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Zines

WHAT ARE ZINES

ZINE LINGO

Zine (zeen): independent, self published work often created by a single person.


Zinester: An individual who creates zines.


Perzine: Short for personal zine. A zine that discusses personal thoughts, experiences, and everyday events.


Zine Distro Short for Zine distribution. Distros are places that distribute zines. Many individuals run Distros out of their homes, mailing zines out to those who order them. Some independent book stores carry zines as well.

ZINE PRESENTATION FOR AN ACADEMIC AUDIENCE

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ZINE PRESENTATION FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES