WHAT IS A ZINE?

MOOD BOARD

As a class we were presented with a large array of different types of zines and newspaper in which we got to explore and have a closer look at, the above images in my mood board were the main ones that stood that i have the most interest in- possibly help inspire me when creating my own zine/newspaper. These included zines produced by publishers working with photographers, for example Cafe Royal a publishing team creates a regular zine working along side many different photographers. What makes the Cafe Royal zines so iconic, is the consistent format and layout of the front cover which helps people viewing the zine remember the cover next time they see another one.

When looking at at the different types of zines it was clear that there are many different types and style that can be created and produced, making each piece unique in its own way. For example, size, format, design, layout, orientation, rhythm, title, cover etc. This will all be important areas that i will need to consider when producing my own as these are all key visual concepts which will potentially make or break my own zines/newspaper.

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