In an era where independent publishing continues to thrive, Blurb has become a creative powerhouse for artists, photographers, writers, and designers who want to turn ideas into beautifully printed books. From intimate personal projects to community-driven publications, creators around the world are using Blurb to share their stories in compelling,…
2027: A Year in Review is a comedic zine by London-based graphic designer Tommy Evans that presents an intentionally overbearing summary of a fictional future year. Designed as a parody of annual reviews, cultural roundups and encyclopaedic reference books, the publication offers a full account of the Whom, What, Wez,…
In recent years, we have seen a rise in print-on-demand services, pushing forward digital printing technologies and capabilities, and naturally, as a result of this, most inks are engineered for fast-drying commercial presses. This has meant one of the oldest mediums in printmaking nearly ran out of its most essential…
In her project titled WHAT NOW, Sofia based illustrator and visual artist Zhana Mitkova examines the disorienting, often transformative moment that arrives when a person asks themselves what comes next. Created through an open call by Sito Studio, the project took shape as both a zine and a series of…
Italian printmaker and pop member, Enea Seregni, began his journey into the world of printmaking back in 2017. What started as a dive into linocut technique quickly turned into a personal and artistic research, particularly inspired by his deep love for cult horror, fantasy, and science fiction movies. From the…
In the fast-moving world of print production, finishing is often the differentiator between “good” and “exceptional”. That’s exactly the perspective being taken by POP partner member, Pressision, as they expand their in-house capabilities with a significant new finishing system. Leeds-based Pressision has installed a Horizon SPF-200L bookletmaking system, supplied by…
Almost a decade ago, Eike König appeared on the cover of the very first issue of Posterzine®️. It was a fitting choice. At the time, his work stood out for its uncompromising typographic language, conceptual sharpness, and ability to speak to a global design audience without losing its sense of…
Erik Kessels and Karel De Mulder’s new book MAN (RVB Books, Paris, 2025) is a meditation on a visual trope as old as photography itself: the man in the middle, flanked by women, in group photographs. At first glance, the premise seems almost too simple, one man, surrounded, standing precisely…
What happens when you take the humble form of a card, and build from it a system that’s both collective and expressive, that’s consistent yet playful? That’s exactly what design studio SMLXL, in collaboration with Principi, set out to achieve with Magenta. “We wanted the card itself to be the…
Background For over six decades, FESPA has served as a beacon for the screen, digital, textile, and signage communities worldwide. With 37 member associations across the globe, FESPA has built its reputation on education, international expos, and reinvestment efforts, all designed to foster creative growth, connection, and opportunity. The Brief…
ABOUT New Mountain Magazine is an independent outdoor adventure publication rewriting the narrative of adventure storytelling. Instead of chasing extreme, record-breaking feats, New Mountain dives into the real and relatable—sharing author-led personal stories, photographs, and interviews that celebrate those who find joy in the outdoors, on their own terms. For…
Walden Press is a small print shop based in Cardigan, west Wales run by artist and printmaker Spike Gascoigne. Specialising in small runs of hand printed books, zines, prints and textiles, their work is often characterised by Spike’s graphic and geometric visual style, which stems from an interest in sacred…
It goes without saying, that we love championing independent publishing. Thus, this month we’re excited to showcase a collection of publications created by members of our Official POP community. From presentations of collections of works, to hand-crafted zines, our members demonstrate that print really isn’t dead. Roy Scholten: PRINT &…
More than two decades after enchanting readers with The Gruffalo (1999) and its sequel The Gruffalo’s Child (2004), the acclaimed duo Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler are set to revisit the deep dark wood. Their new, yet-to-be-titled picture book is scheduled for release in September 2026, promising to reintroduce beloved…
What started as a unique design experiment and supplement to Print Isn’t Dead™ magazine has grown into an internationally recognised platform for artists, illustrators, designers and brands. Posterzine®️ — the A4 publication that folds out into an A1 poster — is now over 100 issues deep and continues to champion…
Hold onto your swords and spellbooks—because a hidden medieval treasure has just been brought back to life! A forgotten fragment from one of the rarest Arthurian legends has been uncovered in the most unexpected place: the binding of a 500-year-old book. This incredible find adds another chapter to the legendary…
Welcome to Arch-ive : Edition 3, a publication connecting urban practitioners such as architects, artists and designers with the literature that has shaped their work. Arch-ive showcases the unique relationship each practitioner has with books, exploring how they use, question and organise their literary resources. Two editions have already been published online,…
Arrrre are a risography studio based in Madrid, specialised in printing books, posters, fanzines, photographs and all kinds of projects that disseminate art and design on paper. Derek, a graphic designer and printer from México and best friend Carlota, a Designer, artist and Risographer since 2020; founded Arrre, a risograph…
Print DesignBrand Identity DesignGraphic Design “Interculturalism is Dead” is a curated publication and a proposed networking event aimed at reinvigorating the dialogue surrounding Interculturalism by spotlighting the sub-culture of the Syro-Malabar Community from Kerala, India. Amid today’s challenging political climate in the United Kingdom, this initiative seeks to underscore the…
Typography is more than just letters on a page—it’s the foundation of communication and design. In the latest collaboration between Monotype and Posterzine, this idea comes to life across six stunning issues, showcasing how Monotype’s fonts and expertise elevate print design into an art form. A Meeting of Icons: Monotype…