Zine, short for magazine or fanzine, is an independently run
literary publication. Zines are usually of minority interest and
are reproduced at a low volume using a photocopier, printing
press or just paper and pen. Although the word zine dates back
to 1965, manyt attribute the first zine to Thomas Paine’s
pamphlet entitled Common Sense, published in 1776 with the aid
of the printing press. This literary publication sparked media
attention to American’s rights as a separate entity from British
rule during the American Revolution. The power of Thomas Paine’s
words and success at self-publishing embodies the idea of being
a true zinester. During the end of the 19th century, The Amateur
Press Association was founded. This organization was based
mostly on those who wished to review and exchange ideas about
pulp and science fiction. This idea eventually opened the doors
to fanzines, which expresses a publication in which the reviewer
is a fan of something and wants to share that interest with
others. The staple of