randy's story about wining the lottery. More gritty horoscopes, more Betty Broderick stories, chapter three of Heather VonKohr's Sadie Starbuck story, part five of A Night on the Town in Cleveland (by Randy), chapter four of The Secret Goldfish, chapter five of What We Do is Secret, and chapter six of Speed is Just a Question of Money (my favorate title) Many of the stories art to be continued in the next issue. $1 Each , Subs: $ 4.00 for 4 issues to Randy Russell, T.B.S. Publishing, P.O Box 12525, Seattle, WA 98111-4525 (32 Pages/M/RSF) submissions OK/back issues/no ads. <DT> Mimsy Musing: A Journal of Ideas and Fiction on Children and their Care Issue 14 Dec. '93 <DD>A zine for children, new parents, and pediatric nurses. Filled with enjoyable fiction, simple poetry, whimsical ideas, and practical medical advice. Very friendly and very much alive. I like the short stories in this issue. They illustrate the drama of raising children. Richard Ferrie wrote a story about rambunctious children in a car, Dede Hammond about children's imagination, and Dennis Carroll Jones about going on a nature hike. If you're a peidiatric care professional or just a new parent looking for something to read, then check it out. $2.50 Each to David Hutchinson, P.O. Box 161613, Sacramento, CA 95816 (15 Pages/S/RSF) submissions OK/back issues/no ads. <DT> Mind Toilet Issue 3 <DD>A chaotic ranty zine that's pissed off and not afraid to tell you why. Why Guliani is a fascist, economic problems of New York, and sex tips. $1 Each , Subs: $ 4.50 for 5 issues to Sir Joekr, P.O. Box 6132, Long Island City, NY 11106-2866 (8 Pages/S/RSF) submissions OK/back issues/no ads. <DT> Misc.: A Report on Popular Culture in Seattle and Beyond Issue 89 Feb. '94 <DD>A fun little personal/rant/political/pop culture/weird news/humor zine. Two densly packed pages with lots of opinions and insights into Seattle life and the world around us. Clark discussed the various names given to Gen-X/twentysomethings, complains about a comic strip that ran in the SF Weekly, and reported on the new marketing tool from Columbia records but designed to look just like an indie music zine. It's all true and it's all in Seattle. A good insight into the wacky world of Seattle. $1 Each , Subs: $ 7.00 for 12 issues to Clark Humphrey, 2510 Western, Box #411 Seattle, WA 98121 (2 Pages/S/RSF) No trades/submissions OK/no ads. <DT> Mouth: The Voice of Disablity Rights Vol 4 Issue 5 Jan/Feb '94 <DD>A brilliant disablity impowerment magazine. Funny, intelligent, and thought-provoking, with a humorous angry spirit that made me laugh out loud. Mostly composed of short personal essays by community members that cut right to the heart of their emotions. This is the "justice" issue and as with most people the concept of justice invokes anger, typically because there's so little of it in the system. Angry rants about white-colar crime; a rundown of legal rignts; conversations with two diability rights attorneys; an interview with the advocacy group Mother from Hell; the creative accounting practices of the MDA; the lack of access in churches; and photos from the recent ADAPT demonstration. Top notch -- entertaining and informative. $3 Each , Subs: $32.00 for 6 issues to Lucy , Free Hand Press, 61 Brighton St, Rochester, NY 14607 (48 Pages/S/RSF) No trades/submissions OK/back issues/no ads. <DT> Mudflap Issue 6 <DD>Greta was nice enough to send me this issue, which is really cool cuz it's a great issue. Tons of clear half-toned photos, great comix, and the usual assortment of wonderful travel stories. The big trip here is to Europe. She missed the international messenger thing but did spend time in Germany, Prague, and Southern Czechoslovakia. She also went up to Portland and to Toronto that had this cool combination bike shop/film screening hall. The map in this issue lists cool places to find Marlboro Miles. Why? Cuz she needs a new sleeping bag and likes getting stuff for free. Aaron *Cometbus* makes a guest appearance to tell us about a girl he fell for. Don't forget all the cool stuff to do in San Fracisco, including playing the game of Mission Gladiator. She even found room to interview the cool bike mechanic Al Sobrante and Alcohol Funnycar. One of my favorate local zines. $1 + 2 stamps Each to Greta , Mudflap, 628 Hampshire St, San Francisco, CA 94110-2115 (40 Pages/HL/RSF) no ads. <DT> N Issue 25 December '93 <DD>A magazine from Northwestern University. One of the better university mags I've seen. I liked the interesting found text (courtesy of Heath *(Karma Lapel)* Row, like promotional booklets and strange tracts. An interview with the owner of the local pagan shop Explorations; the transformation of art into mainstream culture; a discussion of the breast obsessed Hooters resturant chain; photos from Nepal; and meditation on the death of Elvis. $1 Each , Subs: $15.00 for 6 issues to N Magazine, 1999 Sheridan Road Box 28, Evanston, IL 60208 (32 Pages/S/RSF) back issues/takes ads. <DT> New Age Patriot: Quaterly Newsmagazine fro Drug, Environmental & Social Reform Activists Vol 4 Issue 4 Winter '94 <DD>An excellent hemp re-legalization zine with a good deal of real data about the many uses of hemp and the dangerous stupidities of the War on (some) Drugs. Bruce told us about the unusual "coincidences" of public figures getting busted after making public statements criticizing current drug war tactics. More bad news -- Bill Clinton's hard-line view on drug policy, how D.A.R.E does not work, and a report from the International Drug Policy Day. Great source for activist information. $2.50 Each , Subs: $15.00 for 6 issues to Bruce Cain, New Age Patriot, P.O. Box 419, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127- 0419 (20 Pages/S/RSF) submissions OK/back issues/takes ads. <DT> New Hampshire Gazette: The Nation's Oldest Newspaper Vol 238 Issue 25 January '94 <DD>Founded in 1756 by Daniel Fowle, New Hampshire's first printer, it was seized by Steven Fowle on May Day 1989 who's been publishing ever since. News, updates, and "daily rants," where Steven writes daily comments about governmental attrocities and other organized vermin. Steve found a photo of Daniel Fowle's original printing press -- now if he can only get his hands on the actual machine, life would be perfect. The Daily Rant goes back to August and continues through September. Comments about the BATF raid on Waco, Richard Nixon, the Pope, and NASA. SASE or stamps Each , Subs: $10.00 for 12 issues to Steve Fowle, New Hampshire Gazette, 37 Skunk Farm Rd, Hillsborough, NH 03244 (4 Pages/L/RSF) back issues/no ads. <DT> New Settler Interview Issue 81 Feb. '94 <DD>Lots of ads frame several long interviews with some facinating Northern California residents. Interviews with Bill Johnson about rejoining the land and Michael Potts about his book *The Independent Home and creating high tech rural homes. A very interesting zine. $1.25 Each , Subs: $12.50 for 12 issues to New Settler Interview, P.O. Box 702, Mendocino, CA 95460 (48 Pages/S/RSF) takes ads. <DT> New World Rising Issue 21 <DD>A big Deadhead newspaper that's chock full of contacts and resources. Sometimes hard to read with it's hippy-dippy layout style but that's all part of the charm. A great resource for finding your old friends or meeting new ones. They design, while still crowded and chaotic, is becoming more readable (or is it decipherable). Lots of useful stuff here, like a summer calender of events (last summer), community solutions to world problems, how to make a women's menstrual calendar, food safety, herbal remedies, creating personal transformations, and many informative reprints. free/$1.00 Each , Subs: $ 5.00 for 6 issues to Greatful Fred, 71 Hope Street, Box 33 Providence, RI 02906 (12 Pages/T/RSF) submissions OK/no ads. <DT> No Fondue Issue 1 <DD>A single-sheeter from Sarah that's an honest document of her feelings. Nine cures for boredom; how to make the world more colorful; and things that piss her off. free/1 stamp Each to Sarah , 30 Sylvan Ave, Chelmsford, MA 01824-1847 (2 Pages/S/RSF) No trades/no ads. <DT> No God We Trust Issue 3 Feb. '94 <DD>A zine closely tied to the punk community but with enough unique material to stand out. There's a rant about media control, a collection of some trully effective scams, stories about being a punk in a small town, a sophisticated eassay about hope for positive change, Scott explains why he went straight edge, and the proper way to address an adult. $2 Each , Subs: $ 6.00 for 4 issues to Scott Something, P.O. Box 1313, Nevada, CA 95959 (28 Pages/S/RSF) submissions OK/back issues/no ads. <DT> Nude & Natural: The Quarterly Journal of Clothes-Optional Living Vol 13 Issue 2 <DD>A wonderfully illustrated magazine devoted to promoting clothes optional lifestyles. News, nude beach listings, personal essays, and lots of ads for nudist communities around the world. There's strong focus on pictures with many of them are of the down-home, self-portrait, variety. Frank Cordelle included a portfolio of pictures from his series of female nudes called "Century" that is designed as a chronology of portraits from birth through age 100. He wrote an ejoyable piece about his development towards (nude) body acceptace and included comments from the women he photographed. Zae Zatoon told us about food problems and body acceptance, Mark Chabers wrote about breast cancer, Nicke Hoffman told us how to start a naturist group, and Lee Baxandall researched America's firt nudist colony established in 1932. $9.00 Each , Subs: $25.00 for 4 issues to The Naturalist, P.O. Box 132, Oshkosh, WI 54902 (120 Pages/S/RSF) No trades/submissions OK/back issues/takes ads. <DT> Nuthing Sacred Issue 7 Spring '93 <DD>A great zine with a hard edge. Lots of poetry, interviews, graffix, fiction, and essays focusing on such issues as LA life, harsh movies, Punk, and sex. More interviews with leading figures in the punk/muisc/zine community. Leading the pack is a surprisingly sympathetic piece about Zendik Farm including an interview with the two leaders Arol and Wulf. Also Kembra of Karen Black, the L.A. Mudpeople, and Annie Sprinkle make apperances. I liked dis one. $4 Each , Subs: $12.00 for 4 issues to Jay Sosnicki, Nothing Sacred, P.O. Box 3516, Hollywood, CA 90078 (52 Pages/S/RSF) submissions OK/back issues/takes ads. <DT> Nuthing Sacred Issue 7 Interview with Kembra Pfahler of The Voluptuous Horror of Karen Black; fiction about a frustrated horror screenwriter; L.A. Mudpeople, who cover themselves with mud and wander around; Annie Sprinkle interview; a long piece about Zendik Farm, which culminates in an interview with Wulf Zendik, who spouts some homophobic bullshit that wouldn't sound out-of-place coming from a fundamentalist christian. $3 Each to Nuthing Sacred, Box 3516, Los Angeles, CA 90078 (52 Pages/S/LR) No trades/no ads. <DT> Obsrywator Vol 1 Issue 1 <DD>An interesting collection of cartoons, political commentary, and pen pal listings. Unfortunately it's almost all in Polish but this could be a really useful tool for expats or those thinking of moving over there. There's articles about Sir Isaac Newton, Mensa, free energy technology, Satanism, and AIDS. The only thing in English were the few pen pal ads. $1 ??? Each to Piotr Kosibowicz, AM$ POB 12, Krakow 42, Poland (60 Pages/D/RSR) No trades/takes ads. <DT> Off The Wall Vol 1 Issue 1 December '93 <DD>As independent publications often promote free speach, this one is trying to silence it. Graffiti is not only a form of public expression -- it's often the only form of expression for poor inner-city adolesents. In some situations it can be a nisance (like inside subway cars) but it's hardly the biggest problem facing American cities today. Instead of dogmaticly fighting the symptom, why don't people ever consider the source of the problem. I'd like to see more publications covering the causes of urban angst with solutions to municipal social and political problems. Don't miss their top 10 brands of spray paint (tips for taggers); "gang hand signals" chart; "Hispanic gang writing styles" (great for all you font designers); "gang, graffiti art and hip-hop slang" dictionary (for *Rolling Stone-types trying to sound hip; and their offensively ignorant article on zine. , Subs: $30.00 for 12 issues to Tom Backman, Red Desert Digest, P.O. Box 739, LaVerkin, UT 84745 (16 Pages/T/RSF) No trades/back issues/takes ads. <DT> On the Poop Deck Issue 3 <DD>A collection of personal observations and obsurdist essays. This thing just rambles all over the place. Stuff about being a sperm donner, fun ways to stalk people, joining the Israeli army, weird guys in high school, gettting wrong change, the healthy nature of crying, Hollywood street people, the tragedy of The Bible, and notes from a Flipside record release party. 2 stamps Each to Preston , 301 E. Longden Dr., San Gabriel, CA 91775 (20 Pages/D/RSF) No trades/no ads. <DT> One Hit Wonder <DD>A fun zine of skating, pop muisc, drawings, and candy. Lots of different contributors from all over the country -- so send 'em your own stuff. Cynical comments about Bloomington girls, a contest to photograph the coolest librarian, tips for birthday presents, fun candy reviews, what to do with long hair, why rollerblades are cool, comics by Matt Holtz, and interviews with skater Brian Patch, They Might Be Giants, She even trades for gifts of candy. $1 Each to Sarah Becker, One Hit Wonder, 2817 Luciernaga St., Carlsbad, CA 92009- 5927 (0 Pages/D/RSF) submissions OK/no ads. <DT> Out West: The Newspaper That Roams Issue 25 Winter '94 <DD>A thick newspaper of hitting the road in Western U.S. to see what strangeness awaits. Silly signs, strange people, bizzare museums, unusual tourist traps -- the long since forgotten obscurities along the old roads. A few changes in store for the Woodbury family. Well, they're moving -- but that's not all. The sub price went up, Chuck is now being syndicated by the Times News Service, and belive it or not, they are going to take airplane trips once in a while. Chuck and Rodica ventured into Arizona to see what awaits them there. The found the National Shoe Exchange, Biosphere II, a titan missile silo, and a bar decorated with $1 bills. This zine is good reading for people who like to travel away from the interstate drone. You can even order by phone at (800) 274-9378. $3.50 Each , Subs: $11.95 for 4 issues to Chuck Woodbury, Out West, 408 Broad Street, Suite 11-B Nevada City, CA 95959 (44 Pages/T/RSF) No trades/submissions OK/back issues/takes ads. <DT> Out of Bounds: Music, Culture, Politics, Opinions, Reviews Issue 1 Winter '94 <DD>That great punk zine *Slam* is offically dead. I don't care -- Tom Wheeler has started up an even better genneral-interest magazine. Kinda like a cross between *The Baffler, Alternative Press Review,* and *Factsheet Five.* Half the magazine is devoted to serious (yet enjoyable) reprints while the second half is reviews (mostly music though). Leading the pack are two pieces from *The Baffler* -- the marketing of twentysomethings and the comercialization of disent. Most valuable as back issues aren't readily available. Mickey Z. contributed several essays: man's inhumanity, self censorship, and recycling programs. Articles about the Waco deception, the power of the FIJA, remembering Grenada, and bonding through sex too. A couple of muisc interviews (Noise Culture and Vermin Scum) and thirteen pages of music reviews but only eight pages given to print reviews. A very prommising new publication that's a juicy hunk of reading material. Don't forget to send 'em your zines. $3 Each , Subs: $10.00 for 4 issues to Tom Wheeler, PO Box 4809, Alexandria, VA 22303 (56 Pages/S/RSF) submissions OK/takes ads. <DT> PR Watch: Public Interest Reporting on the Public Relations Industry Vol 1 Issue 2 Spring '94 <DD>An important new publication dedicated to explaining and exposing the inner workings of the Public Relations industry. This is crutial information, as any reader of Chomsky knows, "our" government is intricately connected to the media with PR firms/lobbing groups affecting the flow of information. Reading this newsletter can be quite disheartening as you realize what little power anyone has in effecting real change. It just seems like the govenment/PR/media keeps chugging along with real people completely left out of the equation. This second issue reports on the activist group & public policymaking conference, how the group Porter/Novelli takes money and lobbies for both sides of several issues, and more news of PR groups making sure that we'll all be unknowingly poisined by bovine growth hormones. I particularly liked the news clips section. , Subs: $60.00 for 4 issues to John Stauber, 3318 Gregory St, Madison, WI 53711 (12 Pages/S/RSF) No trades/no ads. <DT> Paris in the 20's Vol 1 Issue 1 Winter '94 <DD>An elegant new zine of newsclips put together by a couple of professional clippers in New York. Because everything experpted (without permission) from the *New York Times* we don't get any "neighbors complain about barking dog" stories. What you'll find here are bizarre quotes, insane ramblings, and weird theories -- all firmly within the structures of hard news journalism. "He vowed to kill 'every politician I can find.'" "His drug of choice? 'A lot of things.'" "He attacked the women because he was 'just having urges.'" "Mr. Jackson was under treatment for addiction to painkillers and 'was barely able to function adequately on an intellectual level.'" free/$1 Each to Stephen Sherrill, 324 E. 74th St., Apt. 1C New York, NY 10021 (24 Pages/HL/RSF) No trades/no ads. <DT> Paul's Notebook <DD>The most basic way of making a zine would be to start a scrapbook of clippings and ideas. Then take the entire notebook down to the xerox shop and copy the whole thing, page by page. Paul has done just that and I'm really impressed by the results. He has a spiral-bound notebook that he pasted in pictures and newclips of William Burroughs, The Clash, The Ramones, David Koresh, and many, many things about the Sex Pistols. He also wrote comments about the effects of music, stories about Allen Ginsburg, quotes about the Sex Pistols, and ideas about the dada and Situationist movements. No promises with this one. He said in his letter "This shit & other stuff is available for a dollar or two or maybe just something funny." $2 ??? Each to Paul Hilmarsson, Mambo Publishing House, P.O. Box 7084, 127 Reykjavik, Iceland (35 Pages/L/RSF) no ads. <DT> Pechanko Issue 16 <DD>The world's first trilingual zine? I'm not sure but it's the first I've ever seen. English, Japanese, and Spanish. It's an ejoyable zine about multicultural experiences. This issue documents the Kyoto Connection which is a monthy gathering of Japanese and foreigners for performance, entertainment, and conversation. He drew the stories and wrote out the dialog in the three languages to illustrate all the fun of making a zine and selling it at the Kyoto Connection. $2 cash Each to Iver Torikian, Kagura-cho 6-24, Nishinomiya 662, Japan (12 Pages/S/RSF) submissions OK/back issues/no ads. <DT> Peech Fuzz Issue 3 <DD>Lots of busy xeroxed pages with some very ejoyable personal stories and a few nods to japanese culture. Much better then the first issue, this one is filled with several good stories from Lenya and others. I liked her intro about having extremely good luck and extremely bad luck. I normally don't like "this is my cat" stories but Lenya's story and pictures about "Baxter the confident fat cat" was really amusing. Also stories about her much hated step father; an interview with her friend Heidi Hilker; the tragedy of breast implants; and quotes from Chris Rathouz. This one was really fun to read. $1 + 2 stamps Each to Lenya Papach, 15860 Eagle Point Ct, Chesterfield, MO 63017 (24 Pages/S/RSF) no ads. <DT> Perkins Press: All the print that fits the new Issue 10 Fall '93 <DD>A fun Northhapton freebie that's anything but the typical newspaper of concert listings. Poetry, satire, fiction, photos, reviews, comics, recipies, and just enought ads to keep it going. What a great idea for an article -- ten reasons to reconsider staying in Northampton instead of moving to Seattle. Also the evils of advertising, an interview with the competing local paper, a short story by C.F. Roberts, a long story by Jesica Willis, and no band interviews. free/$1 Each to Will Georgiades, Perkins Press, 13 Perkins Ave, Northampton, MA 01060 (24 Pages/T/RSF) submissions OK/back issues/takes ads. <DT> Piano Issue 13 January '94 <DD>Steve's personal oberservations about music education and the various aspects of piano playing. In this one he explained the "state of grace" attempted by improvising musical performers. Beautifullly laid out and a nice concise read. Recommened to music students and piano enthusiasts. $1 Each , Subs: $10.00 for 12 issues to Steve O'Keefe, First Person Publishing, 871 "H" Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368 (2 Pages/S/RSF) No trades/back issues/no ads. <DT> PopularLIFE Winter '94 <DD>A wonderful collection of funny newsclips, xerox/fax memes, vintage ads, antique postage stamps, detoured comics, and text/image collages. "45 useful ideas" in the theme of the day. How to boil bottle corks, using the word "whoa" to avoid sex on a date, playing horseshoes with old tires, and making raincoats out of bathroom tiles. An enjoyable hodgepodge of weirdness. $2 Each , Subs: $ 8.00 for 4 issues to Mary Arp, LAMAR, 105 Belmont St, Rochester, NY 14620 (18 Pages/D/RSF) submissions OK/no ads. <DT> Prison Legal News: Working to Extend Democracy to All Vol 4 Issue 12 Dec. '93 <DD>A monthly update on issus affecting prisoners and the legal system. Information on both State and Federal systems for a well-rounded, infomative report. The inferior conditions at the Nebraska women's prison were succesfully challanged in court. This should eventually lead to better conditions in women's prisons across the country. An exploration into lead poisoning in prison plumbing systems; news about AIDS in prison; and a history of the Lucasville, Ohio prison. Very important in this day with the U.S. having the highest incarceraton rate in the world. Donation/$1 Each , Subs: $10.00 for 12 issues to Prisoners' Legal News, P.O. Box 1684, Lake Worth, FL 33460 (16 Pages/S/RSF) No trades/submissions OK/no ads. <DT> Public Illumination Magazine Issue 42 Late '93 <DD>Seeing these *Public Illumintion Magazines* now takes me back years and years. I remember hanging out at Sohozat, which eventually went under. I remember Printed Matter, which relocated and turned into a fancy SoHo gallery. I remember going to Little Rickie with my then girlfriend Paula. Started back in 1979, this series of mini-books has wormed it's way into offbeat book stores, art galleries, and giftshops. Each issue is a different theme with a multitule of people contributing short stories and illustrations. He sent me a bunch of 'em. One of my favorates here, #41, "Underwear," contains various wrtings about the subject and the centerfold of "Early European Underwear." The most recent issue, #42, "Enemies," contains wonderfully gritty true-sounding stories about natural and unnatural enemies. Every story's a winner here -- printed on blood-stained paper: Yuppies vs. squatters, strippers vs. barflys, apartment dwellers vs. cockroaches. Put them on your book shelf right next to the Hanuman books. , Subs: $ 3.00 for 2 issues to Ron Kolm, Low-Tech Press, 30-73 47th St, Long Island City, NY 11103 (22 Pages/M/RSF) No trades/submissions OK/back issues/no ads. <DT> Rancid Rants Vol 1 Issue 5 Oct/Nov. '93 <DD>A relatively coherent and perceptive personal rant sheet from Commander Nasal Jelly. I really enjoyed his rant about how all the U.S. companies are getting exclusive contracts to "rebuilt Kuwait" after the U.S. taxpayers spend billions tearing it appart. He also printed the text of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. free/$1 Each , Subs: $ 3.00 for 10 issues to Bernard Schmidling, Yak-Haus Literature Factory, P.O. Box 862, Golden's Bridge, NY 10526 (16 Pages/M/RSF) back issues/no ads. <DT> Riverside Art Scene Issue 14 The layout of this zine is a chaotic jumble of clippings, little drawings and writings that fill up ever square centimeter of each page. Family restaurant reviews; reading materials in ski-mask's shitcloset; biblical errors; Spanish comics about brown paper bags; gays in the military; some pro-Wings, anti-grunge musical opinions, in marked contrast to the Linda-bashing one usually sees; much, much more. $2 Each to Riverside Art Scene, Box 638, Kenmore, NY 14217 (20 Pages/D/LR) No trades/no ads. <DT> Rough Draft: The Official Organ of the San Francisco Cacophony Society Issue 89 February '94 <DD>Plans for upcomming events and reports on the past doings of the San Francisco Cacophony Society. Events for August include a big meteor shower party, tiki worship in San Mateo, a 60's styled Tupperware barbecue, a wake for frozen pets, and sketching by candlelight. Burning Man is fast approaching. (Maybe past by the time you read this.) Don't miss next years big Labor Day desert camping party bonfire extravaganza. Meeting are now being held on occasional Mondays at Tommy's Joynt. , Subs: $12.00 for 12 issues to Rough Draft, PO Box 426392, San Francisco, CA 94142-6392 (2 Pages/L/RSF) No trades/no ads. <DT> Rubberband Issue 2 <DD>A music-oriented zine with lots of interesting essays thrown in. I especially like the clear photos of bands taken at shows. Tips for staying awake; a true life abortion story; fanatical devotion to the colonel (of Kentucky Fried Chicken); an appreciation of TV; and an interview with Bad Manners. $1 Each , Subs: $ 6.00 for 6 issues to Sarah Paranoid, 100 Rose Dr, Columbia, SC 29205 (36 Pages/D/RSF) No trades/submissions OK/no ads. <DT> Rural Network Advocate Issue 119 Dec. '93 <DD>An organization devoted to country-oriented environmentally concerned singles. Lots of short personal essays that also double as personal ads. Lois set the record straight about how difficult rural life can be -- but she also told us how rewarding it is, Elmer explained why her joined Rural Network, and Ann contributed a poem. Very reasurring. , Subs: $12.00 for 12 issues to Lois Fields, Rural Network Inc., 6236 Borden Rd, Boscobel, WI 53805 (8 Pages/S/RSF) No trades/submissions OK/takes ads. <DT> Schmaga Vol 4 Issue 3 September '93 <DD>Food, beer, and personal stories. Three of my favorate things. Jim tells us the story of his trip to reno for new beer tastes and new beer glasses. I can't wait for the next one featuring the Second Annual Christmas Beer Roundup. Denise Dumars *(Reviews)* contributed a new story about the haunted vesals The Queen Mary and The Spruce Goose. Jim also reviewed a few old zines -- a few *very* old zines -- ten from 1840 to 1936. Great illustrations and graphics too. From the victorian era to the modern day. Highly recommended! $2 Each , Subs: $ 5.00 for 3 issues to Jim Kern, P.O. Box 8062, Vallejo, CA 94590 (28 Pages/D/RSF) submissions OK/takes ads. <DT> Semi-Automatic Issue 1 <DD>A Situationist-inspired zine that takes angry jabs at contemporary culture. Mostly essays sprinkled with collages. There's a sophisticated critique of appropriation of other native cultures, the life of underground paralell culture, an analysis of how our society survives through mass consumption, James Koehnline contributed a poem about the secret history of America, and a recipie for gingerbread cookies. $2 Each , Subs: $ 7.00 for 4 issues to P. Mullins, P.O. Box 4475, Chattanooga, TN 37405 (26 Pages/S/RSF) submissions OK/no ads. <DT> Shenandoah Newsletter Vol 20 Issue 11 Feb. '94 <DD>News and information for Native-Americans. Resources, contacts, and intriguing essays with a strong ecological bent. The information is uniquely organized by Indian tribe. This issue has the results of the Hawaii tribunal documenting how the U.S. govenment violated international and coustmary law in dealing with the native poeple of Hawaii. Many resources here too especially dealing with Native-American health issues. $1.50 Each , Subs: $14.50 for 12 issues to Shenandoa Newsletter, 736 West Oklahoma St, Appleton, WI 54914 (22 Pages/S/RSF) No trades/submissions OK/takes ads. <DT> Slack Vol 2 Issue 1 Nov/Dec '93 <DD>Definetely one of your better local freebies touching on more then just the typical show reviews. Actually this issue doesn't have any show reviews *or* club listings. How appropriate that a publication called "Slack" (one of many) has an interview with Richard *(Slacker)* Linklater. It's a good interview where he talked about Dazed and Confused and filmmaking in genneral. Also Ivan Illich wrote an essay about health, J. Malia Alper explored some unusaul ways to make money, Todd Pruzan deconstructed the Sony MiniDisk ad, Lara Peters talked with a midwife, Alison Dorfman interviewed Baldo Rex, and D. Anthony Mahone contributed a portfolio of photographs. An excellent document of Gen-X/twentysomething culture. $2 Each , Subs: $12.00 for 6 issues to Jeff Stark, Small Time Press, 1225 College #5, Boulder, CO 80302 (40 Pages/S/RSF) No trades/takes ads. <DT> Slack Vol 2 Issue 1 Nov/Dec 93 <DD>A college-town alternative-type zine with lots to chew on: poetry, features, fiction, essays, and other thoughtful writing. In this issue: River Phoenix's death; health and health care; interview with Richard (Slacker, Dazed and Confused) Linklater; the new U.S. Postal service logo and Zima reviewed; weird jobs folks have had; photo essay of Black American faces; interview with a midwife. 2.00 Each , Subs: $12.00 for 6 issues to Matthew Jaffe, The Small Time Press, 1225 College #5, Boulder, CO 80302 (40 Pages/S/MIR) No trades/takes ads. <DT> Slow Death Issue 3 Jan/Feb '94 <DD>With reprints, rants, poetry, and reveiws Christian is trying to forge a Virginia scene. There's a reprint from *The Source* and a collection of quotes. $1 Each , Subs: $ 6.00 for 12 issues to Christian Hendrickson, 14346 Warwick Blvd, Suite 368-106 Newport, VA 23602 (0 Pages/D/RSF) submissions OK/back issues/no ads. <DT> Slumber Issue 5 <DD>A fun zine by a totally broke slacker stuck in upscale Sonoma County. This issue was reduced to such a tiny size cuz he's so broke he had to move back in with his parents and you just can't pay Kinkos with food stamps. Most of the stuff in this issue is about urban survival and living at home. He's got lots of stuff ready to run in the next issue. Let's help him out so get get the funds together to print it. 2 stamps Each to Spence , P.O. Box 139, Cazadero, CA 95421-0139 (32 Pages/2X3/RSF) no ads. <DT> Slumber Issue 1 #1: Surrealist games, casting runes instead of the I Ching;#2: a Caroliner Rainbow interview, and some thoughts about selling stuff and zines as therapy; #3 is a 1-pager; #4 has a guide to cheap coffee in Sonoma county, buying the New Yorker despite being broke, slugs in the bathroom, a guide to the few cool places in Santa Rosa, and Barbie Mad Libs; #5 is mini-sized, with stuff about moving back in with parents. #6 will have stuff about queer pride. 1 & 2 are 50 cents, 3 & 5 are 25 cents, 4 is $1. to c/o Heather S., Box 139, Cazadero, CA 95421-0139 (0 Pages/LR) No trades/no ads. <DT> Smite Issue 1 <DD>Just sit right back and you'll read a zine ... In the first issue of his new zine, R.P. asks some pointed questions about the life of the castaways on *Gilligan's Island*: Ever tried building a *boat*? He also has a rant about new vs. old *Star Trek* and T.V. addicted trekkies in general. $1 Each to R.P. , P.O. Box 624, Diboll, TX 75941 (12 Pages/D/MLW) No trades/no ads. <DT> Steroid Abuse: The Magazine for the Techno Youth of Today Issue 1 <DD>A British raver zine that awfly small but comes with a whole bunch of other stuff. The zine comes with an "Official Chuff Chuff Security" card and a "Steriod Treatment" ID card. Read enought of these raver flyers and you'll feel like a part of the scene. Br# 1 Each to Peter Polanyk, 41 Geoffrey Close, IllFords Road Cambgerwell, London, SE5 9DA U.K. (0 Pages/RSF) no ads. <DT> Street Beat Vol 3 Issue 1 Winter 93 <DD>A literary magazine featuring first-hand perspectives on homelessness and poverty. Poetry and prose run the gamut from disintegration and hoplessness to empowerment. Robert Corcoran wrote about his experiences living under the Waterloo Bridge in London, Daniel Cannon tells us how he went from being a hard-working carpenter to homeless poverty, and Michelle Stanton gave us her story too. There's also many many poems about life on the street and hope for the future. $2 donation Each , Subs: $10.00 for 4 issues to Community Human Services, 301 Third Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (32 Pages/S/RSF) No trades/submissions OK/takes ads. <DT> Street Voice: An Outreach Tool for Education and Survival Issue 34 January '94 <DD>A short newsletter devoted to the homeless/IV-drug community in Baltimore. A very intriging newsletter with resources, survival tips, communicable diseases, interviews, and personal essays. Strong focus on AIDS and how to avoid catching it. Why people fall into relapse and the causes of crime. free/SASE Each , Subs: $ 6.00 for 12 issues to P.O. Box 22962, Baltamore, MD 21203 (2 Pages/S/RSF) submissions OK/no ads. <DT> Super Cell <DD>A strange collection of media clips and some longer essays. The highlight here is a piece comparing cities to magazines. How one checks out a new city cuz it looks glossing and shinny on the outside but then one you acquire it you explore all the neat stuff inside. There's also some stuff about video games and Dune. free ??? Each to Chris Brimacombe, 96 Gerrard Street E, Apt 11D3 Toronto, ON M5B 1G7 Canada (16 Pages/D/RSF) No trades/submissions OK/no ads. <DT> Survivalist Sig Newsletter: Surviving Disasters through preparaion, self-sufficiency and self reliance Vol 7 Issue 4 December '93 <DD>Some Mensa SIGs are pretentious, some are silly, and some, like this one, are sophisticated and worthwhile publications. This issue features an extensive piece on the weakness in common doors and how to reinforce them so they'll better be able to protect against break-ins. Constitutional rights and survival tips with lots of letters and informative articles from the readers. $1.50 Each , Subs: $ 5.00 for 4 issues to Survivalist Sig Newsletter, P.O. Box 20188, Cleveland, OH 44120-0188 (24 Pages/HL/RSF) No trades/submissions OK/back issues/takes ads. <DT> Sweet Jesus Issue 5 <DD>A zine put together by Franetta and her friends, with essays, photos, and not too much poetry. I think the inspiration for her zine was after the death of her close inspirational friend Chaz. Lots of stuff is happening in Franetta's life these days, mostly becasue of her impending graduation from high school. This issue features several discussions about the new millenium, an interview with Riane Killman about her radio program, Louise told us about her obsession with dieting started in the 4th grade, and a wonderfully updated version of Ginsberg's poem called "A howel for my generation." A much improved and very enjoyable issue from this fun group. $1 Each to Franetta McMillian, P.O. Box 456, Newark, DE 19715 (24 Pages/D/RSF) back issues/no ads. <DT> Swinger Action Issue 3 <DD>A fun zine full of detailed observations about life and the Ashland scene. She told us about Andy Williams wife Cladine Longet, "Stuff that's really cool to light on fire," Ashland street icon Roger, and included an "Ashland Street People Hall of Fame." 2 stamps/$1 Each to Swinger Action, 357 Holly St., Ashland, OR 97520 (20 Pages/D/RSF) submissions OK/no ads. <DT> Taggerzine Issue 5 <DD>A community zine with all kinds of stuff including poetry, correspondence, interviews, and spirituality. This issue features a long discussion with Fred Smalley about his video *Alien Livestock* and vegitarianism. free/$1 Each , Subs: $ 5.00 for 6 issues to Dan Landrum, P.O. Box 632952, San Diego, CA 92163 (32 Pages/HS/RSF) submissions OK/back issues/no ads. <DT> Tales From The Zone: & Other Emanations form the Los Angeles Cacophony Society Issue 32 February '94 <DD>The official newsletter for the L.A. Cacophony Society. What's a cacophony society you ask? It's an ad-hoc bunch of free spirited individuals that organize events for serious chaotic fun. Baking cookies for Dr. Kevorkian; breakfast in a cave; and crashing the Magic Castle. Did y'all see the piece in January 2nd *SF Examiner* on the Society. See people do have fun in L.A. Check it out. Join the fun. Enjoy life. , Subs: $10.00 for 12 issues to The Zone, 7019 Melrose Ave. #166, Los Angeles, CA 90038 (2 Pages/S/RSF) no ads. <DT> Tartar Sauce Vol 1 Issue 1 <DD>A haphazard collection of stuff about music and stuff about food. Fun times in Milwauke; a few comments about food; and interviews with Eddie Lee Sausage (the guy responsible for making all the original "shut up little man" tapes), Joe Henry, Archers of Loaf, and Superchunk. I can definetely see this one getting better with a bit of focus. $1 Each , Subs: $ 4.00 for 4 issues to Scott Sabatke, 827 E. Johnson #2, Madison, WI 53703 (12 Pages/S/RSF) submissions OK/takes ads. <DT> The Affiliate Issue 78 December '93 <DD>A collection of progressive essays on life, peace, and politics with a strong emphasis on naturalism. Very warm and open with a friendly style. A long list of zines are reviewed to make this good networking tool. All done up in a big, colorful style using 11 X 17 color xeroxes. Globetrotting netmailer Peter Riden contributed the cover art and told us about his book; Robert Schwelb discussed the fullfillment of love; Krysia gave us her thoughts on the X-Mas spirit; and Robert Broekstra told us about Canada's Ponderosa Nature Resort. 11 pages of zine reviews. $5 Each , Subs: $50.00 for 12 issues to Peter Diden, 777 Barb Road, RR #1, Vankleek Hill, ON K0B 1R0 Canada (40 Pages/S/RSF) submissions OK/back issues/takes ads. <DT> The Belize Project Samhain <DD>A series of papers proposing the establishment of an intentional farm-based community in the tropical country of Belize. They explain how to pool resources and set up private but coperating farm sites. They seem really serious in their intentions. I wish 'em luck. $1 Each , Subs: $ 2.00 for 2 issues to TimoThy , The Belize Project, P.O. Box 849, Glen Ellen, CA 95442 (10 Pages/D/RSF) No trades/no ads. <DT> The Blab Issue 33 January '94 A very different *Blab* with this issue (but aren't they all different). Instead of strange newsclips Karl presnted the first part of his top movie list. Before you jump to the next review you should realize that this is more then just a list of title. Covering only eight movies in four huge pages makes for some very lengthy commentary. I'm really impressed with this package, not because I like the movies he picked (even though I did) but because of the extent that he desribes the film's cast, plot, style, and analysis. Just a sampling: Bob Roberts, Kafka, Falling Down, and Monster in a Box. Recommened to all you film buffs. Usually Karl compiles classic newsclips of genneral weirdness and disasters. Each issue has a different theme (like the July fireworks misshaps issue) gathering clips of similar disasters occuring in the past 20 years. $1 + 1 stamp Each , Subs: $ 8.00 for 6 issues to Karl Engle, the Blab, 3073 Rio Bonita Street, Indialantic, FL 32903 (4 Pages/T/RSF) submissions OK/back issues/no ads. <DT> The Boycott Quarterly Vol 1 Issue 4 Spring '94 <DD>Zachary Lyons compiles complete information on boycotts currently in effect on all the mega-corporate conglomerates. The boycott listings are matched by a large number of informative articles explaing the reasons behind the boycotts. Fuck all the boycotts! Fuck *all* the mega-corporations! Just print your own community-based currency and cut all those guys completely out of the loop. The town of Ithica, New York has done just that. Instead of dollars they printed up new currencies in units of *hours*. It's a huge success, with over 4,000 work-hours printed and over 1,000 people that currently use the notes. If you don't live in Ithica, and are therefore forced to use Federal Reserve Notes, this issue has advice on where *not* to spend it. The best part here: a product-by-product listing all the brands names that currectly have boycotts in effect against them. Perfect for taking on your next trip to the supermarket. Sadly the *National Boycott News* is no longer being published. It was barely surviving and just didn't have enough money to keep things going. I hope the *Quarterly* will take up the slack -- and if this huge 67-page issue is any indication -- I'm sure they will. $5 Each , Subs: $20.00 for 4 issues to Center for Economic Democracy, P.O. Box 64, Olympia, WA 98507-0064 (67 Pages/S/RSF) No trades/submissions OK/back issues/no ads. <DT> The Fire Fly: A Tiny Glow in a Forest of Darkness Issue 22 Nov. '93 <DD>Formerly the *Ely Fire Fly* from Ely, Minnesota. It's a friendly little newsletter with a small town spirit. It has a lefty/eco slant with a strong political bent. This is sick. The Fire Fly family was forced out of the previous community in Mission, SD. The city government(?) has been spraying Malathion to "control the mosquitos" but ended up poisioning, hospitalizing, and nearly killing some people. Why are they doing this? Maybe because it's an Indian resurvation. The family didn't stick around to find out. They moved to a quite commuintiy in Idaho. $1.00 Each , Subs: $ 5.00 for 6 issues to The Fire Fly, 700 Pearl St, Wallace, ID 83873 (8 Pages/S/RSF) submissions OK/no ads. <DT> The Good Newsletter December '93 <DD>A fun new zine by an eternal optimist with advice for living from the sunny side of the street. Good news in the newspapers include the Mideast peace accord; the extravagance of collecting dinasaur eggs; and all the goings-on in Horse Shoe, North Carolina. SASE Each to Geraldine Mellon, The Good Newsletter, Route 2, Box 115-A, Horse Shoe, NC 28742 (4 Pages/S/RSF) No trades/submissions OK/no ads. <DT> The Inner City Press: Community on the Move Vol 6 Issue 1 Winter '92 <DD>At many years this magazine is still going strong. With coverage of squatters, musicians, and urban injustice, it seems to be *the* source for information about the problems (and solution) of urban living. Antonio Rodriguez told us about living with his entire family in a small single room, Matthew Lee explained South Bronx rail yards are being (mis) used, and I really liked the piece on the problems with the New York freight train system. donation/$2 Each , Subs: $25.00 for 6 issues to Inner City Press, P.O. Bxo 416, HUB Station Bronx, NY 10455 (27 Pages/T/RSF) No trades/submissions OK/no ads. <DT> The Lumpen Times Issue 10 Aug. '93 <DD>What an excellent fuckin' community mag. Very entertaing, informative, and very true to their radical roots. Lots more stuff in this one (they're up to 56 pages) and much of it original. E. McNarama presented an interesting, non-hobophobic, view on how Colorado's striking down Boulder's Amemndment 2 is a violation of his rights; Glenora Croucher gave us tips on collecting unemployment bennifits; Bill Sheldon started a new media review column; an overview of Mike Diana's legal troubles; and an informative conversation about the potentials for the "information superhighway." It even includes a big new literary suppliment with lots of fiction, poetry, and reviews. Those lucky Chill-town-ites. $2.35 Each , Subs: $20.00 for 10 issues to The Lumpen Times, 2558 West Armitage Ave., Chicago, IL 60647 (56 Pages/T/RSF) submissions OK/back issues/takes ads. <DT> The Moon is Made With Green Cheese Issue 3 <DD>Mostly collages -- not in that post-dadaist vein -- but in a kinda joyful, poetic, nieve way. Neat things in her life and fun stuff about her friends. $1 Each , Subs: $ 3.00 for 3 issues to Becky Bayer, P.O. Box 46, Campbellville, ON L0P 1B0 Canada (16 Pages/5X7/RSF) submissions OK/back issues/no ads. <DT> The Nuditarian Vol 3 Issue 6 Dec. '93 <DD>This one's a liberatarian nudist newsletter. Focussing on the individual rights part of the Libertarian movement. Polititics, liberatarianism, elections, news, resources, and tax issues. There's a report for the City Hall hearing on the proposal to ban cigarette smoking in virturally any public space; Ann Landers has finially acknoledged masturbation; and more repulsive statistics about California's immense prison population. $1 Each , Subs: $ 7.00 for 6 issues to Fred Heiser, 1118 W Mangolia #230, Burbank, CA 91506 (8 Pages/S/RSF) submissions OK/back issues/takes ads. <DT> The Obstructed View Issue 4 Dec. '93 <DD>A messy zine of letters, rants, and collages. She discussed the idea of victimization. $1 ??? Each to Monrovia , 2225 B. Beech St., Virginia Beach, VA 23451 (16 Pages/D/RSF) no ads. <DT> The P & E Newsletter Vol 2 Issue 10 Dec. '93 <DD>A small newsletter put together by Pam and Erica (therefore, the name) with lots of different stuff. Pam explores how one's mental state greatly effects the quality of one's life. She also interviewed a reader (Erica Eisdorfer), excerpted from D. Jewell's Crazed, and printed lots of cartoons from Mr. John Bergstrom. They're totally open to submissions some send 'em something cool. 2 stamps Each , Subs: $ 7.00 for 10 issues to Pam Olsen, 475 Park Ave #B-2, Orange, NJ 07050 (10 Pages/S/RSF) submissions OK/no ads. <DT> The Prairie Rambler Issue 197 January '94 <DD>Always a joy to pause and browse through the *PR.* Filled with observations, anectotes and quotes from people throughout all ages of history. Covering values, philosophy, science, education, love, education, war, justice, class, and politics. "A child educated only at school is an uneducated child." -- George Santayana. "Honor amoung thieves? Don't be naive. Look at how often bandits hold up banks, loan companies, and gas stations." Anon. An intelegent and joyfull read. $1.23 Each to Jerry Baly, P.O. Box 505, Claremont, CA 91711-0505 (8 Pages/S/RSF) submissions OK/no ads. <DT> The Walter Mittey Papers: The Newsletter for Suvivalists Specializing in Improvised Weapontry Issue 13 <DD>A single sheet newsletter that chock full of usefull tips on a plethora of different subjects. This is sort of an in between issue. It's a bit short but there's some good info on inprovised weapons and a list of some good survival zines out there. Well worth the price and it even comes with a money-back guarantee. $0.50 Each , Subs: $ 3.00 for 6 issues to James Dakin, P.O. Box 624782, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96154 (2 Pages/D/RSF) submissions OK/no ads. <DT> The Washington Free Press: News - Comentary - Culture - Humor Issue 7 Jan. '94 <DD>This political community freebie is only a year old but it's really coming together. They've got bunch of regular columnists and lots of hard-hitting political news stories for a multitude of voices. Up to 20 pages with this one -- with lots of articles and ads it looks like they're here to stay. My favorate piece here was Mike Blain's funny essay about the different types of semi-vegitarians: "poultraian, molluskarian, spamivore, and pepperonist." You figure 'em out. I also liked the behind-the-scenes look at the VVAW/AI conference, the FDA's war on drugs, and the recent fight over gun control. A nice package. $2 ??? Each , Subs: $12.00 for 12 issues to SB Graphics, 1463 E. Republican St., Suite 178 Seattle, WA 98112 (20 Pages/T/RSF) No trades/submissions OK/takes ads. <DT> The Whip Issue 2 <DD>Yet another free zine from Washington. With no ads, no music coverage, and strong opinions, this is one of the better ones. Lots of letters in this second issue. I guess the first one really struck a chord with the anti-sex community of Olympia. This one feature's a jab at the commercial nature of pro football, a story about a PC resturant, and a recipe for fried chicken. free/2 stamps Each to Matt Love, 1126 North Puget Street, Olympia, WA 98506 (16 Pages/S/RSF) submissions OK/no ads. <DT> Thrill Issue 11 <DD>A cute little zine. A bunch of record reviews, graphics and more. What happened to Brad? It looks like Sean took over and moved operations to Seattle. This very late issue has fun with fireworks, an enjoyable West Coast tour diary, and lots of reviews. SASE + a stamp Each to Sean , 722 11th E., Seattle, WA 98102 (24 Pages/M/RSF) no ads. <DT> Tragic Thesis Defense Issue 2 January '94 <DD>A cleanly-produced zine filled with graphic and literary strangeness. There's a short story that's hard to decipher -- as is the graphics -- but while the story doesn't interest me I find the images surreal and strangely fascinating. $1 Each to Paul Nelson, 3739 Albans, Houston, TX 77005 (24 Pages/D/RSF) no ads. <DT> Transmog: To change or alter often with grotesque or humorous effect Issue 12 <DD>A literary/poetry newsletter with many technologically modified texts. Much more amusing than it sounds. Kinda like a computerized/DaDaist/Bouroughs/Gysin. Lots of "straight" poetry and illustrations too. Ficus is getting more into visual poetry and away from the computer modified stuff. Many contributors, lots and illustrations, and all quite good. Big names on the zine scene: Afungusboy, Michael Basinski, John Bennett, Kevin Friend, Bob Grumman, MALOK, Musicmaster, Bill Paulaukas, Arnold Skemer, and Paul Weinman. Get this if you're into networking. The back page lists the addresses for all the contributors. His computer software is also available for experimention. $1 Each to Ficus Strangulensis, Strangulensis Research Labs, Rt. 6 Box 138, Charleston, WV 25311 (11 Pages/S/RSF) submissions OK/back issues/no ads. <DT> Trauma Vol 1 Issue 2 January '94 <DD>From the makers of the poetry zine *Avalon Rising* comes a new publication dealing with early childhood memories. We get stories about visiting the Great Lakes for the first time, dreaming about the ocean beaches, and the lonelyness of nighttime. Short and sweet, but almost too short. I'm looking foward to future issues. Don't worry, in the back is an ad for *Avalon Rising* so they're still gonna work on that one too. $1 cash Each , Subs: $ 5.00 for 6 issues to Hilary Tebbs, Maudlin Street Press, PO Box 1983, Cincinnati, OH 45201- 1983 (3 Pages/S/RSF) submissions OK/back issues/no ads. <DT> Two Cents Issue 3 <DD>Not quite a perzine, but a very personal zine from Dooley. Much of this issue is about dealing with her mother's mental illness. After sharing some dreams, some memories and some attempts at making sense of it all, Dooley also includes pointers to the books and organizations that have helped her. Plus some prose and poetry from friends (I especially liked F Pulp's junkshop musings) and a cuts-of-meat centerfold. Lots of thought went into this one. $1.5 Each to P.O. Box 424036, San Francisco, CA 94142 (32 Pages/D/PR) submissions OK/back issues/no ads. <DT> Umbrella Vol 17 Issue 1 February '94 <DD>One of the most important publications about networking culture is on the verge of extinction. *Umbrella* has been with us for I don't know how long, 15 years? 20 years? But Editor Judith Hoffberg has fallen on hard times and is currently looking for a home -- for her magazine, her archives and herself. In case you aren't already fimilar. Judith has been active in the mail/networking art world for many years and has been producing her magazine documenting all the major shows, ideas, and trends. While there isn't any specific positive news in this issue, Judith does sound more hopeful. The magazine is still looking as fact-filled (and fun-filled) as ever. David Stairs contributed a criticism of artist books. The best part is always the exhaustive list of events, mail art shows, extensive reviews of new artist books, news of active artists, artist resources, and genneral happenings in the underground. Highly recomened as a crucial resources to the artistic community. Please subscribe, please make a donation, please suggest to your local university to take on Judith as a historian/lecturer. We can't afford to lose this one. , Subs: $18.00 to Judith Hoffberg, Umbrella, P.O. Box 40100, Pasadena, CA 91114 (80 Pages/S/RSF) No trades/submissions OK/no ads. <DT> Unified Conception Issue 3 <DD>*Harper's Index* styled factoids and simmilar list-oriented articles are the main feature in this zine of school-aged funness. A list of rap terminology; things that were better before they were trendy/exploited, things we hope won't be; a list (and ratings) of various pick-up lines; a list of cool jobs; more survey results; other meanings for "O.P.P"; "A to Z by Jenn"; skaters and b boys -- separated at birth; stats about Led Zepplin; and a surprising interview with Mike Myers. $2 Each to Jennifer Hollett, 42 Lockview Cr., St. Catharines, ON L2M 2T3 Canada (18 Pages/S/RSF) No trades/back issues/no ads. <DT> Voice Box Issue 1 <DD>A zine of found stuff and idea snipits. Life at Lake Lehman High School; what are real friends; and how to stop smoking. The first one explored why schools suck, why racism is stupid, what is hate, and how to get arrested in Dallas. $1.50 Each , Subs: $ 9.00 to Dan Kasterbaum, 341 Highland Ave., Trucksville, PA 18708 (18 Pages/S/RSF) back issues/no ads. <DT> Volcano: The Journal of Whatever Vol 1 Issue 1 December '93 <DD>A fun new zine that is surprisingly well-written. Maybe not so surprisingly -- the two co-editors both work as professional writers. Some personal stuff but also lots of sophisticated music and non-music commentary. I really liked the piece where Rich explains how David Byrne became a real jerk in the late 80's (and still is today). They talk about their obsession with famous assasinations and give us their impressions of the famous Dallas site. The only pure personal stuff are two pages of high school journal entries that are also quite good. Other music stuff including a very positive review of a recent Tom Jones concert. An impressive first effort. $1 or SASE Each , Subs: $ 5.00 for 6 issues to Rich & Donna Wilhelm, P.O. Box 24722, Philadelphia, PA 19111 (12 Pages/S/RSF) submissions OK/back issues/no ads. <DT> Wagner: by Godfrey Daniels Issue 4 <DD>These are the original Wagner pamphlets that spawned the Wagner callender [see F5 #47]. Each booklet features a different city with scenic photos of Wagner (in a ceramic statuette) at various locations across town. That guy really gets around; Howard Hughes's grave, Vegas, Route 666, Houston, and of course Hollywood. to P.O. Box 1077, Royal Oak, MI 48068-1077 (16 Pages/S/RSF) No trades/back issues/no ads. <DT> Wanderlust: Another Moocher's Offshoot <DD>Used to be called Moocher's, Wallpaper, Open Ward, now it's Wanderlust. I was really careful opening this one up. Last time he sent me mail he stuffed in a bunch of dead roaches. Asside from that little incident, the packaging is always impressive. This time he packed it in genuine Mexican wresting poster paper. This one seems to mostly be a chronicle of his travels. $1 Each to Mooch , The Moocher's Periodical, P.O. Box 410086, San Francisco, CA 94141 (4 Pages/S/RSF) no ads. <DT> Whatever Ramblings Issue 10 <DD>Like the title says, it's a zine of ramblings but at 70 pages that's a lot of ramblings. It's been a while since we've seen this one. Maybe cuz he moved three times in the past six months. He talks about how much his job sucks; everything he did on Saturday, March 14th, 1992; some traveling he did around the country; how to make a meal for a buck; tips for making money; $2 Each to Alex Swain, Whatever Ramblings, 1947 MLK Jr. Way #4, Berkeley, CA 94704 (70 Pages/S/RSF) no ads. <DT> Wombats News: Women's Moutain Bike and Tea Society Summer '93 <DD>A national network of women who love to ride mountain bikes. This issue had a wombats song, suggestions for packing travel kits, competition gossip, and news about events. The $35 membership fee includes a free "tea" shirt and other neat stuff. , Subs: $35.00 to Box 757, Fairfax, CA 94978 (4 Pages/S/RSF) No trades/no ads. <DT> World Contact January '94 <DD>A friendship-building pen-pal zine. About 200 names listed here most of the contacts in their late teens and early twenties. About 50 countries listed here. One of the better, more readable pen pal listings. Totally recomended to those young twentysomethings looking to explore other cultures. $4 Each , Subs: $14.00 for 4 issues to World Contact, P.O. Box 355 - F, Neffs, PA 18065-0355 (12 Pages/D/RSF) takes ads. <DT> World War II Review: A digest of International News and Information Issue 23 December '93 <DD>A British publication devoted to remembering World War II in honor and celebration. Papers exploring the British's connections to the Far East before the war, the last battle against the German ship Scharnhorst, and remeberances from a German soldier. Not exactly my cup of tea since I'm morally oposed to state-sponsored warfare -- but then again I wasn't there. , Subs: $20.00 for 6 issues to Jim Auld, Broadhead Publishing, Broadhead, Castleshaw, Delph Oldham, Ol3 5lz England (16 Pages/A4/RSF) No trades/submissions OK/no ads. <DT> Worlds in Collision Issue 4 <DD>Chris lives a very varied life. He's studying Czech, travels to Czechoslovakia, collects newspaper research articles, slaves away at a coffee shop, set up a showing zines, and works on several zines. The parts that come from working at the cafe are great -- dumb things customers say and the second part of "meet the customers." He also printed a few comics, a look at Diplomacy zines, a history of Czechoslovakia, and an interview with John *(King Kat)* Porcellino. $1 + 1 stamp Each to Chris Becker, 8188 Sparling Rd., Goodells, MI 48027-9447 (28 Pages/D/RSF) back issues/no ads. <DT> Writer's Exchange <DD>Tad's new publication consisting of the comments and notes that origially appeared in *RSVP.* I've always thought the mail comments in *RSVP* were some of the most interesting in the apa world. I hope this news publication will grow into its own personality. After reading Ward Nicholson's "reason's your vegitarian diet isn't working" in *RSVP*, it's really interesting to hear about his background in changing diets. I also enjoyed Jack *(Boardwatch) Rickard's discussion of the legalities of sex BBS and Harleigh Kyson's experiences with the Van Nuys quake. , Subs: $ 6.00 for 6 issues to Tad Davies, 821 Highland Ave., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 (22 Pages/HL/RSF) No trades/no ads. <DT> X-Ray Vol 1 Issue 2 Spring '94 If the first issue of *X-Ray* hadn't been editor's choice, this one certainly would have had the honors. More an objet d'art than mere zine, this literary and art assemblage is beautiful to look at and to hold. There are surprises tucked into the book on almost every page -- envelopes hold tiny, creative zines containing poems and short stories; original photographs and artworks are nestled onto pages; a plastic toy compass and fortune telling miracle fish grace the front cover. The writing is top-notch, from Tom Erikson's interview with the late John Cage to L. Camhi's haunting short story "Some Strange Sadness." Jaime Crespo's skeleton/playing cards are great, as is the lovely embossed Charles Bukowski drawing that graces the inside back cover. There is just too much in these more-than-80 pages to rave about. Order a copy and see for yourself, but hurry, the print run is limited to 100. $10 Each to Johnny Brewton, Pneumatic Press, P.O. Box 170011, San Francisco, CA 94117 (84 Pages/HL/MLW) submissions OK/no ads. </DL>