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zines

[/ziːnz/]
noun
fanzines, revistas independentes
1. self-published magazines or newsletters, typically produced in small quantities and distributed by the creators, often covering niche interests, alternative culture, or fan-based content
She created several music zines in the 1990s that became cult classics.
Ela criou vários fanzines de música nos anos 1990 que se tornaram clássicos cult.
2. informal publications, often photocopied or digitally produced, featuring articles, artwork, or comics on specific topics
The comic zines at the convention sold out within hours.
Os fanzines de quadrinhos na convenção se esgotaram em poucas horas.
NYC Slang
zines (widely used in NYC indie and art scenes)
Synonyms
fanzinesmagazinespublicationspamphlets
Antonyms
mainstream publicationscommercial magazines

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fanzines, revistas independentes
commonly used term borrowed from English
Portugal
fanzines, publicações independentes
similar borrowing from English, sometimes 'publicações caseiras'

Related Idioms & Phrases

underground press
DIY culture
self-publishing movement
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