D.C. Mondays: A History of Punk Fanzines in Washington
Fanzines are DIY print publications made in small runs by fans, for fans. Washington, D.C.'s influential punk rock community has generated countless fanzines since the subculture emerged in the mid-1970s. Join D.C. punk historian John R. Davis as he shares the history of D.C. punk fanzines and their ongoing relevance.
About John Davis
John Davis is the author of Keep Your Ear to the Ground: A History of Punk Fanzines in Washington, D.C. (Georgetown University Press, 2025). He is the curator of special collections in performing arts at the University of Maryland and is also a certified archivist with a master's degree in library and information science. His articles appear in The Journal of Popular Culture, The Washington Post, NPR, The Journal of Digital Media Management, MLA Notes and Punk & Post-Punk.
How to Participate
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