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Zines: Welcome

Page from a Zine by S. Garces, 2022.Welcome to the Zine guide!
Read on to learn about 'Zine culture and history.

"Zines have been medium people recognize as a opportunity to reject mainstream and technological modes of publication and communication in favor of low-fi, hand-made print. They have been associated with nostalgia, craft, artistic self-expression, and the underground music scene."

- Christopher Marcatili on Zines and Social Justice, Freilich Project for the Study of Bigotry at the Australian National University.

Pictured Left: Sea Stings to Black Bee. (2021). 'Zine by Savannah Garces. 

What is a Zine?

A zine is generally a self-published, minimally circulated piece of artwork done by independent creators. They can have text images, stickers, and more. Zines come in many forms: art, photography, DIY, political, and others!

A photo of 'how to make a zine' with a bird on the back cover, courtesy of NYIT Library

An image of 'Frightening Fashion' done by Savannah Garces

How to make 'Zine

Zines of Hispanic Heritage Month

Never Island by  María de Mater O'Neill1995
Never Island by Never Island María de Mater O'Neill 1995

Cultural pioneers who published 'Zines to share their stories:

An image of zines against a blue background, featuring many punk bands

Zine History

An image of the zine 'Gone Home' featuring 4 people, all in Western clothing. The woman is kicking at the three men and exclaiming her disdain.

Zine Collections

An image of the Culturas zine with Elvis on the cover

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