RhetTech
Abstract
Many have questioned the role and relevance of zines during the digital age. Zines are DIY magazine-like publications, usually made of paper. Scholars have conceptualized digital forms of self-publishing, such as blogging, as the modern equivalent of zine-making, replacing the older technology. However, the continued production of zines suggests that the medium might overcome some of the issues that plague digital publishing. The present study examines previous scholarship, articles, and interviews to understand why individuals still decide to create zines. It was found that zines may offer a more intimate reading experience, increased safety from censorship and harassment, an opportunity for in-person human connections, and more creative control. These findings argue that zines offer a relevant alternative to digital self-publishing in the 21st century.
Recommended Citation
Hono, Matthew
(2022)
"Zine as Rebellion Against the Cultural Dominance of Digital Self-Publishing,"
RhetTech: Vol. 4, Article 4.
Available at:
https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/rhettech/vol4/iss1/4
