What is a zine, and how do I pronounce it?

Zines can be anything! A common form is a small booklet, typically reproducible on a copy machine and assembled by hand. To pronounce it, think “magazine,” and then remove the first four letters (“zeen”).

What is the Couve Zine Swap?

The Couve Zine Swap is a collection of creative folks who love the art and culture of zines. At the Couve Zine Swap, we connect local zine creators with each other, and connect their zines to the community. Our goal is to grow a thriving zine culture in the Clark County area, at no cost to community members.

What does the Couve Zine Swap do?

Our mission is to build zine culture in Clark County. We do this by operating our distribution boxes, helping zinesters print and publish their zines, hosting zine-making get-togethers, and holding zine workshops at schools and libraries.

How can I get involved with the Couve Zine Swap?

The easiest way to get involved is to read some zines! Feel free to take zines from any of the free little zine libraries (also called distribution boxes or distros) at various small businesses around the county.

If you are a zine creator and want to see your zine in our boxes, check out our Submit Your Zine page!

If you are an educator or librarian and want the Couve Zine Swap to hold a zine workshop at your school or library, email us at couvezineswap@gmail.com.

Where are the distribution boxes?

Our distribution boxes are all over the county! You can see the locations on our Distro page. Feel free to take or leave a zine! Our zines will always be free.

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