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Zines

Browse our Zine Collection in the library catalog.

 

What the heck is a zine, anyway?

"A zine, short for fanzine or magazine, is a DIY subculture self-publication, usually made on paper and reproduced with a photocopier or printer. Zine creators are often motivated by a desire to share knowledge or experience with people in marginalized or otherwise less-empowered communities."

 

"For me, a zine is not just a self-made and self-published booklet but it is also situated within DIY culture. This means it is non-profit, non-commercial, low-budget, and non-competitive. Topics and styles can vary but it's important that zines remain accessible, both to readers (everyone can afford to buy or trade them) and to writers (everyone can make them). Zines don't exist as little paper islands but they are connected and blossom within a mutually supportive zine community." What is a zine definition, handwritten by Jenna Freedman.

Definition and image courtesy of Barnard Zine Library: https://zines.barnard.edu/zine-basics 

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