We wanted to find a special way to thank the readers and listeners who support us every month via our Patreon campaign. Something unique, hand-made and in the spirit of great college and community radio.
Why not make a ‘zine?
If you’ve never heard of a ‘zine, it’s an independently produced publication, often photocopied and hand-assembled. The history goes back to mimeographed science fiction fanzines published as far back as the 1930s. Adopted by punk and underground music fans in the 70s and 80s, the name was shortened to ‘zine to reflect a broadening in subject matter beyond just fandom. For more history, see this brief timeline.
For Radio Survivor ‘Zine #1 we’re writing and assembling pieces that we feel are fit for a more tactile format, breaking free of the strict layouts forced upon us by blog software. You won’t find these pieces on our website or anywhere else online. Here are more details:
- Radio Survivor Zine #1 will go to everyone who contributes $5 a month or more to our Patreon campaign.
- You need to have completed at least one payment in order to get the ‘zine, but if you’ve signed up by Aug. 1 we’ll send the zine as soon as that first payment is made.
- The deadline to sign up is August 1, 2019
- We’ll send out the ‘zines in August 2019
Here is a sampling of the features in Radio Survivor Zine #1:
- “Wild Flowers and Radio Towers”
- “Radios I Have Known and Loved”
- Hand-drawn illustrations and cartoons
- more more more!
If you sign on as a Patron of Radio Survivor you’ll also be helping us reach our goal of the 100 supporters we need to do the work of documenting the 20th anniversaries of Indymedia and low-power FM.
Sign up now to reserve your copy of Radio Survivor ‘Zine #1!
