Introduction
​Zines are handmade booklets, typically marked by collage elements and a DIY (do-it-yourself) aesthetic. This unique medium has traditionally flourished in activist spaces/movements like punk, riot grrl, and others. Feel free to check out the tabs above for specific guidance on zine research, scholarship, and more.
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How-to
If you'd like to try your hand at making a zine, check out the links below. For the full zine experience, try to find a workshop near you!
- How to make a 1-page zine - One zinester demonstrates the classic technique, in a series of photos.
- 1-page zine - Advanced version - This method allows for a tiny, 16-page zine to be made from a single sheet of paper.
- Zine Resources - WeMakeZines offers a few templates and insights.
- Video: What Even is a Zine? - 3 minutes