What is a fanzine?
What is a fanzine?
A fanzine (blend of fan and magazine or -zine) is a non-professional and non-official publication produced by enthusiasts of a particular cultural phenomenon (such as a literary or musical genre) for the pleasure of others who share their interest.
Why are zines called zines?
Zines were first created in the science fiction fandoms of the 1930s, taking their name from fanzine, which is short for “fan magazine.” Long before the advent of the Internet, zines allowed fans to create networks, share ideas and analyses, and collaborate on writing and artwork.
What does local zines mean?
: magazine especially : a noncommercial often homemade or online publication usually devoted to specialized and often unconventional subject matter a feminist zine.
How many pages does a fanzine have?
Page count varies from as few as 8 pages and up. The traditional binding process for zine printing is saddle stitching, which can accommodate a publication of up to 92 pages.
Do fanzines still exist?
Though fanzines are still created and remain prevalent today, little attention has been paid to their potential. With social media now dominating the fandom sphere, printed fanzines no longer serve their original function as a communication hub for all fans.
What is the most famous zine?
Top ten zines
- Post Comment Below. Reading someone else’s email – not that we would ever – is at once both heart-racingly illicit and surprisingly boring.
- Too Much Magazine.
- Birkensnake.
- Pink Mince.
- Buffalo Zine.
- Limner.
- Illuminati Girl Gang.
- Pentaprism.
Do zines still exist?
The answer to the second question is easy: YES! There’s still a thriving zine culture, though it did shrink after the advent of the internet, and especially after computers became commonplace in the home. But zine culture never actually died and now that the internet is no longer a novelty, it’s growing again.
How do I publish my zine?
Ten tips for publishing your own zine
- Write something people actually want to read.
- Work out your goals.
- Decide if you want to work solo or with friends.
- Get acquainted with the Sticky Institute photocopiers (and staff)
- Reach out to local, independent bookshops and see if they’re willing to stock your product.
How can I create a magazine?
How to make a magazine in 12 steps
- Pick your topic. You can’t have a magazine without a subject.
- Choose a title. I’ve decided to create a travel magazine.
- Choose your cover article.
- Find your cover image.
- Design your masthead.
- Write body articles.
- Incorporate graphics.
- Decide on feature articles.
How do you start a fanzine?
So how do you get started? Here are some simple beginners’ steps that will hopefully inspire you to get up and running with your own zines….
- Choose your format.
- Decide what it’s for.
- Pick the right name.
- Build a collective.
- Decide your layout and order.
- Create a master copy.
- Crunch the numbers.
