Published by the JGCBA (WAM, Wits University), University of Johannesburg, and Open Window (Centurion).
An eight-part publication which captures the proceedings of the roundtable: What value do printed zines and DIY publications offer in a digital age? (10 August 2024) which accompanied the exhibition: lo-fi street cred: artists' zines, DIY and alternative publications held at the JGCBA, 4 June - 30 August 2024.

Publication Content:
FOREWORD David Paton - Project coordinator & curator

PART 1: THE lo-fi street cred EXHIBITION & IT'S AFTERLIFE
- 01: Curating artists' zines, DIY and alternative publications - David Paton

PART 2: ZINE TEACHING & LEARNING
- 02: 'Zineing' the curriculum: A finding of words, a learning to see - Maaike Bakker, Philisiwe Mamela & Callum Sutherland
- 03: Exploring the collective self-publication and book arts unit for 3rd year Fine Art students at Wits University - Rangoato Hlasane, Eva-Rose Lundon & Nokukhanya Sibanda
- 04: Why zines? - Neil Badenhorst, Musa Malobola & Ditshegofatso Maoto

PART 3: COLLECTIVE PRODUCTION & PUBLICATION
- 05: Alphabet Zoo: A platform for creativity, collaboration, and zine culture in Johannesburg - Minenkulu Ngoyi
- 06: Off-centre / nothingness / newsprint - Jonah Sack
- 07: 'Stay Small!': Notes on the micro-publishing internship at pulp Paperworks - Victoria Wigzell

Publication Details:
Design & Layout: Daniella Rodrigues & Talitha Lewis (Open Window)
Creative Direction: Nina Torr & Maaike Bakker (Open Window)
Printing & Production: Philisiwe Mamela, Callum Sutherland & Anni Kapp (Open Window)
Process: Risograph
Typefaces: Monserrat, Avenir next, Utopia, Calisga, Alimentary, Index, Garbata & Against
Papers: Maestro Color 160gsm in Coral Pink (Foreword & Part 1), Bermuda Blue (Part 2), Forrest Green (Part 3) & Desert Yellow (poster inserts)
Risograph Inks: Red, Fluorescent Pink, Blue, Yellow & Black

Each zine, in parts 1-3, is accompanied by a folded poster which includes colour reproductions of the zines, publications & artworks discussed in each of the seven contributions.
The publication is accompanied by a Risograph bookmark, set of stickers, badge and QR code to access the online publication, is held together with a 2-part rubber band and housed in a re-sealable plastic bag.

» 00_Artists` lo-fi, DIY and Alternative Publications in South Africa - Foreword and Contributors - David Paton

» 01_Curating Artist`s Zines, DIY and Alternative Publications - David Paton

» 02_Zining the Curriculum: A Finding of Words, a Learning to See - Maaike Bakker

» 03_Exploring the Collective Self Publication and Book Arts Unit for Third Year Fine Art Students at Wits University - Rangoato Hlasane

» 04_Why Zines? - Neil Badenhorst

» 05_Alphabet Zoo: A Platform for Creativity, Collaboration, and Zine Culture in Johannesburg - Minenkulu Ngoyi

» 06_Off-Centre / Nothingness / Newsprint - Jonah Sack

» 07_`Stay Small!` Notes on the Micro-publishing Internship at Pulp Paperworks - Victoria Wigzell

» Artists` lo-fi, DIY and Alternative Publications in South Africa - Open Window, JGCBA and UJ publication website