Publishing Manifestos

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Independent publishing, art publishing, and the zine, DIY, and POD scenes have flourished over the past two decades, alongside the rise of art book fairs as vital venues for art. This resurgence mirrors a similar boom in the 1960s and 1970s, driven by the culture's "linguistic turn." Today, art publishing navigates the challenges posed by the internet's overwhelming flood of language and imagery. The printed book remains a crucial medium for artists, offering both visibility and tangibility. This collection features texts from artists, authors, editors, publishers, designers, zinesters, and activists, delving into the expanding landscape of art practice. It begins with historical contributions from figures like Gertrude Stein and Jorge-Luis Borges, but primarily focuses on contemporary voices, emphasizing diversity with contributions from Tauba Auerbach, Mariana Castillo Deball, and others. Some contributors explore innovative production and distribution methods, while others investigate the political dimensions of publishing and the collective power of bookmaking. Topics include artists' books, appropriation, conceptual writing, non-Western communities, queer identities, and post-digital publishing. Many texts are reproduced in facsimile, including a unique handwritten newspaper from South Africa. This anthology encompasses a range of tones, from mission statements to playful explorations, collectively laying the groundwork