What is a Perzine? A Journey into the DIY Zine Genre

Did you know that zines have different genres? It's true. In the same way books are categorized by their content, so are zines!

Today you're going to learn about a popular genre of zines called PERZINES! Together we will review the definition of both zines and perzines, why people make this genre of zine, why YOU should make them, where to purchase or read them, and then we end with a short perzine tour.

TIME STAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:16 What is a zine?
1:00 What is a perzine?
2:53 Why should I make a perzine?
3:57 More reason to make a perzine
5:27 Where can I find perzines?
6:45 Perzine Tour

Find the zine makers featured in this video:
Laura Tran Johnson on IG @lauratranjohnson
  / lauratranjohnson  

Eli on IG @wormogirl_
  / wormogirl  

You can also donate to Eli and their family here:
CashApp $Modiahwrites

Where to find my zines:
My shop: https://www.brestinyprintshop.com/
My IG:   / brattyxbre_  

Where to read zines online for FREE:
https://archive.org/details/solidarit...

A list of zine libraries around the world:
https://zines.barnard.edu/zine-libraries

Music: Animal Crossing LoFi Mix by trashkid















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