Zine Collection
The Zine Archive & Publishing Project (ZAPP) Zine Collection features over 30,000 zines, minicomics and other self-published and small press titles which were donated to the Library by Richard Hugo House.
Summer 2025 Open Hours in the ZAPP Zine Collection
From Saturday, July 5th through Saturday, August 23rd, the ZAPP Zine Collection will be open weekly from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday afternoons. No appointments are needed to visit the collection during those times. Everyone is welcome to drop in and visit the collection during these weekly hours.
Explore the Collection
The ZAPP Zine Collection includes over 30,000 zines and other self-published or small press titles on a wide range of topics, including music, politics, art, food and literature. Many zines feature voices and perspectives outside of the literary mainstream, including BIPOC authors, queer and trans authors, and youth and young adults.
The ZAPP Zine Collection is available for in-Library use only. The collection is open to the public by appointment during the Central Library's open hours. Please provide at least two weeks' notice for your preferred appointment time.
Preview the Collection
Explore the ZAPP Zine Collection by topic or subject through these curated lists.
Authors
Creative Arts
- Art zines
- Literary zines and chapbooks
- Music zines
- Science fiction and fantasy zines
- Self-published and small press comics
Lifestyle & Hobbies
Locations
Personal
Social & Political Issues
About the Collection
The Zine Archive & Publishing Project (ZAPP) was a volunteer-driven project dedicated to preserving and promoting self-publishing in Seattle and beyond. The project collected and archived over 30,000 self-published materials, which were donated to the Library by Richard Hugo House in 2017.