Publications of the Alternative Press Available to Purchase

This is the first in a projected series of columns which will suggest materials for libraries from alternative, independent, radical, and small presses. Each column will focus on one aspect of the burgeoning independent press movement. In this issue we will suggest the salient alternative press periodicals in a number of categories, publications which libraries of most descriptions should consider as important a resource as any in their collections. In future columns, we plan to examine alternative publications in greater depth, in specific subject areas and formats, and for retrospective collection. Comments and suggestions are welcome.