"Zines (short for fanzines or magazines) are independent or self-published publications, often handmade, and informed by DIY ethos. Anyone can make a zine – they can be created in a variety of formats and can include both original and appropriated text and images.
Zine culture was popularised in the 1930s through science-fiction fanzines, and continued to prevail through the rock and roll, punk and riot grrrl movements. Zines have been likened to a pre-internet internet, and while we very much find ourselves in a digital era now, zine culture, although somewhat 'underground', is still thriving." - Museum of Contemporary Art Australia.
See a detailed history from "The Conversation" here:
The Conversation Explainer: Zines
Equipment for Making a Zine:
Listed below are suggestions for what to use when making your zine - but you can choose to use anything you want!
Here are some articles with more tips for your Zine.
Did you know that the CLI Library has a Zine Collection?
The Library's zine collection can be found near the Graphic Novel Collection.
The State Library of Victoria also has a zine collection. Find out more here: