Zine (according to Merriam-Webster) is another word for magazine and especially a noncommercial often homemade or online publication usually devoted to specialized and often unconventional subject matter.
Zines are a tactile creation experience (according to Arts Midwest link here). They can be made by anyone and you don't even have to have experience. I like those made by hand and copies made by xeroxing. I think of them as DIY magazines in mini sizes. I had thought of making zines (but digitally) with short stories and artworks and all sorts of creative outlets, much like my blog but on paper but I've never done it. But if I am to make one, I thought of some names for it: Moon Cakes (I like moon and cake), Seven (my favorite number), The Mighty Wallflower (as I'm quite an introvert). I made an example of a cover and inside spread - see below. (The cover art is one of my pieces over here and the inside artwork you can see it here.)
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The Mighty Wallflower is a fun title! And I remember that art and that poem.
ReplyDeleteRoberta: I didn't have anything new so I used my old artworks/poem for examples. I might have had 'the mad wallflower' as a name before I changed it.
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I met a woman in an art class recently who makes simple colour-xeroxed paper zines of her own scanned artworks. Her distribution system consists of leaving them in those "little free library" kiosks that are all over the place these days. I thought it was a very cool idea!
ReplyDeleteDebra: That sounds like a good idea. It's hard to distribute zines since they are not regular reading materials.
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never thought of making my own zine.
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DeleteI think your inside art would make a better cover! I created a zine (of sorts) in a bookmaking workshop years ago. There's a simple kind made from one piece of paper - you set the pages in the proper orientation and then make the folds and cuts. It's a fun experiment, even if you only make one!
ReplyDeleteFound this link: https://marekbennett.com/2020/01/24/1sheet-mini-01/
I wanted to thank you for being the most dedicated commenter ever in my history with A-Z!
Apologies that I didn't reciprocate.
Will give you a shout-out when I write my Reflection post. ❤️
I made some of those little ones with my poetry once and again for a couple of my granddaughters. Enjoyed it.
DeleteAnne M Bray: That inside art is one of my favorite creation. I might have shared that piece tons of times on my blogs.
DeleteZines are enough to make. I know a bit about printing and getting booklets together. Thanks for the link.
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Kristin: It must be nice to see you words on paper.
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Beautiful art. I have never considered making a zine. However, I see the merit in having one -- for both, the creator and the audience. Thank you, Lisa. Look forward to continuing my visits here.
ReplyDeleteSilvia: Zines are great outlets for creators and readers can enjoy small bits of a creator's work.
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Oh, yes, yes, yes, Lissa - I absolutely encourage you to start making zines. You've got wonderful ideas, great names, and your art is fabulous. I've been making zines for years, and it's tons of fun - do it!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on a wonderful A-to-Z -- I'm delight to have found you.
Deborah Weber: Thank for your kind words. I still haven't decide on this as the idea just came to me while writing this post.
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You could/would totally rock making your own zine. Well done on finishing the challenge.
ReplyDeleteElephant's Child: Thank for your plentiful comments. I'm quite encouraged by your words.
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I think I'm exhausted after the A-Z, no zine for me. Congrats on the finish!!
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Donna B. McNicol: I'm also exhausted but I'm glad I finished the challenge.
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Jamie (jannghi.blogspot.com): I like how you asked people to pick a word for each day. This was a very interesting approach to the A to Z.
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I've made my own zines - and helped my kids make some too. I love your idea.
ReplyDeleteGratz on completing the A-Z Challenge.
Charlotte: I'm still thinking on the zine.
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I have never thought about making a magazine of any type, but I like your sample. I think it would be rewarding to create one.
ReplyDeleteLive and Learn: Rewarding, probably. I don't know yet. Still considering doing one.
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