Since the end of the twentieth century, when artists and writers have had easy and affordable access to the means of production, they have been skipping the traditional publishing hassle to present small, hand crafted publications that are uncompromised and uncompromising. Benn Ray will present a survey of self-published zines, mini-comics and pamphlets and discuss trends, visual styles, and the dos and donts of self-publishing design from the perspective of a critic, educator, and bookseller.