Wizard Zines

Wizard Zines is a publishing company established in 2014, specializing in educational zines and posters that focus on programming and technical topics. Founded by Julia Evans, the company has printed 25,000 copies and serves customers in 126 countries. A small team of three operates the business, which has grown from a side project into a successful venture.

The company offers a variety of programming zines and posters that cover topics such as Linux, networking, debugging, containers, SQL, Git, DNS, HTTP, and career development. Each zine typically consists of 20-28 pages and uses illustrated comics and visual explanations to simplify complex concepts. Wizard Zines provides both digital and print formats, with individual zines priced between $10 and $12, and a complete collection of 15 zines available for $145. The company emphasizes clarity and accessibility in its content, focusing on fundamental technologies that remain relevant over time.