- What’s a zine? What is a distro?: A zine (pronounced like zeen) is a self-published piece of writing that is usually copied on a photocopier and stapled together like a book or magazine. People write about a myriad of topics, including politics, personal stories, music, and do-it-yourself guides. The print run is usually very small, and the zinester (person who made the zine) usually charges a minimal amount for a copy of their zine. A distro, short for distribution, is a place that, you guessed it, distributes a bunch of zines by different people. Most distros are online, but some can be found offline. Also, there are events called zine fests where people go to meet other zinesters, trade their zines, sell their zines, and maybe attend a workshop or two. You can usually find a lot of distros at these events.
- Why don't you carry poetry or music zines? I don't particularly care for them (unless they somehow involve Broadway showtunes or Mariah Carey, haha), and I don't feel comfortable carrying zines I don't like or can't support 100%.
- Do you ship outside of the United States? Yes, I do. When ordering, click on the price pull down menu next to each zine and click on International. Prices include postage. Do not click on "shipping outside the US" during PayPal checkout as that will not add the extra charge.
- Do you accept other currency besides US dollars? No. Sorry!
- Can I send you my PDF for review instead of the actual zine? No, I do not accept PDFs.