The renaissance of printed zines

This publication explores the contemporary revival of printed zines as a form of independent artistic and social expression. It looks at how artists use small-scale publishing to challenge mainstream narratives, build communities, and reclaim the materiality of print in a post-digital world.

This is the second, expanded edition, featuring a collective appendix with contributions from:

Malte Spindler, Marc Fischer, Lisi Pressl (Risofort), Nina Prader (Lady Liberty Press & Library), Antoine Lefebvre Editions, BLADR, Lendroit éditions, Philipp Schultz (Raum für Illustration), Kristóf Kovács (Deposit), Walkscapes, Liu Chao-Tze (Mulu Office), Felize Camille (Bad Student Press), Benjamin Hickethier (&soWalter), Marjolein Schalk (Wobby), Knust, Juliana Toro (Las Delicias Prints), Foot Books, Atelier Tatanka, Ann-Kristin Stolan (Bergen Art Book Fair / Pamflett), Gloria Glitzer

Printed on Riso and published by Oficyna Peryferie in Warsaw, 2026

First published by Hand Saw Press in Tokyo, 2025

The Triune Essence of Zines and the Reconfiguration of Their Meaning by Konosuke Kwakami

The renaissance of printed zines
Michał Chojecki

Oficyna Peryferie, 2026 (2nd edition) 

Cover drawing: Daniel Gutowski (Togu Riso Press)

170 x 210 mm, 34 pp; English