Pedagogy of Play

Radical and fandom based self-publishing

• Pamphlets
• Harlem Renaissance
• Science fiction fandom
• Cartonera, Samizdat
• Literary chapbooks
• Alternative/underground press
• Punk fandom (1970s & 1980s)
• Riot grrrl (1990s)
• Etsy, Canva, social media

Anyone can make a zine

But who does?

• punks
• activists
• moms
• students
• teachers
• librarians
• permaculture enthusiasts
• crafters & cooks
• artists
• hackers

And why

• sharing
• loneliness
• connecting
• self-expression
• self-documentation
• me too-ing
• giving