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Nadja Kowalchuk
Thu, Oct 2, 2025 3:04 PM
Hello,
We have a large selection of zines on anarchism at Monroe County Public
Library, most of which came from a now-defunct radical bookstore. It's a
collection I helped maintain at the bookstore, and which I now work closely
with at the library.
I highly recommend the aforementioned Sprout Distro. They're long-time
organizers and have been involved in curating and archiving zines for
decades.
The Anarchist Library's archive of introductory zines would be a good place
to look through as well:
https://theanarchistlibrary.org/category/topic/introductory
There are many local anarchist zines (current or historical) that are often
the best way for people to connect the ideas to tangible things in their
immediate life. If anyone needs help locating any in their area, feel free
to email me.
Nadja
On Mon, Sep 15, 2025 at 2:32 PM <
zinelibrarians-request@lists.zinelibraries.info> wrote:
Hi,
The morus zine library also has a handful of good zines on anarchism. The
website does not work well on a mobile device. But if you access it on a
computer and select gridview you can narrow the titles down by subject.
https://moruszinelibrary.org/
John
On Fri, Sep 12, 2025 at 12:08?PM amy leigh contact.amyleigh@gmail.com
wrote:
Hi all,
I'm working with a group that is looking for some solid, succinct, and
freely available zines to help folks learn:
- Basics about anarchism; they are especially interested in zines
that define / explain problems with capitalism and the state
- Basics around organizing / commoning / direct democratic solutions
/ building dual power
The zines they already have (but are not fully satisfied with) include:
- Don't Just Do Nothing: 20 Things You Can Do to Counter Fascism
<
- Small Town Organizing for Anarchists
<
- How to Organize an Assembly: Preparing to Respond in an Era of
Disasters and Despotism
<https://crimethinc.com/zines/how-to-organize-an-assembly>
- Strategizing to Stop Mass Deportations
<
- Are You an Anarchist? The Answer Might Surprise You
<
Hello,
We have a large selection of zines on anarchism at Monroe County Public
Library, most of which came from a now-defunct radical bookstore. It's a
collection I helped maintain at the bookstore, and which I now work closely
with at the library.
I highly recommend the aforementioned Sprout Distro. They're long-time
organizers and have been involved in curating and archiving zines for
decades.
The Anarchist Library's archive of introductory zines would be a good place
to look through as well:
https://theanarchistlibrary.org/category/topic/introductory
There are many local anarchist zines (current or historical) that are often
the best way for people to connect the ideas to tangible things in their
immediate life. If anyone needs help locating any in their area, feel free
to email me.
Nadja
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> From: Jenna Freedman <jfreedma@barnard.edu>
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> Subject: Re: [Zine Librarians] Looking for good anarchism + organizing
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> These are catalog records that include a link to a pdf or other online
> availability
> - Abolition: How We Keep Us Safe
> <https://clio.columbia.edu/catalog/15166328>, a zine by Abolition Action
> <https://twitter.com/AbolitionAction>
> - Abolition in the World : : A Guide-in-Progress
> <https://clio.columbia.edu/catalog/17385607>
> - Accomplices not allies : abolishing the ally industrial complex, an
> indigenous perspective. / by Indigenous Action Media.
> <https://clio.columbia.edu/catalog/12906161>
> Breaking Down a New York City Punishment Machine
> <https://clio.columbia.edu/catalog/15665820> by Court Watch NYC
> <https://twitter.com/CourtWatchNYC> and Brooklyn Community Bail Fund
> <https://twitter.com/BKBailFund>, 2021
> The People's Disorientation Guide @ Columbia 2025
> <https://clio.columbia.edu/catalog/in00033916111>
> Free Palestine from the River to the Sea. Indigenous Solidarity Zine
> <https://clio.columbia.edu/catalog/18305149>
> - If You See Something, Do Something! 12 Things to Do Instead of Calling
> the Cops <https://clio.columbia.edu/catalog/15166322>
> - NYC Protest Safety: A Comprehensive Pocket Guide to Help Keep You Safe
> Before, During, & After a Protest
> <https://clio.columbia.edu/catalog/14946224>
> - On direct aid & sliding scale <
> https://clio.columbia.edu/catalog/17732633>
> - We Keep Us Safe vol. 2: The Neighborhood Is Watching
> <https://clio.columbia.edu/catalog/15199148> by Brooklyn Eviction Defense
> in collaboration with Art Against Displacement
> - Zine Librarians Code of Ethics Zine
> <https://clio.columbia.edu/catalog/11647107> ?
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> Jenna
>
> On Fri, Sep 12, 2025 at 12:23?PM John Harris <jharris0093@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > The morus zine library also has a handful of good zines on anarchism. The
> > website does not work well on a mobile device. But if you access it on a
> > computer and select gridview you can narrow the titles down by subject.
> >
> > https://moruszinelibrary.org/
> >
> > John
> >
> > On Fri, Sep 12, 2025 at 12:08?PM amy leigh <contact.amyleigh@gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> >> https://www.sproutdistro.com/
> >>
> >>
> https://www.indigenousaction.org/unknowable-against-an-indigenous-anarchist-theory-zine/
> >> https://www.instagram.com/p/C4ZB5LMPcA2/
> >> https://www.indigenousaction.org/zines/
> >>
> >> On Fri, Sep 12, 2025 at 9:14?AM Madeline Veitch <msveitch@gmail.com>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >>> Hi all,
> >>>
> >>> I'm working with a group that is looking for some solid, succinct, and
> >>> freely available zines to help folks learn:
> >>>
> >>> - Basics about anarchism; they are especially interested in zines
> >>> that define / explain problems with capitalism and the state
> >>> - Basics around organizing / commoning / direct democratic solutions
> >>> / building dual power
> >>>
> >>> The zines they already have (but are not fully satisfied with) include:
> >>>
> >>> - Don't Just Do Nothing: 20 Things You Can Do to Counter Fascism
> >>> <
> https://itsgoingdown.org/dont-just-do-nothing-20-things-you-can-do-to-counter-fascism/
> >
> >>> - Small Town Organizing for Anarchists
> >>> <
> https://www.sproutdistro.com/catalog/zines/organizing/small-town-organizing-for-anarchists/
> >
> >>> - How to Organize an Assembly: Preparing to Respond in an Era of
> >>> Disasters and Despotism
> >>> <https://crimethinc.com/zines/how-to-organize-an-assembly>
> >>> - Strategizing to Stop Mass Deportations
> >>> <
> https://crimethinc.com/zines/strategizing-to-stop-mass-deportations>
> >>> - Are You an Anarchist? The Answer Might Surprise You
> >>> <
> https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/david-graeber-are-you-an-anarchist-the-answer-may-surprise-you
> >
> >>>
> >>> Thanks so much!
> >>>
> >>> Best,
> >>> Madeline
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