SELF-PUBLISHING: NO NEED FOR PERMISSION, ONLY A PRINTER (AND NOT EVEN THAT)
I trace my self-publishing practice back to the greeting cards I crafted as a kid for special occasions: projects I now consider the first design works of my life. I took this recurring brief seriously, like a magazine issue, spending hours each year coming up with personalized ideas for my relatives. Even when making cards for the same person, I challenged myself to come up with a new idea each year. I put as much care into the cover, structure and envelope as I did into the message inside, always working with physical materials on paper.
This early drive to put together heartfelt, hand-crafted messages has stayed with me, serving as a constant reminder when approaching self-publishing projects; perhaps as a way to reconnect with intuition.
What fascinates me about zines and artist books is their openness: you can create a project around anything that sparks your interest, no matter how niche. There are no rules, no need for permission, an audience, or validation; just the urge to reflect any message in a tangible way.
I’m proud to be part of Unzine with Steven Catalino and Half A Hot Dog Collective with Samantha Teles. Our participation in art fairs and markets like The Tiny Zine Fest in Rotterdam and Tenderete in Valencia, continue to inspire me to create and share, alongside welcoming and like-minded communities.
Half-table available at your zine fair?
Want to self-publish together?
I’m all ears