Joined Metalabel 06/22/2024
darkforest
The Dark Forest Collective
Antimemetics: Why Some Ideas Resist Spreading

Antimemetics: Why Some Ideas Resist Spreading

by Nadia Asparouhova, and Leïth Benkhedda

Collector #22

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.

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

Antimemetics: Why Some Ideas Resist Spreading

by Nadia Asparouhova, and Leïth Benkhedda

Collector #22

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.

eno
Brian Eno and Bette A.
"What Art Does" Limited Edition PDF of the book

"What Art Does" Limited Edition PDF of the book

by BRIAN ENO, Bette A., and 1 more

Collector #25

A limited edition black and white PDF of the book "What Art Does" by Brian Eno and Bette A for just $1. Limited edition available for one week exclusively at Metalabel and EnoShop. Hardcover and ebook release in January (UK) and March (US).

darkforest
The Dark Forest Collective
The Dark Forest Anthology of the Internet (Digital Edition)

The Dark Forest Anthology of the Internet (Digital Edition)

by Yancey Strickler, Caroline Busta, and 7 more

Collector #76

A book about the cozy web, the dark web, the dark forest, the clear net, the dark net, and a new world emerging around us. This is The DIGTAL Dark Forest Anthology of the Internet.

darkforest
The Dark Forest Collective
The Post-Individual

The Post-Individual

by Yancey Strickler, IY, and 1 more

Collector #9

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

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

Collector #37

"What If?" is a working journal: a reader-reviewed, iterative publication written to evolve alongside conversation. Each chapter is curated around a "what if" prompt—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 #68

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 squad
Nine Creative Meditations

Nine Creative Meditations

by Yancey Strickler, IY, and 1 more

Collector #142

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

squad
Metalabel squad
Introducing Metalabel

Introducing Metalabel

by Yancey Strickler, Erin, and 7 more

Collector #50

The original essay, ideas, and research that inspired Metalabel, including: — Unpublished research and thinking from May 2021 — The initial manifesto, first published in February 2022 — Further research, first published in October 2022 Preserved and collectible as a new media archive.

squad
Metalabel squad
After the Creator Economy

After the Creator Economy

by IY, Severin Matusek, and 3 more

Collector #137

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.

l00bi
L00bi
LOOBTOPIA  𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕗𝕚𝕝𝕞

Collector #43

Here is a reality ~ 𝕃𝕠𝕠𝕓𝕥𝕠𝕡𝕚𝕒. 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 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐦/𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐚/𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞.) Loobtopia is fickle, noncommittal and vapid. IT IS SUCH FUN. W3lc0m3 Fr13Nd$. ᴛꜱ&ᴄꜱ ᴀᴘᴘʟʏ.

train_songz
train_songz
train_songz zine: summer '24, #4

Collector #1544

20 pages of writing, art, data, and puzzles about Billy Strings, bluegrass music history, and up-and-coming acts in the scene. (And two stickers!)

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

Collector #149

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.

hardart
Hard Art
THIS IS NOT A BLUEPRINT #1 : By process of invitation

Collector #30

In late 2022, a handful of artists, scientists, movement builders, musicians, and democratic innovators came together to explore making a future based on care and freedom. The process we've called Hard Art began. This series shows how it all started, the frameworks we're using to collaborate, and how it's going.

eno
Brian Eno and Bette A.
What Art Does

What Art Does

by Bette A., The Heroines! Movement, and 1 more

Collector #292

'What Art Does' by Brian Eno and Bette A. Limited artist edition of 777 copies. A black and white PDF of the book will be available for 7 days from initial release for $1 when the book is shipped.

thewhitneyreview
The Whitney Review LLC
The Whitney Review Collectors' Set (ISSUES 001, 002, 003)

Collector #13

OWN THE COMPLETE SET! Our debut issue is sold out except for these RARE remaining copies. The collector's set includes ISSUE 001, ISSUE 002, and ISSUE 003. Since its launch in June 2023, The Whitney Review of New Writing has established itself in only three issues as a generational shift and taste-making force in literary criticism.

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

The Post-Individual (Open Edition)

by Yancey Strickler, and IY

Collector #2

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

tci
The Creative Independent
On Making a Living as an Artist (Digital Edition)

Collector #69

In 2018, The Creative Independent published our first zine, featuring the emotional and practical wisdom of Philip Glass, Yumna Al-Arashi, Taja Cheek, and others on how to make a living as an artist. This is a digital edition of that work.

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

The Post-Individual (Open Edition)

by Yancey Strickler, and IY

Collector #2

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