Kama Sutra A-Z was initially developed by illustrator Malika Favre in 2013 as an art project and exhibition. Seven years later she decided to gather this body of work and create a limited edition book co-published with Counter-Print. In the 56-page, hardback publication, the 26 letters of the alphabet are…
Taking place on the 18th and 19th November 2020, the eighth London edition of magCulture Live sees the event shift online. The two-day event special sees magazine goodness from some of the best magazine makers working today. The event has been split into two Zoom sessions, each with its own…
The Yorkshire City of Bradford has become the first local authority in the UK to commission a Riso-printed zine as it looks to support its creative and cultural workforce amidst the challenges faced by covid-19. The City Council’s cultural partnerships team – led by Nic Greenan – initiated a rapid…
This month’s issue of Posterzine presents an exclusive interview with Ermsy; a Paris-based artist known for his surreal re-imaginings of famous cartoon characters. We chat with him about how starting out as a graffiti artist has influenced his work, and the process of matchmaking his favourite cartoons. Ermsy’s work often…
In Perpetuum (Latin for “for ever”) is the latest way to crowdfund, support and bring new, exciting independent publications to life. You can back new projects by pre-ordering the publication, or submit your own project to become a fundraising campaign. With years of experience in the field, and with many…
Newspaper Club are excited to launch their brand new sample papers, designed to reignite your creativity and spark fresh ideas. If you’ve struggled to get inspired over the past few months, then look no further than this creative pick-me-up. Demonstrating how you can use use newsprint to stay connected and…
Our very special 60th issue of Posterzine™ celebrates the work of Stanley Donwood. This issue marks 5 years of independent publishing, and unlike others, includes two different poster variations, as well as an A4 foiled limited edition print in partnership with Foilco. Stanley Donwood is a man of many talents…
Træsh Forlag, aka Træsh Pubilcations, is a comic book publisher based in Trondheim, Norway. Træsh publications consists of Zarina Saidova and Ingrid Blix Dyrseth; Ingrid works as a freelance illustrator and is studying front-end development, and Zarina works as a full time illustrator at Skogen design agency. They met at Kristiania University…
For our 59th issue of Posterzine™ we chat with multidisciplinary artist and art director Marco Oggian about getting expelled from university, and the hidden messages entwined with the upbeat characters he creates. Inside this awesome issue you can read an exclusive interview with the artist, and also bag a limited edition…
Sun Night Editions is a fine art print publishing house in West Oakland, California run by Yoni Asega and Drew Grasso. It was founded in 2019 with the overall goal of connecting artists of all mediums with their community through the power of print. They aim to bridge the connection…
After nearly three decades of continuous publishing, Eye’s very special hundredth issue is titled ‘Talking about graphic design’, and is a broad overview of current design and designers. At 140 pages (including covers and inserts), this is the biggest Eye ever, all thanks to the generous support of readers, subscribers…
Our 58th issue of Posterzine™ celebrates the work of artist Lynnie Z, and covers all things including annoying the neighbours from her studio, to her obsession with faces, and finding her flow. Lynnie’s style is incredibly distinctive, and she utilises a bold colour palette to depict her playful and charismatic…
First published in 1964 by Progresso Grafico, and distributed by G.B. Paravia, Alfa-Beta chronicles the history of writing and type. The book was conceived by Aldo Novarese, a highly influential type designer, as an overview of his in-depth historical study of letterforms and type design. Aldo’s legacy lives on in…
This month POP are proud to showcase a selection of publications created by members of our community. From fictional story books, to letterpress look books, and humorous zines, our members have shown great talent across an array of printed formats, helping to promote and preserve indie publishing. Soul Traits Studio:…
Small-press zines are the perfect marriage of design and digestible content, with heaps of pretty publications widely available to suit all interests. Just as the print press revolutionised the spread of news and information, the newfound respect for independent and DIY publishing helps democratise the world of design and culture.…
Whether you’re a pro graphic designer, or someone who’s just discovered obscure BBC4 documentaries about typefaces in the absence of Love Island, you can never have too many design books lying around. This selection of independent publishers produce books that help us understand the history and heritage of great design,…
Issue 57 of People of Print’s monthly publishing project, Posterzine, showcases the work of British artist and illustrator, Magda Archer. Inside the issue you can read an exclusive interview with the artist, and bag a limited edition A1 poster of her ‘Stay Fresh’ graphic. Magda’s work consists of vibrant paintings and…
You haven’t left the house in 63 days. The money you’d normally spend on posh coffees and 14% beers that taste of grapefruit has been spent on a slick new desk instead. Now you need some proper nice books to live on it. Luckily the world of independent publishing is…
Hand Dryers, based on Samuel Ryde’s Instagram account, is the world’s most complete collection of hand dryers. Who knew that something so normal, so instantly forgettable, so remarkably unremarkable could be a thing of such beauty and intrigue? The book documents a stalwart of industrial design, an item so every…
Lockdown has changed modern urban life forever and forced us to re-evaluate the way we use our towns and cities. While the human tragedy of coronavirus must never be understated, those of us with an interest in urban environments will be understandably interested in how our cities respond to prolonged…