Books like Whatcha mean, what's a zine? by Todd, Mark

A Christmas Carol is Charles Dickens’ allegorical novella about Ebenezer Scrooge, whose miserly ways are transformed through visits from Jacob Marley and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Future.

Scott McCloud’s "Understanding Comics" offers a thorough exploration of the history, techniques, and cultural impact of comic art, revealing the hidden language that shapes this misunderstood medium.

Jedi Academy follows Roan as he enrolls in a secret Jedi school, learning Force skills under Master Yoda and discovering his hidden potential while navigating school life and adventure.

A compilation of Bill Watterson’s beloved comic strips featuring Calvin and his stuffed tiger Hobbes, showcasing their humorous adventures, witty banter, and imaginative play for kids and families.

Delightful adventures of little Calvin and his tiger friend Hobbes, bursting with imagination, humor, and everyday school life, captured in Bill Watterson’s beloved comic strip.

Traces the process of making a picture book, from idea to manuscript to final publication.

Provides practical guidance for crafting compelling stories in comic books, from color and layout to pacing and visual idea expression—applicable to gag strips, graphic novels, and more complex narratives.

In Microcosm’s DIY guide to zine-making, editors Bill Brent, Joe Biel, and a cast of contributors take you from the dreaming and scheming stages onto printing, publication and beyond! Covering all the bases for beginners, Make a Zine! hits on more advanced topics like Creative Commons licenses, legality, and sustainability. Says Feminist Review, “Make a Zine! is an inspiring, easy, and digestible read for anyone, whether you’re already immersed in a cut-and-paste world, a graphic designer with a penchant for radical thought, or a newbie trying to find the best way to make yourself and your ideas known.” Illustrated by an army of notable and soon-to-be-notable artists and cartoonists, Make a Zine! also takes a look at the burgeoning indie comix scene, with a solid and comprehensive chapter by punk illustrator Fly (Slug and Lettuce, Peops). Part history lesson, part how-to guide, Make a Zine! is a call to arms, an ecstatic, positive rally cry in the face of TV show book clubs and bestsellers by celebrity chefs. As says Biel in the book’s intro, “Let’s go!”

Describes how magazines and comics are planned, produced, and sold.