Old Zines

[slyprentice]

I've been wondering about the appropriateness of scanning and/or transcribing my old out-of-print zines lately -- is it appropriate to do? Should I only do it if I have permission? If I can't get permission from the author for whatever reason, should I leave out their story?

I just don't know the answers to any of those. I love the idea of being

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[digitalwave]

I guess it just depends on the zine, sweetie. If you can contact the original publisher I would. Maybe make a posting to a related list to see what other fans say.

I know so many of these stories and zines would be lost if not for fans doing what you want to do. I mean, heck, look at the huge undertaking in Pros, Starsky & Hutch and classic Trek to preserve the history of our zines. Look at all that would have been lost otherwise.

I'd just post a few other places asking for advice first. Heck, some of them might already exist in digital format somewhere we haven't seen yet.

Hope this helps

*hugs*

[slyprentice]

I'll likely do just that: post around and ask for advice. I don't want to upset anyone, especially the people who put so much work into making the zines as fabulous as they are. I guess I'll just have to proceed with caution. :)

By the way, I saw your fanlore page, it looks fabulous!

[digitalwave]

Thanks so much, sweetie! I tried to pick nice pieces to put up for the gallery. I'm glad you like it. I know I'm sure honored that it exists. :)

Pat has given me a ton of more zines to post, some of them are really old, too. Things like the Sensuous Vulcan in Trek fandom, Decorated for Death in Starsky & Hutch fandom and much more. I'm slogging my way through them right now to get the new list published.

[slyprentice]

The pieces you chose are lovely. I especially enjoy the 'Crucify' SPN manip. It's very beautiful.

That's wonderful news! I'll keep my eyes open for your post. I was considering scooping up a few more zines from you last night so I'm glad I waited. :)