Fanzine vs. Zine — What's the Difference?

A fanzine (blend of fan and magazine or -zine) is a non-professional and non-official publication produced by enthusiasts of a particular cultural phenomenon (such as a literary or musical genre) for the pleasure of others who share their interest. The term was coined in an October 1940 science fiction fanzine by Russ Chauvenet and first popularized within science fiction fandom, and from there it was adopted by other communities.

A zine ( ZEEN; short for magazine or fanzine) is a small-circulation self-published work of original or appropriated texts and images, usually reproduced via a copy machine. Zines are the product of either a single person or of a very small group, and are popularly photocopied into physical prints for circulation.

An amateur-produced magazine written for a subculture of enthusiasts devoted to a particular interest

An inexpensively produced, self-published, underground publication

A magazine, normally produced by amateurs, intended for people who share a common interest

An e-zine.

A low-circulation, non-commercial publication of original or appropriated texts and images, especially one of minority interest.

A publication similar to a magazine{4} but in electronic rather than printed form, maintained as data files on a computer and accessible via the world wide web.