Homework 6

   Although Zines don't seem to be a popular medium, the existence of them is beneficial in the art field. It was discussed in the article that the biggest difference between Zines and magazines is that magazines ask "It's time to publish, what do we say?" While Zines tend to say "I have something to say it's time to publish."
  Zines tend to be privately owned and I feel that because of that it keeps the spirit of Zines alive. Magazines tend to exist to appeal to the masses and eventually, they focus more on the consumer's needs than what they want to represent. In many ways, Zines tend to be more personal and about the creator(s)' voice.
  Zines also often appear to voice some form of activism, however this is not always the case. The entire concept of Zines was started through SciFi fanfiction in the 60s. They have a touch of personality to them since they are almost always handmade as well.
  One is not better than the other, but it is clear that Zines are a rejection of magazines.