Zines come from a true do it yourself philosophy, often with hand-drawn elements sharing personal stories.
I published a zine in the early ’80s for almost a decade. It included art, collages and poetry along with music reviews. It became a way to interact with poets and artists around the country. It was a wonderful outlet as it connected me with others and we felt we had a place where sharing our unique art and language was safe and welcome.
The spirit of the zine is alive and well in Hutchinson. A local entourage of artists has been creating a zine called Crude for over ten years. The team behind this publication has also developed a business that encompasses inherent zine philosophies: grassroots, creativity, and community.