Definition

A self-published, non-commercial magazine or small pamphlet, typically produced in limited quantities and distributed by the creator through alternative channels; zines cover niche interests, personal expression, or activism. The term is a truncation of 'magazine.'

Example Usage

She stapled together 50 copies of her photography zine to sell at the indie craft fair.

Origin

Shortened form of 'magazine,' emerging in the 1930s with science fiction fanzines, popularized in punk and indie culture from the 1970s onward.

Fun Fact

Zines predate the internet as the primary medium for underground culture, DIY aesthetics, and community building—they're experiencing a revival as physical alternatives to digital media.

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