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A pocket-sized peek into the world of zines! This mini-guide shares a quick history of zine-making and walks you step-by-step through folding your own single-sheet mini-zine. Perfect for curious storytellers, teachers, or anyone ready to make something tangible and handmade.
Realmscapes Dispatch No. 16 — What’s a Zine? (and how to make one) is a pocket-sized introduction to the joyful world of self-publishing. Part mini-history, part how-to, this handmade guide invites you to fold, cut, and create your own single-sheet zine using nothing more than paper, scissors, and imagination.
Inside, you’ll find a brief look at where zines come from — stretching back to pamphleteers like Thomas Paine, Harlem Renaissance writers, and the DIY spirit of punk — along with illustrated step-by-step folding instructions and friendly encouragement to make a zine of your own.
Every page celebrates the do-it-yourself storytelling tradition that keeps creativity in our hands, not hidden behind algorithms or publishing gates. Whether you’re a teacher introducing students to zine culture, a journaling artist exploring new forms, or simply a curious maker, this black and white Dispatch offers an easy entry point into the world of tangible, personal storytelling.
Handmade in the world of Realmscapes and printed by Studio Second Street.
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