How zines can foster creativity, community, and resistance in the digital age A zine is a small-circulation, self-published work of original or appropriated texts and images, usually handmade and then reproduced via a copy machine. In this digital era, zines are also digitally created, printed, and distributed via flea markets, social media, and e-distros like Bazinega. […]
For years, zines have been a vital medium of expression for LGBTQ voices, a safe space for them to express themselves and tell their stories. Disclaimer: Bazinega is an LGBTQ-friendly business. All Baz Buddies are allies, we support equality and freedom of expression. All the zines mentioned in this blog are created by our queer […]
As published in Deccan Chronicle, June 2024
Cover image zine by Prasanna Venkatesh Are you looking for some inspiration for your next zine project? You might want to try some of these prompts. Here are a few unique zine prompts can help you generate ideas, explore different topics, and challenge yourself creatively. 2. Make a zine about a place you have visited […]
As published in Homegrown, January 2024
Making zines can be a fun and creative process! Zines are short, pocket-sized, self-published publications made by individuals, or sometimes in small groups on a common theme. They can cover a wide range of topics, from personal stories and art to political commentary, music, food, travel, mental health, poetry and DIY guides. Here’s a step-by-step […]
As published in The Hindu, June 2023
WHAT ARE ZINES? A zine (pronounced zeen…you know, like the latter half of magazine?) is such a wonderful form of expression, my absolute favorite! Zines are self-published, non-commercial, small-circulation magazines (or booklets) that are usually created by a single person or a group of people in collaboration with each other and based on a theme. […]
The Indian Sun (Australia), March 2023
Aditi Elassery
Ano Patel
Antara Pain
Ayan Farooqui
Ayushi Singhal
Bad Press
Bazinega
Hand Jobs Inc.
Hansika Jethnani
Madhurima Das
Kishore Amruth
Mrunal Kulkarni
Neha Shetty
Nikhil Poddar
Parvathy Subramanian
Pooja Dhingra
Poojana Prasanna
Preston Olakatu
Rohini Kejriwal
Ruchita Madhok
Saloni Mahajan
Soumya John
Soundarya Gottapu
Sreehari Siva
Swagatika Sarangi
Tilottama B
Vaishali Soni
