Antimemetics: Why Some Ideas Resist Spreading
by Nadia Asparouhova, and Leïth Benkhedda
Collector #340
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. Digital version available now. Softcover ships early June 2025.
Legal Structures for Creative Practices
by A Thousand Forests, Enrique H, and 2 more
Collector #132
"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
How to Navigate : A Directory of Inspiration
by jade, C.Y. Lee, and 1 more
Collector #27
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.
Anonymous Creative Futures Report
by Rayna, IY, and 4 more
Collector #263
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.
Bentoism
by Yancey Strickler, and Laurel Schwulst
Collector #21
A wider view of our self-interest. Now Me, Future Me. Now Us, Future Us. A model for a deeper form of living. BEyond Near Term Orientation: Bentoism.
The Post-Individual
by Yancey Strickler, IY, and 1 more
Collector #5
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
On Making a Living as an Artist (Digital Edition)
by Brandon Stosuy
Collector #243
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.
On dealing with creative anxiety (digital)
by Brandon Stosuy
Collector #53
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