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English
Abstract
"Zines", short for "fanzines" refer to small-circulation self-published works containing original and/or appropriated texts and images, reproduced by photocopier. They are usually the work of one person or a small group of people. Due to their informal, ephemeral nature, do-it-yourself or "DIY" workmanship and relatively inexpensive production, they are popular within underground countercultures and marginalized groups, serving as a medium for profoundly personal and political narratives. Highly individualized and created without financial incentives, it allows great freedom of expression and room for experimentation with presentation, form, and design which in turn creates connections between creator and reader made possible only by the materiality of the medium. For my capstone, I chose to create a zine, under the direction of Professor Lauren Grodstein, a well-respected and published author and educator. I wanted to explore and experiment with different modes of storytelling over a long-form narrative arc drawn from personal experiences and utilize multiple styles and techniques. By drawing on a range of features of materiality, I hoped to create a more personal and immersive work.
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Topic
Liberal Studies
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Topic
Zines
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Rutgers University Electronic Theses and Dissertations
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ETD_11317
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1 online resource (ii, 20 pages)
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M.A.
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Includes bibliographical references
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Camden Graduate School Electronic Theses and Dissertations
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