Great question! I think that personal taste is the ultimate arbiter, but you can also look at elements like the price, the production values and the connection you may form with the creator. There might be other considerations...anyone else have ideas? Regardless, the volumes of zines out in the world require a certain amount of patience to wander through in order to get that proverbial diamond in the rough...especially when you purchase at a show like an SPX or a CXC. Take your time, be deliberate with your wallet...and have fun with the experience!
It never occurred to me there was a market for these. Could you tell us more about that? Where do you find them, what are common price points?
Oh wow, that's a number of broad topics. Perhaps a future Editor's Note? 😊
Excellent, thank you for sharing! Any tips on selecting zines (aside from personal taste) from the tons there are to choose from?
Great question! I think that personal taste is the ultimate arbiter, but you can also look at elements like the price, the production values and the connection you may form with the creator. There might be other considerations...anyone else have ideas? Regardless, the volumes of zines out in the world require a certain amount of patience to wander through in order to get that proverbial diamond in the rough...especially when you purchase at a show like an SPX or a CXC. Take your time, be deliberate with your wallet...and have fun with the experience!