What is a Zine?
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*** A zine (pronounced zeen) is an independently or self-published booklet, often created by physically cutting and gluing text and images together onto a master flat for photocopying, but it is also common to produce the master by typing and formatting pages on a computer. The publication is usually folded and stapled.
Historically, zines have been around since 1776 when Thomas Paine self-published Common Sense and used it as an instrument in promoting the ideas that contributed to the U.S. War for Independence. Just a perfect example to demonstrate the free spirit of zine culture.
Zine comes from fanzine which is a term that generally describes a small-circulation science fiction publication. Fanzines first appeared in the late 1920s.
Zines were used to promote punk music in the 1970s, a time when this type of music received very little interest from the larger press music. This phenomenon spawned a new interest in self-publishing.
There are many bold, funny and beautifully designed zines out there.
Some zines became so popular and turned into regular publications.
Historically, zines have been around since 1776 when Thomas Paine self-published Common Sense and used it as an instrument in promoting the ideas that contributed to the U.S. War for Independence. Just a perfect example to demonstrate the free spirit of zine culture.
Zine comes from fanzine which is a term that generally describes a small-circulation science fiction publication. Fanzines first appeared in the late 1920s.
Zines were used to promote punk music in the 1970s, a time when this type of music received very little interest from the larger press music. This phenomenon spawned a new interest in self-publishing.
There are many bold, funny and beautifully designed zines out there.
Some zines became so popular and turned into regular publications.
Process
For your personal Zine you can make the subject matter whatever you would like (as long as it is appropriate). Think outside of the box and have some fun.
To create your document, follow the instructions and images below. If your document is not set up right your booklet will not fold correctly.
Your page layout should look exactly like this or your pages will be out of order when it is printed and folded. (* Create the bottom pages right side up and then flip them upside down once you are finished.
To Save and submit, you should go to File > Export and Export as an AdobePDF (Print).
This is what should be submitted on Google Classroom.
To Save and submit, you should go to File > Export and Export as an AdobePDF (Print).
This is what should be submitted on Google Classroom.