A cheaper alternative is to use the serif software, inc serif pageplus. Indesign is very powerful, but its realy for those experienced.As fr MS publisher, it was a good DTP program.. about 12 years ago.. Serif pageplus is very good,(the asset / pack function is very good) if you register, you can get some good deals on the previous versions . Ive been using pageplus since the 1990s. You dont get many templates, but the ones you get is pretty good. There is a free DTP open source program, but its god for those who who the 'lingo'.. Ie if you a beginner/ intermediate, use serif pageplus for DTP, if your an expert use indesign. Quark was bought by adobe, and even though it still technically exists, Its no longer updated. Black and white photocopying ?? Ive never done that since the 1980s.. how big is this zine ?? Im busy but i might be able to help .. I have not used publisher for over ten years, but I do use serif a bit.. I was thinking of getting involved with some fanzines again..
Thanks for the input and tip of the serif software! I'm going to be looking into that and seeing if I can test it out in one of the labs on campus first. With regards to InDesign, I could use it if I yelled at my graphic design friends to teach me the basics of it. But pageplus might be a better route to go down. With regards to the photocopying, part of it is that I'm very inspired by the Riot Grrrl zines of the 90s/early 2000s and I like the raw aesthetic it provides. I'm not shooting for a highly polished, designed to be beautiful zine. I want something kind of gritty, but not totally ugly. It's going to be occasional themed issues, with the regular issues revolving around music with interviews, reviews, etc. and probably some food related and perzine stuff included.