Zines/fanzines - a small circulation, non-commercial publication of original or appropriated texts and images. More broadly, the term encompasses any self-published work of minority interest usually reproduced via photocopier on a variety of colored paper stock.
Why the F don't more people do these? I first became aware of this cut n paste method of self expression when i discovered Punk Rock. Punk zines emerged as part of the punk movement in the late 1970s. These started in the UK and the U.S.A. and by March 1977 had spread to other countries. Cheap photocopying had made it easier than ever for anyone who could make a band flyer to make a zine. Tonight i had a sweet breeze over some local peoples zines with the help of Marika and look to hit up a sweet zine spot tomo in down town Toronto.
I cant champion the concept of making these more! I'm moving on to Montreal next week to stay at the HQ of Society Suckers Zine. Be a buddy and check it out, its subcultures documented for people in the know. Power to the zine geek.
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