Zine (short for magazine/fanzine) is a self published type of print media which expedites the process for young amateur creatives to spread their work and gain traction. The format begin in 1940 with the publication of a science fiction fanzine by Russ Chauvenent but is perhaps most recognised for its ability to spread political opinion and the phenomenon of 3rd wave feminism, seen specifically in the feminism subgroup of the riot grrrl movement in the early 1990s.

The punk-rock girls group bikini kill published their second zine which included their riot grrrl manifesto which established the aggressive, confident feminist movement which eventually inspired prominant groups such as the spice girls with their iconic slogan of girl power being directly influenced by the trend.

For my own zine I chose to explore the topic of identity and culture focusing through the lens of food and how it brings together families.