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Zine Guides

DIY (do it yourself) communities have developed out of previous counterculture movements, including the 1940s Beat generation, Hippie movements of the 1960s, and punk culture in the 1980s. Zines are part of this DIY culture. They are produced for passion and not profit. A cornerstone of this DIY culture is to continue on the traditions and education. Examples of this can be found in DIY guides written by zinesters to others whether it is about making zines, starting a garden, or alternative lifestyles.