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EIGHT FORTY-EIGHT
Chicago's Web Sites, Blogs, E-mags, and Zines
Independent Web-based publications have been making a name for themselves in recent years. Our series takes a look at some online alternatives with a Chicago focus.
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Punk Planet
Originally broadcast December 8, 2004
Dan Sinker—Founder, Editor, and Publisher, Punk Planet
Widely considered the foremost authority on punk music, culture, and politics, the bimonthly zine Punk Planet is celebrating its tenth anniversary. |
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The2ndHand
Originally broadcast October 20, 2004
Todd Dills—Editor, The2ndHand
Jeb Gleason-Allured—Web Editor and Contributor, The2ndHand
Drawing his inspiration from rock 'n' roll, Chicago writer Todd Dills started The2ndHand, a zine featuring short stories and experimental pieces. Host Steve Edwards sits down with Dills and The2ndHand Web editor Jeb Gleason-Allured.
Some of the best work from The2ndHand's first four years is collected in the anthology, All Hands On: The2ndHand Reader. A release party for the issue takes place Sunday, October 24, 2004, at Skylark—2149 South Halsted Street, Chicago. |
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Zulkey.com
Originally broadcast September 29, 2004
Claire Zulkey—Writer
Named “Best Local Blog” in Newcity Chicago's “Best of 2004” issue, Zulkey.com is the brainchild of Chicago writer Claire Zulkey. |
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Lumino Magazine
Originally broadcast September 22, 2004
Nick Powills—Publisher, Lumino Magazine
The October 2004 edition of Lumino is devoted to famous nerds, including interviews with the cast of Revenge of the Nerds. And as publisher Nick Powills tells us, the online magazine attempts to marry pop culture with local happenings. |
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sixosix magazine
Originally broadcast September 15, 2004
Michael Tolva—Publisher, sixosix magazine
The Chicago-based magazine sixosix attempts to capture the stories and feel of the city.
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TENbyTEN
Originally broadcast September 8, 2004
Annette Ferrara—Founder and Editor, TENbyTEN
The Chicago-based magazine TENbyTEN has covered the city's flourishing visual arts scene since 1999. Founder and editor Annette Ferrara says the idea emerged from the dearth of publication outlets for visual artists. |
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This is Grand
Originally broadcast August 24, 2004
Jonathan Messinger—Writer
The online literary journal This is Grand collects stories about the CTA. Founder Jonathan Messinger says he was inspired by his belief in shared space and by Chicago writer Stuart Dybek's short story, “Pet Milk.” |
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