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The 2025 Edition of the "Little Red Book" of the Zine Underground.

Since its first printing in 2002, Stolen Sharpie Revolution has been the definitive guide for anyone looking to jump into the world of independent publishing. This 7th Edition, released in 2025, continues the legacy of Alex Wrekk’s iconic resource, providing the tools, the history, and the encouragement to share your unique voice with the world.

This is the essential handbook for the modern zine scene—updated and expanded to help a new generation of creators navigate the DIY landscape.

What’s Inside:

  • The Basics: Comprehensive definitions of what zines are and why they remain vital in a digital age.

  • The Making: Practical, step-by-step guides on writing, layout, and printing—from analog cut-and-paste to modern methods.

  • The Scene: How to navigate zine fests, start a distro, organize a zine library, and participate in a global community.

  • The Resource Appendix: A massive, updated collection of distros, bookstores, and events to keep your creative momentum going.

The Evolution: Originally debuting in 2002, Stolen Sharpie Revolution has evolved alongside zine culture itself. Since 2020, Alex has partnered with Silver Sprocket to ensure the revolution stays sustainable, printed on recycled paper with vegetable-based inks.

The Details:

  • Edition: 7th Edition (Released 2025)

  • Format: 4.25″ x 5.5″ (Pocket-sized for inspiration on the go)

  • Publisher: Silver Sprocket

  • Sustainability: Printed on recycled paper with vegetable-based inks.


    "I keep my copy on me at all times, if not for reference, then for inspiration."Finding Datura

    "This lesson is so thorough that if Portland High School taught a zine publishing class... this would be its textbook."Pocketful of Change


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Stolen Sharpie Revolution: a DIY Resource for Zines and Zine Culture (7th Edition)

  • Brand: Alex Wrekk
  • Product Code: SSR-2020
  • Availability: 79
  • $10.00


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