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Do Not Research
DNR Summer Bootcamp

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DNR Summer Bootcamp

by Theresa Tomi Faison

Free+

A 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 like internet-informed identity, political futures, and post-internet art. Facilitated by artist Theresa Tomi Faison via Zoom Sundays: 8/3, 8/10, 8/18, 8/24, 1-3pm EST

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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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NEW INC
gtalks! radio Steel Wire Metal Keychain

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gtalks! radio Steel Wire Metal Keychain

by NEW INC, Tuerhong Guliniali (Gulnihal), and 2 more

$26

Limited edition gtalks! radio steel wire metal keychain. A four-leaf clover logo with ear-shaped petals, tuning into گۇل (flower). Represents a digital movement curating conversations and community in the evolving landscape of art.

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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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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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August Lamm
You Don't Need a Smartphone

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This 36-page risograph-printed pamphlet is a radical & practical guide to reclaiming your life from digital technology.

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

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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.

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AIxDESIGN
Pasts, Presents, Futures: A zine about Ancestral AI by AIxDESIGN & internet teapot

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Pasts, Presents, Futures: A zine about Ancestral AI by AIxDESIGN & internet teapot

by Nadia Piet, Gustavo Nogueira de Menezes, and 1 more

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How can ancient wisdom shape the future of AI? In the zine Pasts, Presents, Futures: A Zine About Ancestral AI, we take a step back to reflect and reimagine. What if we used lessons from the past seven generations to create AI that helps us build a world worthy of the next seven?

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Eric Anthony Montanez Studio
'A Swarm of Circles' Sketches

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'A Swarm of Circles' Sketches

by Eric Montanez

$4.44

Sketches from an ongoing series, drawn in multi-color ink on 4 x 6 inch watercolor paper. There are eight total available in this first set, each is unique and selected at random.

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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.

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Eva & Franco Mattes
Deep Fried Cursed Cat

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Deep Fried Cursed Cat

by Eva & Franco Mattes

$150

Limited edition of 100 prints on un-dosed heavyweight blotting paper using plant based food grade ink, signed and numbered, 19x19 cm

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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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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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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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postmodern tectonics ™
ON IDEAS

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ON IDEAS

by postmodern tectonics ™

Free

Some theories and practical approaches that might help you think about how you think about ideas.

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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.

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Metalabel squad
Introducing Metalabel

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Introducing Metalabel

by Yancey Strickler, Erin, and 7 more

Free

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.

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

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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.

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

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"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.

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Avi Solomon
Apollo 11 Homage

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Apollo 11 Homage

by Avi Solomon

Free

My video homage to the historic Apollo 11 voyage to the Moon

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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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Lavisha_01
Dear, Metalabel.

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Dear, Metalabel.

by Lavisha Jain

Free

@Metalabel. A thank you letter, to all the people who have helped me to be here <3.

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Creasidence
Creasidence Online Zine #03

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Creasidence Online Zine #03

by Valerie Yu, Sarah Dusek, and 1 more

Free

The Creasidence Manga Zine — a collaborative project born from our 2-day online workshop, where artists reimagined Japanese yōkai folklore through character design and storytelling techniques. This Yōkai Festival collection transforms traditional supernatural creatures into modern manga artistry.

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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.

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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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Documentary
Documentary: Summer 2025

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Documentary: Summer 2025

by Abby Sun, International Documentary Association, and 7 more

$4+

Cover: Heiny Srour (The Hour of Liberation Has Arrived, Leila and the Wolves). Features: PINKS, María Alejandra Rojas and Arturo Salazar, Katja Raganelli, Rintu Thomas on Writing With Fire. Festivals: Doc's Kingdom 2024, CPH:DOX 2025, Jeonju 2025. Columns: AI Tips for U.S. Documentary Filmmakers, Screen Time.

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NEW INC
Cxlture Vxlture Mediation Journal by Bo Dautruche

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This mediation journal was inspired by those who want to see new realities. may it serve as critique, a grounding, a compass, a diary, a portal.

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Incidental Container
Incidental Container Tote

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Incidental Container Tote

by Jason Isolini, Courtlin, and 8 more

$40

Incidental Container is simultaneously a singular artwork and group exhibition conceived and organized by Jason Isolini. Featuring artists: Jake Brush, Courtlin Byrd, Tomi Faison, Sarah Friend, Xavier Mcfarlin, Rebecca Millsop, Zach Nader, Georgica Pettus, and Molly Soda. The IC tote-bag is a unique work derived from the artists' collaboration.

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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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New York City Garbage
New York City Garbage Season 2 (More Coming Soon)

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Join for updates on all future Garbage releases.

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NEW INC
Life Touching Life, Volume One by Dakota Gearhart

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Life Touching Life, Volume One by Dakota Gearhart

by NEW INC, and Dakota Gearhart

$15

Full-color 8.5 x 5.5 inch artist's book of 24 pages containing 50 videos stills and images from the first season of Life Touching Life.

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NEW INC
Jitr Print Series by elekhlekha อีเหละเขละขละ

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Still visuals generated from an ongoing live coding project of Jitr จิตร: an extended gong ensemble that utilizes computer programming, non-Western sound cultures, historical research, archive footage, and text aiming to reconcile the lost connection of Southeast Asia's shared heritage. Featuring writing by Jitr Poumisak in Thai.

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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.

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𝘎𝘰𝘰𝘥𝘯𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘚𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘵 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨
Goodnight Sweet Thing

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Goodnight Sweet Thing

by Cristine Brache

$20

Pre-order artist and filmmaker Cristine Brache's second collection of poetry: 𝘎𝘰𝘰𝘥𝘯𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘚𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘵 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨. For international orders contact: goodnightsweetthing@gmail.com

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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.

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NOW
Quirky Collection of DBT Exercises (Visualized)

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a tiny but mighty quirky collection of 30 DBT cards for therapists, coaches, teachers, social workers, mental health professionals and the curious but not yet convinced.

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NOW
Rules for Rockstars. (Inner Space Collection)

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10 cheeky, irreverent rules for authors, artists and entrepreneurs.

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Restraining Order Ltd.
Back Issues: The Hustler Magazine Story (2014)

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Back Issues: The Hustler Magazine Story (2014)

by Michael Lee Nirenberg, John Torrani, and 1 more

$1+

The definitive documentary on this legendary magazine. From its 1968 inception as a nightclub through 1980s Supreme Court battles, Hustler has endured into the 21st century, evolving alongside, as well as influencing, modern pornography, satire, and free expression. Director Michael Lee Nirenberg father was one of the original art directors.

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Wonder Books
Theatrics

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Theatrics

by Wonder, and Maya Martinez

$20

Maya Martinez's theatrical writings, in one limited edition full-length book.

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The Dark Forest Collective
The Post-Individual

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The Post-Individual

by Yancey Strickler, IY, and 1 more

Free+

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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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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fishnet magazine
fishnet magazine issue 3: suburbia

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The third issue of Fishnet Magazine explores the topic of Suburbia. Issue now available for preorder, will ship the first week of August.

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Serving the People
STP Sunrise Service T-Shirt

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STP Sunrise Service T-Shirt

by Serving the People, and danielle paterson

$45+

White t-shirt with sunrise graphic inspired by the Tibetan flag. All proceeds support Serving the People Foundation.

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Maisa Imamović
The Psychology of the Web Developer, Reality of a Female Freelancer

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Maisa's first book, published in 2022 by the Institute of Network Cultures.

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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

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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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Permeated Transmissions
SPILLOVER

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SPILLOVER

by Matthew Biederman, and Pierce Warnecke

$30

SPILLOVER studied the impacts of a proposed lithium mine in northern Portugal using drones, LIDAR scans, and community discussion. Through data, sound and images from these scans, SPILLOVER explores humanity’s relationship with its surroundings, advocating for a renewed harmony with the environment, while eschewing unnecessary extraction.