Behind the 'Zine!

Short for magazine!

-non-profit

-non-commercial

non professional

A zine is usually a non – commercial, non professional publication, kind of like a magazine but with a twist. The main difference between a magazine and a zine is that zines are not out there to make a profit but, rather, to add other, often unheard voices into the mix. Zines are usually made out of interest and passion and are often self-published by the writer/artist/creator. Typically zines are made using collage techniques and are then photocopied since these are means available to almost everyone. What I like best about zines is that they provide a voice for all; outside of the mainstream, of alternative, from the underground, the margins of society. 

Toronto Zine Library Website: http://sitekreator.com/zinelibrary/index.html

OCAD Zine Library Website: http://zinesforlunch.blogspot.com/

How to make a zine:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiqQrVrW9XY