Justice Alexander Hager

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Justice Alexander Hager

Joined Metalabel 08/04/2024

A person and not a cabbage or something, allegedly.

quietmedia
Charlotte Rubesa
Quiet Media Inaugural Edition

Collector #5

Quiet Media is a print-first publication founded on the simple belief that our attention is our most valuable resource, and it should be treated with care. Through the perspective of 15 contributors, the inaugural issue explores what changes when we stop optimizing for speed and volume, and start designing for depth and meaning instead.

essayarchitecture
Essay Architecture
The Best Internet Essays 2025

The Best Internet Essays 2025

by Michael Dean, Alex Dobrenko, and 19 more

Collector #108

An anthology of 13 essays from the 2025 Essay Architecture Prize. 100% of royalties go to the writers, the judges, and the 2026 prize pool. Shipped on April 8th. Follow for updates on future editions.

donotresearch
Do Not Research
DNR Spring 26: Bootcamp: Sunday

DNR Spring 26: Bootcamp: Sunday

by Theresa Tomi Faison

Collector #5

Four week intensive course delving into the core ideas and questions explored in the foundational stages of DNR. We will examine artworks, texts, and internet media covering topics: internet-informed identity, political futures, & post-internet art. Facilitated by artist Theresa Tomi Faison via Discord, SUNDAYS: 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 1-3:00pm EST

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

The Dark Forest Anthology of the Internet

by Yancey Strickler, Peter Limberger, and 9 more

Collector #439

A book about how to survive on the internet. Itโ€™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.

elysian
Elysian Collective
The Elysian Manifesto

The Elysian Manifesto

by Elle Griffin

Collector #15

One way our world could go from here.

lasthuman
Last Human Collective
LAST HUMAN #003

LAST HUMAN #003

by Lance Weiler

Collector #11

The third issue of our open prototyping zine dives into how LAST HUMAN moves from the museum to the classroom. Inspired by Fluxus and John Cageโ€™s experimental classes at The New School, students at Columbia DSL turn learning itself into performance - building haunted interfaces, masks, and rituals that blur the line between human and machine.

donotresearch
Do Not Research
DNR Fall 25: Technology Criticism

Collector #23

A four week intensive to familiarize participants with core texts and issues in the debate over the role of technology in society, its politics, and future. Mondays: 10/6, 10/20, 11/3, 11/17 @ 6:30 - 8:30pm EST

donotresearch
Do Not Research
DNR Fall 25: Bootcamp: Sunday

DNR Fall 25: Bootcamp: Sunday

by Theresa Tomi Faison

Collector #14

Four week intensive course delving into the core ideas and questions explored in the foundational stages of DNR. We will examine artworks, texts, and internet media covering topics: internet-informed identity, political futures, & post-internet art. Facilitated by artist Theresa Tomi Faison via Zoom, SUNDAYS: 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 1-3:30pm EST

livingweb
Living Web Institute
Internet Phone Book

Internet Phone Book

by Kristoffer Tjalve, Elliott Cost, and 11 more

Collector #369

An annual publication for exploring the vast poetic web, featuring essays, musings and a directory with the personal websites of hundreds of designers, developers, writers, curators, and educators. Ships from Europe.

d-o-t
Department of Transformation
Cellular Balance Workbook by Rachel Herring

Cellular Balance Workbook by Rachel Herring

by Dept of Transformation, and Rachel Herring

Collector #2

Cellular Balance Workbook empowers you to take back your time and attention by redesigning your relationship with the smartphone. The workbookโ€™s tested strategies show you how to break default habitsโ€”without ditching your device. Previous readers reclaimed between 20 and 120 days a year. Imagine what you could do with that time.

sublime
Sublime
Whoa, Vol. 2: Conversations on AI ร— Creativity

Collector #19

A limited series of ten in-depth conversations with some of our favorite thinkers and creatives where we explore how artificial intelligence is changing and challenging creative work. Brought to you by sublime.app, the knowledge tool that sparks creativity.

darkforest
The Dark Forest Collective
A SEXUAL HISTORY OF THE INTERNET

A SEXUAL HISTORY OF THE INTERNET

by Mindy Seu, Esra Soraya Padgett, and 28 more

Collector #36

How has technology shaped and been shaped by sexuality? This 700+ page artist book gathers anecdotes, artworks, and historical artifacts that reveal the pervasive and perverted origins of our digital tools.

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

The Creative Independent (limited final edition) t-shirt

by Brandon Stosuy, and Yancey Strickler

Collector #6

A final batch of 50 long sleeve TCI shirts, designed by Carlos Sanchez, found in storage, and now available at costโ€”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.

elysian
Elysian Collective
TERRAFORM

TERRAFORM

by Elle Griffin, ร‰tienne Fortier-Dubois, and 5 more

Collector #4

Six writers explore the future of our planet.

lasthuman
Last Human Collective
LAST HUMAN #002

LAST HUMAN #002

by Lance Weiler

Collector #11

Issue #002 documents our latest LAST HUMAN prototypeโ€”a creepy descent into the AI slop of the dead internet, Participants were dropped into a glitching system with one urgent task: hunt down their doppelgรคnger. Itโ€™s a game of human CAPTCHAโ€”prove your humanity before the algorithm erases it.

squad
Metalabel
Nine Creative Meditations

Nine Creative Meditations

by Yancey Strickler, IY, and 1 more

Collector #138

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

safeandsound
Safe & Sound Editions
Full Circle: A Multi-Sensory Postcard

Collector #3

An experiment in publishing creative nonfiction through traditional mail, inspired by my great grandpaโ€™s address book circa early 1900s.

darkforest
The Dark Forest Collective
Antimemetics: Why Some Ideas Resist Spreading

Antimemetics: Why Some Ideas Resist Spreading

by Nadia Asparouhova, and Leรฏth Benkhedda

Collector #163

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

elysian
Elysian Collective
CITY-STATE

CITY-STATE

by Elle Griffin, Bryce Tolpen, and 6 more

Collector #18

Seven writers explore the future of autonomous governance.

tiv
The Independent Variable
Little Letter of Nonsenseโ€”Feb 2025

Collector #3

a single-page, double-sided, black & white zine looking back at February 2025 with an accompanying mini-zine of nonsense, Bumfuzzle.

ahumanatlas
A Human Atlas
Alta โ€“ A Human Atlas of a City of Angels

Alta โ€“ A Human Atlas of a City of Angels

by Marcus Lyon, Sam Mustow, and 1 more

Collector #7

Alta is a research-based exploration of social change in Los Angeles in the early twenty-first century.

empowa
EMPOWA
the Artists Way exercises - Notion templates

Collector #1330

Get detailed Notion templates for all the exercises in the Artist's Way book. โ‹†เฑจเงŽหšโŸกห– เฃช 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.

squad
Metalabel
Anonymous Creative Futures Report

Anonymous Creative Futures Report

by Rayna, IY, and 4 more

Collector #111

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.

nightgallery
Night Gallery x Dirt
Notes

Notes

by The Dirtyverse, and Josh Zoerner

Collector #59

Notes is the first book collaboration between Dirt and Night Gallery. A tribute to the humble iPhone note, the collection features 100 phone notes from 100 creative contributors. Ranging from packing lists to unsaid romantic confessions, Notes shows the full spectrum of human experience encapsulated in one irreplaceable appโ€“โ€“dark mode, of course.

1ines
1ines
I am filled with warmth

Collector #6

A collection of lived experiences that has filled me with warmth and has made me question why I am here.

joshuacitarella
Joshua Citarella
Politigram and the Post-left

Politigram and the Post-left

by Joshua Citarella

Collector #11

A unique look into young online memetic subcultures where gen Z teens explore radical politics such as: eco-extremism, neoreaction, anarcho-primitivism, transhumanism, anarcho-capitalism, the alt-right, post-left, egoism and cyber-nihilism. 2018 - 2021. 6x9". 134 pages.

blackbeyond
Black Beyond
Warpmode

Warpmode

by Jazsalyn

Collector #13

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

sublime
Sublime
Whoa, Vol. 1: Conversations To Make You Feel Human

Whoa, Vol. 1: Conversations To Make You Feel Human

by Sari, Alex Dobrenko, and 2 more

Collector #95

Whoa, Vol. 1 โ€“ Conversations To Make You Feel Human A limited edition print publication of 100 copies exclusively sold at Metalabel (for American collectors), and an unlimited digital edition worldwide. Also included: private podcast and YouTube feeds of each unedited conversation. By Sublime and Printernet.

gmm
Glass Mirror: a speculative research journal
Glass Mirror 001: What If?

Collector #32

"What If?" is a working journal: a reader-reviewed, iterative publication written to evolve alongside conversation. Each chapter is curated around a "what if" promptโ€”what if WFH took place in Vision Pros? Curators of the working edition (this release) can vote on journal submissions, curate chapter content, and read with the Glass Mirror community.

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

Collector #56

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

squad
Metalabel
After the Creator Economy

After the Creator Economy

by IY, Severin Matusek, and 3 more

Collector #126

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 (coโ€”matter), this release preserves and digitally reissues the zine.

squad
Metalabel
Nine Creative Meditations

Nine Creative Meditations

by Yancey Strickler, IY, and 1 more

Collector #138

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

l00bi
L00bi
LOOBTOPIA  ๐•ฅ๐•™๐•– ๐•—๐•š๐•๐•ž

Collector #41

Here is a reality ~ย ๐•ƒ๐• ๐• ๐•“๐•ฅ๐• ๐•ก๐•š๐•’. This is the film. Sillyfunsilly visuals, cynicism, narcissism, avatars and music. (We are camouflaging Loobi's aching emptiness, as she endlessly searches for a sense of ๐Ÿ๐ซ๐ž๐ž๐๐จ๐ฆ/๐ฎ๐ญ๐จ๐ฉ๐ข๐š/๐ก๐จ๐ฆ๐ž.) Loobtopia is fickle, noncommittal and vapid. IT IS SUCH FUN. W3lc0m3 Fr13Nd$. แด›๊œฑ&แด„๊œฑ แด€แด˜แด˜สŸส.

rebeccaclark
Rebecca Clark
Book of Hours: An Artist's Book for the Anthropocene

Collector #140

BOOK of HOURS is a free 236-page PDF intended to be viewed in 2-page format on a handheld digital device. Taking the idea of the medieval prayer book into the virtual age, it provides light but also underscores our vast separation from the natural and spiritual worlds.

parisbynight
Paris by Night
"New Release" Second Wave

"New Release" Second Wave

by Young Americans Challenging High Technology

Collector #97

The first New Release from YACHT on limited-edition yellow vinylโ€”now in a second wave!