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The Dark Forest Collective
Antimemetics: Why Some Ideas Resist Spreading

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Antimemetics: Why Some Ideas Resist Spreading

by Nadia Asparouhova, and Leïth Benkhedda

$10+

Why do some ideas spread like wildfire, while others resist being seen — despite their importance? A new book by Nadia Asparouhova explores the emerging phenomenon of antimemetics. Published by the Dark Forest Collective.

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Everyone Is A Girl
Ch. 2: FANDOM

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Ch. 2: FANDOM

by Everyone Is A Girl, jules, and 2 more

Free

FANDOM is a communal publication which features critical and experimental short-form responses to the theme of fandom from a variety of upcoming writers and artists.

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Lavisha_01
Contrasting yet, Comforting.

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Every beginning has an end, sometimes known, most times unknown. The end comes, eventually, gradually, dreadfully. As soon as it closes up, the claws dagger through, getting thorough with time. And by the end, of the end, the enormous, gut-wrenching claw takes it all, takes us all. But isn't that just the beginning?

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A Thousand Forests
Legal Structures for Creative Practices

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Legal Structures for Creative Practices

by A Thousand Forests, Enrique H, and 2 more

Free

"Legal Structures for Creative Practices" is an illustrated zine designed for creative entrepreneurs that unpacks the pros, cons, and nuances of various legal structures to help choose the one that will best suit their unique practice. View the digital zine at: AThousandForests.com

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jackieis.online
Fishin' For Average Caucasian Boyfriends ♡ Collector's Edition

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A semi-autobiographical Game Boy game about expectations, queerness, and the possibility of dreaming bigger.

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Other Internet
Other Internet 2018–2024

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Other Internet 2018–2024

by Toby Shorin, Laura Lotti, and 2 more

$40

The definitive Other Internet anthology collects our essays and reports in print for the first time, traces crypto-cultural history in 6 new pieces, and surfaces new material from the OI archives. Ships June 2025. Pre-order now.

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egirl
egirl 001

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egirl 001

by 2dcloud, Katherine Dee, and 3 more

$6.99

Now shipping... What is the egirl? A print magazine puts it all in a timeline. Writing by internet culture reporter and amateur anthropologist Katherine Dee. Supported by sumptuous illustrations from Blaise Larmee, Kristina Tzekova, Bubbles, Raighne.

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Marcel Dzama
"Empress of Night" A Zine by Marcel Dzama

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"Empress of Night" is a zine by Marcel Dzama created for his 2025 solo exhibition at David Zwirner Los Angeles. This limited-edition publication features details from new and recent works in the show and includes references to Francisco Goya, Marcel Duchamp, surrealist poet Federico García Lorca, the rise of authoritarianism today and more.

darkforest
The Dark Forest Collective
The Dark Forest Anthology of the Internet

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The Dark Forest Anthology of the Internet

by Yancey Strickler, Peter Limberg, and 9 more

$10+

A book about how to survive on the internet. It’s about the cozy web, the dark web, the dark forest, the clear net, the dark net, and a new social world emerging around us. This is the Dark Forest Anthology of the Internet.

ideaspace
The Ideaspace by Yancey Strickler
The Dark Forest Theory of the Internet

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A trilogy of essays published from 2019 through 2021 that explores why I and others feel less comfortable showing our true selves online. Reissued here with the original piece, two follow-up essays, and a podcast conversation with The Stoa exploring the concept.

ideaspace
The Ideaspace by Yancey Strickler
Bentoism

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Bentoism

by Yancey Strickler, and Laurel Schwulst

Free

A wider view of our self-interest. Now Me, Future Me. Now Us, Future Us. A model for a deeper form of living. BEyond Near Term Orientation: Bentoism.

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adg zines
This Zine Is Asking You to Reframe How You Think About Jean-Baptiste Pointe DuSable

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This zine challenges the celebration of Jean-Baptiste Pointe DuSable as the founder of Chicago by looking at how narratives about him obscure the balances of power in his time. For anyone interested in reading about Chicago history, Haitian-American identity, Black-Native solidarity, and public memory.

darkforest
The Dark Forest Collective
The Post-Individual

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The Post-Individual

by Yancey Strickler, IY, and 1 more

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An exploration of individuality after the internet The Post-Individual First Edition includes "The Post Individual" essay, an audio recording and video introduction by the author, and research notes behind the piece

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Hard Art
The Fête of Britain

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The Fête of Britain

by Charlie Waterhouse, Nuala Lam, and 16 more

Free

The Fête of Britain: four days of joyous celebration of the imagination... and what we can collectively achieve when we decide to replace competition with collaboration. Curated by Hard Art at Aviva Studios in Manchester. It’s the opening salvo for a new movement. Hit Support below to join us!

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Metalabel squad
The Creative Life: Conversations Toward a New Creative Era

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The Creative Life: Conversations Toward a New Creative Era

by Yancey Strickler, and Joshua Citarella

$5+

Artist Joshua Citarella and writer Yancey Strickler spoke weekly about their creative practices for the "New Creative Era" podcast. This book edits those discussions into a collection offering a new perspective on the creative life. Available July 1.

ideaspace
The Ideaspace by Yancey Strickler
Meet the Ideaspace

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Meet the Ideaspace

by Yancey Strickler

Free

Since 2017, the Ideaspace has been my outlet for exploring creative forms and sharing ideas. This release shares audio of four of my favorite interviews — with artist Hank Willis Thomas, economist Marianna Mazucato, and authors John Higgs and Eric Wargo — in a free .zip download.

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IS NOT MUSIC
Presque Tout: CD w/ Digital Download

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Presque Tout: Variations no. 435-514 “Baseball Season,” Pegg & Van Dyke Parks, now on compact disc. Comes in a 6-panel digipak, and includes a digital download.

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Nergiz
Matriarchy: A Community-Funded Book

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We’ve been told patriarchy is inevitable. It’s not. In redefining power, this book imagines the next world and invites you to help build it. Pre-order for Fall 2025

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Open Secret
Open Secret Zine

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Open Secret Zine

by Declan Colquitt, Open Secret, and 7 more

$20

A collection of essays and images building on the themes and provocations made throughout works featured in Open Secret, a rolling series of screenings of internet cinema curated by Dana Dawud. The zine has been released in conjunction with the UK premiere of Open Secret and was designed and edited by Y7, a duo of post-disciplinary artists.

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Morgane Billuart
Bad Kingdom

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Bad Kingdom

by Morgane Billuart, and Viktor Eichler

Free

Bad Kingdom is a poetic visual novel that follows three characters: Robin in Taipei, Swan in Tokyo, and a mysterious Crow, as they reflect on the loss of their beloved online multiplayer game Fly Like a Bird. The piece is presented both as an interactive Ren’Py visual story and as a comic in PDF format.

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Keva Epale Studio
Creative insights on Branding Volume I

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Unlock the Secrets to Intentional Branding and Storytelling with these short visual treats of insights.

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EMPOWA
the Artists Way exercises - Notion templates

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Get detailed Notion templates for all the exercises in the Artist's Way book. ⋆౨ৎ˚⟡˖ ࣪ Unlock your higher creativity with the self-guided 12 week program in the Artists Way written by Julia Cameron. Join artists like Doechii, Alicia Keys, Bella Hadid, and more in the creative transformation guided by these exercises.

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Metalabel squad
Anonymous Creative Futures Report

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Anonymous Creative Futures Report

by Rayna, IY, and 4 more

Free+

Where are we now as creative people? Where are we going? What do we vision for the future? 75 creative people anonymously share the dreams, concerns, and joys grounding their creative thinking for the year ahead.

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Metalabel squad
Nine Creative Meditations

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Nine Creative Meditations

by Yancey Strickler, IY, and 1 more

Free

A series of reflections from my (Yancey's) creative experiences expressed as a written essay (the A-side) and video essay (the B-side)

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Ai Xia
The Soul Alignment Guide

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The Soul Alignment Guide

by Ai Xia, and danielle paterson

Free

A guidebook to true wealth & fulfillment in your purpose led dream career.

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Underground Art And Design
Worlds Unfolding: Ideas and Prompts for Virtual World-Making

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Worlds Unfolding is a guide and inspiration hub for virtual world-making, offering curated prompts, community-contributed projects, and ideas that blend storytelling, design, and imagination. It explores how virtual spaces can foster connection, creativity, and care while critically examining their ties to the dominant paradigm.

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The Creative Independent
On finding your voice

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On finding your voice

by Brandon Stosuy

Free+

A zine published by The Creative Independent, compiling quotes, excerpts, and recommendations from working artists, all gathered from our archive. Topics covered include always looking for better ways to express yourself, finding your path, creating work in your own voice, following your curiosity, and more.

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NOW
a Tiny Book About Big Love

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Mindfulness, magic, (Metta) and mojo. A tiny book about big love - a simple practice to fall back in love with the world (and your life) in difficult times.

tci
The Creative Independent
On dealing with creative anxiety (digital)

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A 52-page zine exploring how artists can channel their creative anxiety. Features contributions and insights from Aubrey Plaza, Melissa Broder, Anelise Chen, Jlin, Mike Rugnetta, Henry Rollins, and Nikki Sixx

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Mishkh
A pocket-sized film: Chiu Quon

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A new film to celebrate a new month. A 48second glimpse into a bustling morning at a Chicago Chinese bakery.

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NOW
Tiny Books.  Big Ideas. A very short guide for busy authors and entrepreneurs in a hurry

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Teach what you know. do what you love. Wake up the world with your work. Join us.

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Network Archives
How to Navigate : A Directory of Inspiration

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How to Navigate : A Directory of Inspiration

by jade, C.Y. Lee, and 1 more

Free

This is a free edition that focuses on how to navigate your 'Network Archives 001: A Directory of Inspiration'. It is a curated guide highlighting key themes, insights, and actionable ideas from a selection of the projects to help you explore the directory more deeply. This drop follows the inaugural release from the Network Archives label.

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postmodern tectonics ™
SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL

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SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL

by postmodern tectonics ™

Free

a rumination on why small things need to make a big comeback

squad
Metalabel squad
After the Creator Economy

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After the Creator Economy

by IY, Severin Matusek, and 3 more

Free

Will we still be asking people to like and subscribe in 10 years? "After The Creator Economy" explores constructive alternatives for the ways we produce, distribute, and monetize creative work online. Co-edited by Austin Robey (Metalabel) and Severin Matusek (co—matter), this release preserves and digitally reissues the zine.

ideaspace
The Ideaspace by Yancey Strickler
The Post-Individual (Open Edition)

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The Post-Individual (Open Edition)

by Yancey Strickler, and IY

Free

An exploration of individuality after the internet. The Post-Individual includes: — The Post Individual essay — An audio recording by the author — A video introduction — Research notes, early drafts, and slides

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Joshua Citarella
Class Fantasy

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Class Fantasy

by Joshua Citarella

$50

Class Fantasy is an action RPG card game that pairs fantasy character classes with political ideologies. The game accommodates 2 - 12 players. Your goal is to defeat other characters in battle and achieve utopia.

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Pierce Day
A PHONE OF THE ARTIST AS A YOUNG MAN

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A Phone of the Artist as a Young Man is a dizzying descent into digital madness, where one man's screen addiction and artistic ambitions collide in a genre-bending exploration of love, technology, and the disintegration of the modern mind. It's the first ever long-form screenshot.

memory
MEMORY
Your Final Meditation FILM • Magic Rock + Digital Bundle

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Your Final Meditation FILM • Magic Rock + Digital Bundle

by Riel Roch-Decter, and Expanded Views

$12+

The transcendent new film, 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 (YFM), by Baltimore filmmaker Corey Hughes is now available in two exclusive editions: 𝗬𝗙𝗠 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲 or as the ultimate physical artifact - the 𝗬𝗙𝗠 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗸

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Standard Form Press
Simple Sabotage Field Guide: Pocket Edition

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Limited first printing (100) of the 1944 CIA-predecessor manual on everyday resistance. Pocket-sized (4.25"x7") with concealment dust jacket titled Apiculture: Managing Worker Bees & Drones. Learn to "work slowly," "make speeches," and "misunderstand orders" in this historical guide to administrative disruption. Also available as a free PDF.

elysian
Elysian Collective
TERRAFORM

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TERRAFORM

by Elle Griffin, Étienne Fortier-Dubois, and 5 more

$5+

Six writers explore the future of our planet.

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Baukunst
Mycelium As Mode Report - Baukunst Study Group 001

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In our first Study Group, Mycelium as Mode, we set out to inquire about the vast world of mushrooms, exploring the terrain from multiple vantage points — from wellness and investment in psychedelics — to materiality and even, mycelium as a metaphor for building.

tci
The Creative Independent
The Creative Independent (limited final edition) t-shirt

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The Creative Independent (limited final edition) t-shirt

by Brandon Stosuy, and Yancey Strickler

$25+

A final batch of 50 long sleeve TCI shirts, designed by Carlos Sanchez, found in storage, and now available at cost—no profit, just to be worn and enjoyed. The design features snails, spirals, Laurel Schwulst's words, and other TCI easter eggs. Limited sized; once they're gone, that's it.

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Black Beyond
Warpmode

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Warpmode

by Jazsalyn

$38+

A conceptual card game and thought experiment created by artist Jazsalyn to shift accepted reality through Black Metatheories.

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culturehacker
culturehacker #001

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culturehacker #001

by Lance Weiler

Free

Various work by Lance Weiler (aka culturehacker) an artist and storyteller working in film, theatre, games and code.

elysian
Elysian Collective
CITY-STATE

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CITY-STATE

by Elle Griffin, Bryce Tolpen, and 6 more

Free+

Seven writers explore the future of autonomous governance.

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Hmong Archive
i <3 u

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i <3 u

by Tianna Lee

$30

Fashion zine that highlights the artistry of Hmong designs during Hmong New Year.

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Metalabel Gift Shop
Metalabel T-shirt 002

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Metalabel T-shirt 002

by IY, Clayton K, and 1 more

$35+

Part of Metalabel SS2025 collection. DOOM→BLOOM Handprinted in Lisbon on heavyweight Gildan T-Shirt. Limited edition of 40.

autonomousworlds
Autonomous Worlds Network
Autonomous Worlds N1

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Autonomous Worlds N1

by Caroline M. Ballegaard, Arthur Röing Baer, and 15 more

$20

The Autonomous Worlds Network’s first publication offers a new vocabulary for a new era of worlding.