Paper Cuts zine and small press 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:

Paper Cuts zine and small press collection, C0518, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Summary

Extent:
1 Linear Feet 2 boxes
Creator:
Kardambikis, Christopher
Abstract:
This collection contains zines and DIY publications by or in collaboration with Paper Cuts, a zine publishing platform and podcast founded by Christopher Kardambikis, Associate Professor and Director of Studio Art at George Mason University.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Paper Cuts zine and small press collection, C0518, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains zines and DIY publications by or in collaboration with Paper Cuts, a zine publishing platform and podcast founded by Christopher Kardambikis, Associate Professor and Director of Studio Art at George Mason University. Some of the materials were collected by Kardambikis and published/created by entities other than Paper Cuts.

Materials were created between 2000s-circa 2020s. Topics vary - see inventory for more details.

Biographical / historical:

Christopher Kardambikis is the founder of Paper Cuts, a zine publishing platform and podcast described as "an exploration of the contemporary world of zines and DIY publishing." Kardambikis received his Bachelor of Fine Arts from Carnegie Mellon University and Master of Fine Arts from the University of California, San Diego. Kardambikis currently serves as Associate Professor and Director of Studio Art at George Mason University's School of Art.

Acquisition information:
Donated by Christopher Kardambikis and Stephanie Grimm.
Processing information:

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

Arrangement:

Arranged by acquisition date.

Physical location:
R 55, C 1, S 1
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard