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. […]
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Zine Prompts to explore your creativity
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 […]
Crafting your zine: A step-by-step guide
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 […]
Enter the zineverse – what, how, since when
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. […]