DIY

This exploration of lo-fi culture traces the origins of the DIY ethic back to the sci-fi zines of the 30s, the self-publishing of the beats, the skiffle movement of the 50s and of course all-empowering 70s punk scene.

Through interviews with key writers, promoters and musicians, Amy Spencer charts the development of radical movements such as Queercore, Riot Grrrl and the ever-flourishing zine scene. Examining the politics behind the production of the many homemade recordings and publications available today, and in the wake of debate concerning music download from the net, the book also addresses the ethical questions that DIY distribution poses to the music industry.

First published in 2005, this is the expanded updated edition of 2008.