Our Rational and Concept of the Zine

So this is who we are and the concept of the zine!

 

"Introducing a new publication to the ever growing zine market; combining the increasing trend in social media with the tradition values of handmade zine production, Stalker Zine celebrates the wealth of creative talent at Nottingham Trent University.

Known widely to generation X, the colloquial term Stalker is used in everyday life and understood to mean ‘somebody who follows a person's every move, on Facebook or otherwise’. Using this term to form the backbone of the zine, the concept of ‘Stalk my work’ allows the viewer to focus their attention on the creative talent of the individual. This provides a relationship that not only satisfies the need of the reader but also the artist. Stalker Zine will be the first place to share and view creative talent from NTU and meet others from different creative disciplines.

Rather than a traditional magazine layout the zine will consist of six mini zines that fold-out into posters. This is a form that generation x are familiar with due to the stereotypical student bedroom with poster covered walls. Each mini zine will contain an A3 fold out poster of the artists work alongside a short informal interview and an illustrated photograph of the artist. The six mini zines will be tied together with the first issue containing a mini spy glass for users to interact with the smaller details in the publication.

Each issue will revolve around a theme set by the creative team at Stalker. The creative content will be generated through a monthly open brief providing a platform for artists, designers and photographers to showcase new and exciting work to a wider audience.

As well as creating the zine as an offline version of a social media site, an online presence will still need to be maintained. This will remain separate from the actual publication however cross-over’s will be made. The Stalker website will provide the opportunity for ‘stalkers’ alike to access exclusive content not featured in the physical zine. A gallery will display the variety of entries from that months open brief so other creative’s can gain inspiration and have a chance to see what is normally only available to the editors of a magazine.

To continue the social media theme throughout Stalker’s online presence, a Facebook page will provide ample opportunity for its creative users to interact, share and collaborate with each other."

Abbie and Sofie xxx