Zines+ and the world of ABC No Rio
By: organized by Jason Lujan
Contributors: Center for Book Arts (New York, N.Y.)
Publisher: The Center for Book Arts
Published: 2014
Place of publication: New York, New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 90
Subjects: Exhibitions; Zines; Artists' books; ABC No Rio (New York, N.Y.)
Notes: Catalog of an exhibition held at The Center for Book Arts, New York, July 23 - September 27, 2014.

"By straddling the line between functional brochure and works of art realized in book form, the zine has retained its popularity even as the internet has largely become the preferred method of self-publishing. Zines+ and The World of ABC No Rio, organized by Jason Lujan, is an exhibition that goes beyond the mere form of the zine, which is usually a cheaply-made and priced publication, often in black and white, mass-produced via a photocopier, and bound with staples. The exhibit presents and explains a range of these self-same printed materials, mixing both artists' original creations with items from the ABC No Rio zine library archives, covering subject matter from arts-community history to political commentary. The zines will be shown in the context of art in book form. The overall aesthetic reflects a Do-It-Yourself approach, firmly rooted in a downtown New York scene that celebrates volunteerism, art, and activism. The zine form lends itself as a tool for community activism and empowerment. And, through this exhibition that community's voice, the Lower East Side downtown scene, is clearly articulated."--Center for Book Arts website, viewed September 8, 2014.