International art publishing collection

Access and use

Location of collection:
George Mason University
2400 Fenwick Library
Special Collections Research Center
Fenwick Library MS2FL
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA 22030
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Mieko Palazzo
Phone: (703) 993-2220
Fax: (703) 993-2669
Restrictions:

There are no access restrictions.

Terms of access:

The copyright and related rights status of this collection have not been evaluated (See http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/)

Preferred citation:

International art publishing collection, C0517, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Summary

Extent:
3.5 Linear Feet 9 boxes
Abstract:
This collection contains international, non-U.S. art publications, such as zines, art zines, comics, and other micro-press or self-published publications, created from 2009-2023.
Language:
English , Spanish; Castilian , Chinese , Latvian .
Preferred citation:

International art publishing collection, C0517, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains international art publications, such as zines, art zines, comics, and other micro-press or self-published publications. This collection was curated by Stephanie Grimm, Art and Art History Librarian at George Mason University Libraries, to provide a concentrated example of art publishing through a non-American lens.

Materials were created between 2009-2023. Topics and publishing locations vary - see inventory for more details.

Biographical / historical:

"Art publishing" is an umbrella term used for publications such as zines, art zines, comics, as well as small/micro-press publications, self-published works, and art publishing projects. These publications are often difficult to categorize, but usually are produced in limited quantities with a focus on artistic expression and personal narratives.

Zines are small, handmade publications, usually self-published with limited runs. The subjects covered by zines run the gamut of humanity's interests, as anyone can be a "zinester." Zines often include art, poetry, and the personal interests and experiences of the zinester, or author. Zines are "DIY" by nature, and are usually only available in limited quanities.

Zines - short for "fanzines" - became popular with underground science fiction fan circles in the 1930s and 1940s, and grew expoentially in underground and counterculture circles in the 1960s and 1970s. The invention of the copy machine in the 1970s expanded growth even more. Zines and zinesters have continued to thrive into the 21st century.

Acquisition information:
This collection was purchased and curated by Stephanie Grimm, Art and Art History Librarian at George Mason University Libraries.
Processing information:

Processed by Amanda Menjivar from July - September 2024. Finding aid completed by Amanda Menjivar in October 2024.

Arrangement:

Arranged by acquisition date.

Physical location:
R 73, C 3, S 2
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard