From: IZZYKL6@MVS.OAC.UCLA.EDU (Hagop Janoyan)
Subject: Morrissey fanzines
Date: 12 Sep 92 19:54:52 PDT

A while ago I mentioned a Morrissey fanzine, and I got quite a few
letters inquiring about other fanzines.  So, here they are:

Morri'Zine:  Probably the oldest American-based fanzine.  It's a
bimonthly zine, with the latest news, reviews of new records, boots,
etc., poetry, and other articles.  Good for those new to the world of
Moz.  One year subscriptions are only $8.  Send subscriptions to
PO Box 255733, Sacramento, CA  95865-5733.  Make checks payable to
Nicole Garrison.  Or, just send a SASE for more information.

The Darkened Underpass:  A new American fanzine, with only two issues
published.  It's also bimonthly, and it has a lot of great information.
Probably one of the better zines.  I don't know what the status of this
fanzine is, so it's best to send a SASE to Sandy Lee, 2128 Via Estudillo
, Palos Verdes EST., CA  90274.  To receive issue #1 and/or issue #2,
send $2 for each copy along with a SASE (issue #2 is _very_ good and
definetly recommended).

Sing Your Life:  A _superb_ fanzine and one well worth the money.  This
one gets published only when it's needed; it does not have a regular
schedule.  Two issues have been published so far.  The first issue came
after Moz's first tour, and it had some incredible stories from
apostles about their adventures during the tour.  Issue #2 had even
more amazing stories from the second leg of the tour.  Both issues had
plenty of other articles, plus LOTS of exclusive photos taken during
the tour.  The pictures alone are worth the money.  For issue #2, send
$5 to David Tseng, PO Box 4992, Irvine, CA  92716-4992.  I don't know
if they still have issue #1 available or not, but please write to that
address to get more info.

The Harsh Truth:  Another bi-montly American fanzine, following the
same format as Morri'Zine.  There are only 3 or 4 issues out, and the
latest one is very well done.  It has the latest news, reviews, etc.
This one is generally recommended for those new to Morrissey.  I
don't have the subscription info with me, but please send a SASE to
Morrissey Fan Club, 13323 Black Mountain Rd., Ste 1-101, San Diego
CA  92129 (By the way, they claim they are the "Morrissey Fan Club,"
but they're really nothing more than a fanzine like any of the others.)

Strangeways:  This is an Internet mailing-list, so it's FREE and it
has the most up-to-date info.  A definite must for all Morrissey and
Smiths fans.  Request a subscription by E-mailing to
gt7274c@prism.gatech.edu.

Wilde about Morrissey:  Only two issues published so far.  The first
one had a Moz discography, concert experiences from fans, etc.  The
second issue is a must have; it has lots of information from the
authors trip to England, including directions to Moz landmarks and
a great interview with Johnny Rogan!  Send $5 to Travis Gravell, 1349
Redmond Rd. Apt A5, Rome, GA  30165, to get issues #1 and #2.  Send a
SASE for more info, if you want only #1 or #2, etc.


Well, that's about it.  There is actually a lot more fanzines, but
the best way to discover them is through other fanzine.  Plus, there
are many more abroad from Europe and Japan.  Generally, a lot of the
above fanzines have a directory of some sort in the back to list the
latest in Morrissey fanzines.

If anyone has any comments on these fanzines, feel free to do a
followup to this article.  Each fanzine really has its own merits.
It's hard to compare them to each other and say which one is worth the
money and which one isn't.  There are some must-haves, and the others
are worth the money to some people and junk to others.

If there are any questions, let me know.

-Hagop Janoyan