2600Hacker QuarterlyQuarterly • £3.50 |
THE zine for hackers, phreakers and electronic wizards. Very technical, very practical, and very excellent. From net-surfing techniques, to VT hacking, to cellular hardware and electronics. The market-leader, and deservedly so. self |
CAL •
£3.50 •
Quarterly
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Compendium of the best of the alternative press - the first issue reprinted articles from Anarchy, Covert Action, Fifth Estate, Mesechabe, Mother Jones, Open Magazine and Synthesis amongst others. Full of reviews, listings and interviews. An essential companion to Factsheet Five. Information on the real (under)world. |
CAL •
£2.95 •
Quarterly
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Rapidly becoming the largest North American anarchist paper (both in size and circulation). A superb mix of news, articles, reviews, analysis, long essays, a huge letter section, and some nifty graphics from the likes of Freddie Baer. Fairly pro-situ and anti-technology, its pages have been the centre of some of the most vital debates around at the moment. Used and endorsed by the AK Central Committee. |
self •
£1.00 •
Bi Monthly
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Brought to you by the people who produced Shocking Pink. A more in-depth look at the news, issues, interviews of the day. Still retains that wit, verve and cutting edge. |
Self •
£1.00 •
Quarterly
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Back - at long last - with a new 'glossy' cover, quarterly (well sort of) and still the essential source of news, analysis, commentary, excellent investigative research and articles on anarchist resistance. |
self •
£1.00 •
Bi-Monthly
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New(ish) anarchist newspaper out of Minneapolis, from some former members of Profane Existence. Good mix of news, articles and analysis, with a strong leaning towards class struggle and activism, from prisoner support to abolishing white-skin privilege. A must-read. |
self •
£3.95 •
Quarterly
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Not just a list of who's who amongst the corporations, and who owns what (though there IS all that and more), but a wonderfully informative journal into the power and politics of big business, with a slew of special features, investigative reports, as well as boycott reports, and ongoing boycotts. The essential companion for every shopper, as well as anyone wanting to really know what's going on in the corporate world. |
self •
£3.50 •
Quarterly
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A superb document of intent, discussion and pleasure. Current issue includes Dykes Behind Bars, Dungeon Etiquette, Child's Play, Violence Against Men, Race In The Leather Community and so much more! |
Campaign Against Racism and Fascism •
£0.80 •
Bimonthly
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Excellent round-up of news and analysis in the fight against racism and fascism. Produced by an independent group who split with Searchlight over the latter's anti-Arab racism and dubious connections with the British secret service. Far more accurate and user-friendly than their old host. |
Class War Federation •
£0.50 •
Bimonthly
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The legend goes from strength to strength. Hospitalised copper, sport, scandal, and some surprisingly good news and analysis of the world we live in today from the paper with the sharp string-em-up attitude. |
Self •
£4.95 •
Quarterly
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The leading investigative research magazine, covering the secret state, American foreign policy, the CIA at work at home and abroad etc. Consistently excellent articles and analysis from a range of leading researchers - Chomsky, Edward Hermann, Jane Hunter, Jonathon Marshall et al. A staggering range and breadth, from anti-Arab racism, to AIDS, to Israeli arms to Central America, to Peru and the National Security Agency. A worthy American counterpart to Lobster. Essential. |
Earth First! •
£2.50 •
Eight times a year
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All new improved post-Foreman effort. News, views, action and analysis from the front line in the defence of mother earth. |
Self •
£1.50 •
Quarterly
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Another fine American magazine that's been around for 25 years! Strongly anti-authoritarian, and leading protagonists of the anti-technology world-view. Very strong on feminism, ecology and opposition to the New World Order. Quite inspiring in places. |
Foote & Co •
£1.00 •
Monthly
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The secular humanist monthly, still going strong since 1881! The usual rants against religion, and other blasts of free-thought. Includes an often (unintentionally) hilarious letters section. |
Institute for Social Ecology •
£1.00 •
Quarterly
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The social ecology organ, edited by Murray Bookchin and Janet Biehl. Up-to-date analysis of the green movement, ecology and all its problems from the two leading commentators and associates. Much of their new writing is first showcased here. |
Self •
£2.50 •
Thrice yearly
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The cutting-edge queer magazine. Doesn't rely on 'moby dicks and torsos', but instead presents an excellent array of articles, rants, long well-thought out essays, fiction and the comprehensive overview of queer literature - Queer Zine Explosion - a massive directory of other queer zines and independent writings. |
self •
£1.95 •
Monthly
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Literature for loafers at its finest. A magnificent extollation of that most beautiful of the languid arts: essays, interviews, features, reviews, rants, ravings and sharp comment - all without even breaking a sweat. Isn't it time you kicked back with a copy now? |
Industrial Workers of the World •
£0.75 •
Monthly
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Famed magazine of the Wobblies. Excellent coverage of industrial struggles in North America and across the globe, as well as the latest from the IWW and the fight for workers control. |
Self •
£3.50 •
Quarterly
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The main anarcho-syndicalist journal in North America. Comprehensive, covering news, analysis, history and current debates concerning the ever pertinent topic. The late and very great Sam Dolgoff was one of the editors. |
Robin Ramsay •
£2.50 •
biannually
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Needs little introduction. THE investigative research/secret state magazine, without a doubt. From the far right, to far off the spectrum, this has consistently come up with the goods. Mandatory. see also magazine section for the (rival?) "Dorril" Lobster. |
Self •
£1.00 •
Monthly
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America's newest continental anarchist paper. Tends towards the more direct action end of things, with a strong anti-racist/sexist/imperialist stance. Has been the centre of much debate, including the role of organisation, and the ever-thorny issue of pornography. |
Anarchist Communist Federation •
£0.60 •
Quarterly
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Theoretical discussion magazine of the Anarchist-Communist Federation. Usual mix of articles, reviews, commentary and tub-thumping. One of the less sectarian of the anarchist groups. |
self •
£1.50 •
Quarterly
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Punk as fuck and politically uncompromising as hell. This is good. Very good. Even for those not so keen on the music, there's a plethora of intelligent articles and debate on anarchism in action today. |
self •
£0.50 •
Bi-monthly
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Paper of Red Action; libertarian communist, pro-Irish Republican with big connections to Anti-Fascist Action. Usually carries reports of street confrontations, news from the occupied six counties and in-depth analysis. RA's analysis of Marx, class & the failures of Trotskyism are much recommended. The dog's bollocks. |
WSM •
£0.75 •
Quarterly
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Paper of the Workers Solidarity Movement, the main anarchist grouping in the Irish Republic. News, analysis and articles from an Irish perspective. |
Self •
£3.50 •
Monthly
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Probably the best independent anarchist/left magazine around today. 120 pages with articles, news, reviews, essays and analysis, with regular contributions and columns from most of North America's best writers - Noam Chomsky, Edward Hermann, Bell Hooks, Phil Agee, Holly Sklar, Sarah Diamond, Ward Churchill, Manning Marable etc. An incredible resource. Truly superb. Easily this humble reviewer's pick of all the magazines. |