Zines were big in the 1970's with the rise of punk culture; a time when many below-the-radar bands and artists were rising. The fanzine gave people an opportunity to share their opinions and views and advertise bands and events that weren't spoken of in the mainstream- they worked as a platform for unheard voices to…
Bibliography
Porter, Kristian, 2016 -- The Resurgence Of Zine Culture And Why Its So Important, https://studybreaks.com/2016/12/14/the-resurgence-of-zine-culture-and-why-its-so-important/ 11/01/18 Okazaki, Manami, 2017 -- Why Hong Kong artists and activists are turning to zines in the digital…
ISSUU, ANTENNE BOOKS
https://issuu.com/segments/issuu/zines Electronic publishing website and discovery platform where people can upload publications for free. These can be viewed by anyone -for free- meaning that work can be exposed. This type of platform attracts people not in it for money, therefore large mainstream publications are not on the site. For a subscription charge, creators can also…
Thoughts n lil noticed bits
Analogue items but still promoted online makes publications bigger- youtube video has caused viewers to buy the product ; The exposure of zines inspires others to create their own. the idea of nostalgia is even prominent in this video to promote zine culture. aesthetic plays a large role in the culture surrounding…
Youtube videos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jl_EgojPOA i-D Published on May 12, 2016 POLYESTER- Obsession with something, fangirl by definition 'Small publications offer young people the opportunity to find their niche, to find their people and to find their politics' LAW- 'you can't beat the touch and tangibility of a magazine, the ink on your fingers... we want people to own…
Why has there been a recent revival of zines? Thoughts of others:
-Esme Betamax - Bristol Comic and Zine Fair It is interesting to see the mini boom that zine culture is enjoying at the moment. Zines never disappeared altogether, but traditionally have existed outside the mainstream. Two different things are happening at the moment, and both are probably as a result of the internet in its…