Spanning a whole range of media including music, film, performance art, graphic design and publishing, D.I.Y. OR DIE offers a fascinating insight into a series of characters who have motivated themselves independently of mainstream methodologies. Featured indie heroes include Ian MacKaye (Fugazi), J Mascis (Dinosaur Jr.), Lydia Lunch, Mike Watt (Minutemen, Firehose), Richard Kern (Independent Filmmaker), Ron Ashton (Stooges) and many more. If you have big plans for a small project then this could be just the inspiration you are looking for.