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Hear, hear!  As a teacher I had my primary aged students write and trade zines.  They clutched their small works of art and were so proud.  I think the whole zine culture's emphasis is on producing and creating art rather than selling/ consuming.  

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I can't believe I'm the first to comment on this subject.  I was introduced to zines by hunting down Jesse Reklaw, independent comic artist, for my son about 6 years ago.  We've been hooked ever since.  I love the people, love the freedom of expression and the whole independent print scene.  I worked all day on yet another zine to sell/ trade at the symposium.  

My kids have made zines for years now.  I think with the alternative DIY culture, it is just another way to connect to the artist/ producer within ourselves and escape the consumer/ envy mentality that dominates the internet and popular culture.  I actually got my 11-year-old to turn off youtube, sit down and write poetry and draw.  Bless the zine symposium.

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