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Zines
I would define a zine as a work, typically self/small-press published and printed in small runs, where the creator has direct control over its contents.
It is hard to define what constitutes a zine. There are plenty of examples where definitions get shaky, such as with digital zines, zines published by organisations, zines that become professional (prozines), and so on.
Types of zine
There are several named types of zine. Here's a peerie glossary for you:
(Fan magazine)
A zine about something the creator is a fan of.
(Personal zine)
A zine (typically) about the creator's personal experiences.
(Amateur press association zine)
A zine created by a member of an APA and distributed to other members.
(Compilation zine)
A zine created through compiling multiple folks submissions together.
(Literary zine)
A zine featuring collections of essays, stories, or poetry.
(Miniature comics)
A comic zine that may or may not be mini.
An eight page zine created by folding and cutting a single sheet of paper.
(Professional zine)
A professionally produced magazine, typically aimed at a fandom.
Zine printing methods
Zines can be printed in a variety of ways. Some folk choose to even just handwrite/draw each copy. Here is a non-exhaustive list of ways to print zines:
- Laser printing
- Inkjet printing
- Photocopying
- Risography
- Screenprinting
- Offset Lithography
- Letterpress
- Monoprinting
- Mimeography
- Hectography
- Cyanotype
- Linocut
- Woodcut
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- You should make a zine
- How to make your first zine
- Grassroots Publishing
- Do It Yourself (DIY)
- Anti-Capitalism