What is a zine?
Zines are popular DIY, handmade, magazine-like low budget publications, usually in the form of small pamphlets --although they can be any size or format. They are self-published, not-for profit, and created usually as a form of self-expression on a wide range of subjects. Some examples of zine categories are literary zines, art zines, mini-comics, personal or “per zines,” political zines, fanzines, etc. Zines are often produced on the photocopier and are intended to be freely traded and/or distributed widely.
General sample searches on the topic of zines in SouthernSearch (be sure to login to your account)
SouthernSearch: "zines" limited to books
SouthernSearch: "zines" limited to articles
Search these library databases for articles on a range of topics related to artists' books and zines:
American Countercultures: an Encyclopedia of Nonconformists, Alternative Lifestyles, and Radical Ideas in U. S. History by
Zines in Third Space by 
The Riot Grrrl Collection by 
Whatcha Mean, What's a Zine? by Getting started: How to fold a quick zine
A student's guide to what is a zine and how to make one
For more information contact Tina Re, Arts and Special Collections: ret1@southernct.edu
Hands-on artists' book and zinemaking sessions are available by appointment. Supplies on-hand include:Typewriters, computers, printers, scanners, sharpies and markers, pencils, ink, stamps, rulers, magazines and newspapers for collages, patterned paper, fabric, washi tape, stickers, cutting boards, scissors, x-acto knife, paper trimmer, glue sticks, tape, long arm stapler, other binding materials (needle and thread) and more.
