Zines

[swirlyarts]

What do you guys think of zines? They are sort of like mini magazines written from the point of view of one person. I have an idea for a kiddie zine but I was wondering about adult zines (not that kind of adult!!) I'm thinking more social commentary, funny anecdotes, specific ideas and themes etc etc. What do you think - would you read them?
Just reading this it is very vague! Think things like shopping, housework - stuff like that but written from a hopefully funny viewpoint!
Let me know!!

[icecreamgirl]

I've never heard of them, but sounds interesting.
Are there any that we can have a nosy at?
When you say 'mini' is that content/size?

[swirlyarts]

Mini can be both content and size or either one! I haven't made any since I was a teenager so I haven't got any of mine to show but I'll have a look through Etsy and post a couple of links.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=6257077

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=6299115

That kind of thing! I actually own the top one - it's very good!

[icecreamgirl]

Hmm they look good, you did them at school?
Where have i been, i've never heard of them!!
I like the sound of the second one, i'm book-mad.
Are they usually just about one topic?

[swirlyarts]

Yeah the one's I've seen were on one topic but some are more like newspapers/proper magazines. I have actually seen one advertised which was 'A month in the life of....' but I guess you would have to do some pretty exciting stuff in that month!!