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Zines

This guide tells you all about what zines are and how to make, print, read, cite, and teach with them!

WHAT ARE ZINES?

Butler Library is excited to host several more zine events this semester:

Zine Scene (two-day event with free zine workshops & zine exhibit) - Apr. 24-25

Details to come soon!

Spread the Word: A Zine for Every Poster (zine workshop) - Apr. 17, 4:30-6pm, Butler 314

This hands-on workshop will teach you how to transform a traditional academic poster presentation into a zine. Zines are DIY magazines that can be made by anyone for a low cost. We will discuss research-based zines we have made, demonstrate folding techniques, and support participants to draft their own zines.

Spread the Word: A Zine for Every Poster, Thursday, April 17, 4:30-6pm, Butler 314; transform your academic paper into a zine!

 

Previous events were Zine Club in both February and March, 2025.

 

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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 (DIS-tro): 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 HISTORY

Below are some moments from zine and printing history:

ZINE PRESENTATION FOR AN ACADEMIC AUDIENCE

If you would like to hear the presentation, click on the video below.

ZINE PRESENTATION FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES

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