ON IDEAS
by postmodern tectonics ™
Collector #7
Some theories and practical approaches that might help you think about how you think about ideas.
Legal Structures for Creative Practices
by A Thousand Forests, Enrique H, and 2 more
Collector #480
"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
The Soul Alignment Guide
by Ai Xia, and danielle paterson
Collector #19
A guidebook to true wealth & fulfillment in your purpose led dream career.
Creative insights on Branding Volume I
by Keva Epale
Collector #11
Unlock the Secrets to Intentional Branding and Storytelling with these short visual treats of insights.
Worlds Unfolding: Ideas and Prompts for Virtual World-Making
by Underground Art And Design
Collector #113
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.
Nine Creative Meditations
by Yancey Strickler, IY, and 1 more
Collector #240
A series of reflections from my (Yancey's) creative experiences expressed as a written essay (the A-side) and video essay (the B-side)
On finding your voice
by Brandon Stosuy
Collector #127
A zine published by The Creative Independent, compiling quotes, excerpts, and recommendations from working artists, all gathered from our archive. Topics covered include always looking for better ways to express yourself, finding your path, creating work in your own voice, following your curiosity, and more.
a Tiny Book About Big Love
by Tiny
Collector #15
Mindfulness, magic, (Metta) and mojo. A tiny book about big love - a simple practice to fall back in love with the world (and your life) in difficult times.
On dealing with creative anxiety (digital)
by Brandon Stosuy
Collector #128
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
A pocket-sized film: Chiu Quon
by Mishkh
Collector #8
A new film to celebrate a new month. A 48second glimpse into a bustling morning at a Chicago Chinese bakery.
How to Navigate : A Directory of Inspiration
by jade, C.Y. Lee, and 1 more
Collector #83
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.
SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL
by postmodern tectonics ™
Collector #32
a rumination on why small things need to make a big comeback
After the Creator Economy
by IY, Severin Matusek, and 3 more
Collector #294
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.
The Dark Forest Theory of the Internet
by Yancey Strickler
Collector #99
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.
Meet the Ideaspace
by Yancey Strickler
Collector #47
Since 2017, the Ideaspace has been my outlet for exploring creative forms and sharing ideas. This release shares audio of four of my favorite interviews — with artist Hank Willis Thomas, economist Marianna Mazucato, and authors John Higgs and Eric Wargo — in a free .zip download.
Bentoism
by Yancey Strickler, and Laurel Schwulst
Collector #63
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 (Open Edition)
by Yancey Strickler, and IY
Collector #159
An exploration of individuality after the internet. The Post-Individual includes: — The Post Individual essay — An audio recording by the author — A video introduction — Research notes, early drafts, and slides