zines
zines — noun
- zinessingular
- zinesesplural
1. A small booklet or magazine put together by hand by an individual or a handful o
A small booklet or magazine put together by hand by an individual or a handful of friends who want to express their personal interests, ideas, or creativity, usually produced with simple tools and in limited copies.
Sahil traded zines about rock climbing with fans from three different countries.
collocation: zines about [topic]
The library keeps a shelf where people leave their zines for others to read.
Aoi's zine about urban gardening sells for just two dollars at the community center.
Ingrid asked her art teacher how to print her first zine on a home printer.
These zines cover topics that big magazines ignore, from rare plants to local bands.
- fanzine
More specific — refers to zines made by fans of a particular interest, especially in music, comics, or pop culture.
- pamphlet
Broader and more formal — usually a text-only booklet with a political, religious, or informational purpose, not the creative/DIY spirit of a zine.
- underground magazine
Suggests a strong counter-cultural or politically radical focus, while a general zine can be about any hobby or interest.
- mainstream magazine
A commercially produced, widely distributed magazine made by a professional team, as opposed to a self-published zine.
用法筆記
The singular form 'zine' is also very common. Zines are usually distributed informally — at meet-ups, indie bookshops, or by mail — rather than sold in mainstream stores.