Zines

The word zine is short for magazine or fanzine, and refers to "self-publications, motivated by a desire for self-expression, not for profit", according to the Barnard Zine Library. The Oxford English Dictionary defines zine exclusively as a shortened form of fanzine. From Wikipedia

Learn more about the History and Characteristics of Zines from Fred Wright

Albertsons Library has 100's of Zines! Most of these are in Special Collections and Archives on the second floor and anyone can read them anytime during our regular business hours between 9:00 and 5:00 Monday - Friday. 

In 1992, Boise State English Professor Tom Trusky curated the first zine exhibition in the country right here at Boise State. The exhibit, "Some Zines" received national and international press coverage. He curated a follow-up exhibit "Some Zines 2" in 1996.

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