It is a cheaply produced, self published underground publication. It is short for magazine and is often distributed on a small scale. They are produced for people who share the passion for what you are putting in your zine.
Where did they come from?
Originally started in the early 1970's, but the earliest citation known is from 1946.
If Zines are a 'fad', can they be related to fashion?
Yes they can, people are constantly putting current trends, music, art and culture into zones, people are constantly following all of these.
Another for of media that a zine can be likened to is an E-Zine, this is a zine published on the internet like a blog (an online magazine).
Do you know the difference between an E-Zine and a blog?
An E-Zine is more private and exclusive. Anyone can look at your blog and leave comments and become a fan where as you cant on an E-Zine.
Why would you produce a Zine?
To let people see what your interested in and see the passion you are sharing.
Are they commercial?
They are non commercial publications that are printed by their creators on a topic of their choice.
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