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On the Creative Life: Conversations Toward a New Creative Era

On the Creative Life: Conversations Toward a New Creative Era

by Yancey Strickler, and Joshua Citarella

Collector #147

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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The Dark Forest Collective
Antimemetics: Why Some Ideas Resist Spreading

Antimemetics: Why Some Ideas Resist Spreading

by Nadia Asparouhova, and Leïth Benkhedda

Collector #864

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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The Dark Forest Collective
A SEXUAL HISTORY OF THE INTERNET

A SEXUAL HISTORY OF THE INTERNET

by Mindy Seu, Esra Soraya Padgett, and 28 more

Collector #529

How has technology shaped and been shaped by sexuality? This 700+ page artist book gathers anecdotes, artworks, and historical artifacts that reveal the pervasive and perverted origins of our digital tools. UPDATE: Due to shipping delays, USA-orders will ship by late-Nov; international-orders are shipping now.

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Marcel Dzama
"Empress of Night" A Zine by Marcel Dzama

Collector #7

"Empress of Night" is a zine by Marcel Dzama created for his 2025 solo exhibition at David Zwirner Los Angeles. This limited-edition publication features details from new and recent works in the show and includes references to Francisco Goya, Marcel Duchamp, surrealist poet Federico García Lorca, the rise of authoritarianism today and more.

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NEW INC
Gay Pompeii 79 A.D. by Legacy Russell, published by GenderFail

Collector #2

Author and curator Legacy Russell returns to poetry with a collection of lyric poems that begin at the end of the world. Rising out of Russell's 2022-23 Digital Fellowship for 'Pompeii Commitment. Archaeological Matters,' she explores ash, filth, dirt, and decay, intersectional with the fetishistic mythos of Pompeii and its destruction in 79 CE.

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The Creative Independent
The Creative Independent (limited final edition) t-shirt

The Creative Independent (limited final edition) t-shirt

by Brandon Stosuy, and Yancey Strickler

Collector #5

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.