The Definitive Zine Printing Guide at Ex Why Zed

Looking for ideas on how to create and print an impressive zine?
We have compiled a feature-length, definitive video to methodically guide you through the entire process. This super informative video takes you through how many artists, small presses and independent publishers have used zines to promote their creative work. We detail the options available for size, paper and binding. We showcase illustrated, photography, poetry, skate and music zines and highlight the winning solutions to design and produce the perfect zine.
It has never been easier to self-publish a zine than it is today at Ex Why Zed so we looking forward to seeing your artwork!
www.exwhyzed.com
UPDATE: This video was originally recorded in late 2019 before all the craziness began. It states that we do not charge for hard-copy proofs. In the last 3 years, we have had to change this and do now charge our cost price which is normally £32-58 depending on the spec. £90-140 for hardback.
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Hi, we’re Ex Why Zed! We are the creative print company you have been looking for. Day in and day out, we help transform people’s ideas into print!
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For more ideas and insight, visit us at exwhyzed.com
So, what does that mean? Well, from the first contact with us, we will give you a wealth of resources, knowledge and friendly advice to broaden your understanding of the print process. We help everyone from the complete novice to the print rockstar.
We consider ourselves specialist photography book, zine and children's book printers but will work with you to take your artwork from screen to a wide range of printed outcomes. Our video series will really expand your knowledge of the options available in print and our file set-up guides will make you a better designer.
1️⃣2️⃣ reasons why you should trust us with your next project 🏆
• Refreshingly responsive, friendly and patient customer service.
• Free paper sample packs.
• No minimum order quantity.
• Comprehensive FAQs page to answer all your questions
• The highest quality Indigo digital and litho printing.
• Browse through 100s of case studies for ideas and inspiration.
• Free delivery anywhere in the UK. We regularly ship worldwide too.
• 400+ superb reviews on Trustpilot.
• Card accepted, plus BACS, online bank transfer and even cheque if you're feeling retro!
• Super informative and helpful video guides showcasing what can be achieved in print.
• Step-by-step print journey to guide you through the process.
• Pssst...we’ll even show you how to prepare your artwork for print.
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Visit www.exwhyzed.com or get in touch with us at [e-mail] for a print quote and to discuss your upcoming project.
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[@mattbray_studio]

this is hugely helpful. just watched the first 40 mins and already started to have a better idea of options. i'll watch the rest this afternoon. thanks for the effort of putting this together.

[@exwhyzedprint]

We enjoyed putting it together and glad it helped! Do get in touch if you have any questions after watching the rest.

[@cyrilstheone]

Very informative especially for a street photographer like myself who has no clue where to start, when it comes to making zines. Thank you

[@TheYoshi3579]

26:18 OMG MELTY MISFITS!! That’s what inspired my artist handle :’)) Expelled Mel was the misfit who I was inspired by AT LEAST 10 years ago, as he shares my name

[@HerveM66]

Great video, plenty of interesting information!

[@exwhyzedprint]

Thanks for taking the time to watch it. We're here if you need a quote for your next Zine project on [e-mail]

[@NicolasSequeira]

Zines are legit goated with the sauce!

[@annabloem2391]

I was looking for information on making zines for a little art project I am currently doing, and wasn't really considering professional printing, but I am now. This video was incredibly helpful and your enthusiasm for printing and zines is contagious. I wasn't even sure if I'd get through such a long video, but it was definitely worth it, this is super informative and made me super excited to actually make a zine at the end of my project.

[@exwhyzedprint]

Thank you for such a great comment. We really enjoy making the videos and passing on our knowledge. Our number one goal is to help people take that little idea from their head onto paper, so if our guide achieves that then...job :) Best of luck with the project, we're here if you need us: [e-mail]

[@waldangerous912]

Thank you for the video and descriptions on each of the zines! Definitely helpful for a wandering creator

[@joeymartinez8977]

This is game changing. Recently over the past year I’ve been working on a photography zine and had been inspired to keep creating. But with the service I chose, I was limited to 240 pages max for the perfect bound format. With you guys, that wouldn’t have limited me. Now I’d love to know how it would come out with you.

[@barbaaovento]

Honest detailing of the Zine process. Thanks for this

[@exwhyzedprint]

Yes, we tried to be as honest as possible with all the options and processes.

[@keithcollman4726]

Brilliant video, didn't think I'd get to the end, thankfully I did, as it was well worth it, thanks !!

[@davidcantor1619]

It's a long and very informative video. Thank you. However, it would be helpful if there could be links to the start of each section in order to home in on specifics.

[@exwhyzedprint]

Hi David, thanks for replying. We will add timestamps in the content to help viewers jump to the right section more easily - good idea!

[@deelister1349]

Thanks so much for putting this together. Hugely helpful and feeling less intimidated about the print side of getting my zine idea out there once I've got the content ready.

[@exwhyzedprint]

Thank you for taking the time to comment Dee, we look forward to seeing your zine!

[@sorendefre1674]

BRILLIANT!!! Thank you very much for this invaluable and insightful guide,much appreciated.

[@exwhyzedprint]

Hi Soren, thanks for taking the time to watch. We hope it gave you plenty of inspiration for your zines

[@energypimpin]

this is one of the most inspirational creative videos ive ever watched, cant wait to get printing....

[@swi10]

What an amazing video. thx alot!

[@exwhyzedprint]

Glad you liked it Sven, it was fun to make and look through our Zine back catalogue

[@janradtke8318]

The reason I like the stiched over the perfect binding is, that the stiched binding allows a much easier opening of the zine, especially if pictures go over two pages.

[@exwhyzedprint]

Yes Jan, very true. They both have their pros and cons but being able to open the pages completely flat is a great advantage of wire stitching (stapling)

[@Tracks777]

awesome content

[@exwhyzedprint]

Thank you, we tried to leave no stone unturned with the guide and be as helpful as possible.

[@jordanlotus188]

nice

[@exwhyzedprint]

Thanks Jordan

[@devinarmstrong7947]

thanks

[@exwhyzedprint]

Our pleasure Devin, hope you enjoyed it.

[@georgs5870]

Thanks for this very informative and inspiring video! What I'm missing: zines in square or landscape-oriented format. No offense meant.

[@exwhyzedprint]

Yes, good shout...for a square format you could go for 210x210mm, 148x148mm. They are both cost-effective sizes to print. However, we can go as large as 297x297mm for a really formidable zine or any bespoke size in between. Hope that helps, thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@yanelisortiz8112]

Who is the author of enjoy me how you used to??

[@TJ-cg8mq]

...so cool.. your passion just oozes!! Wondering, do you handle barcodes/ISBNs..? Also, where can we sell photography zines these dayz in 2021 ??!

[@exwhyzedprint]

Hi T J, thanks. For the ISBN you should go directly to www.nielsenisbnstore.com/ who are the UK suppliers. On their site, you secure the ISBN, then download the barcode which can be added to your artwork. Still plenty of zine distros going, they all post regularly on social media or you can sell them on your own store, and not on the high street.

[@janvanheerden265]

No sound

[@exwhyzedprint]

Hi Jan, thanks for the message. This is strange, can you try again?...we're getting the sound through fine on all the devices we have just tested the video on...

[@kikeheebchinkjigaboo6631]

Stitch and glue

[@exwhyzedprint]

Thanks for watching Joe!

[@someonewithsomename]

Introduction is so cringe, my eyes and ears bleed... But the content afterwards is brilliant! So beware, video starts at 3:43

[@exwhyzedprint]

Ha, that's a great comment. Thanks for taking the time to let us know. Everyone start watching at 3:43 then :)

[@nehawashere]

21:35 a5 thats slighly.smaller