Limestone Books
Rather than seeing publishing as producing books, we strive to harness PUBLISHING as an active force— a means of disseminating information, a strategy for decolonizing the global capitalist model of knowledge production, and a pathway for learning from diverse cultures. While we are selling books, our approach to book selection will be entirely different from that of a commercial bookshop. This is because we perceive the act of designing—publishing—distributing books as integral aspects of our artistic practice.
Print Local, Sell Local
“Print Local, Sell Local” is a concept that emphasizes local production and distribution of books or other printed materials. The idea is to print copies in a spe- cific location (for example, in the Netherlands and Taiwan) and sell them locally, rather than relying on centralized global distribution networks. This approach supports local economies, reduces environmental impact from shipping, and fosters deeper connec- tions between the creators and the local communities where the materials are produced and consumed. It also encourages the decentralization of the publishing process, allowing for more diverse and regionally rele- vant content to be shared within the community.
Black Limestone is the sedimentary rock of anarchist history.
This publication is produced by Limestone Books in the Netherlands, with 50 copies printed. During the artist's travels, 100 copies are printed in RISO mode in Seoul, Guangzhou, and Berlin. In each location where the book is reprinted, Limestone Books receives five copies as a form of compensation instead of payment.
Tropical Reading: Photobook and Self-publishing (Second Edition) emerges from Fo- tobook DUMMIES Day’s field research across Southeast Asia, offering an insider’s exploration into the realm of photography practitioners , artist collectives, independent publishers, art bookstores, spaces and organizations. This publication is the first mon- ograph focusing on Southeast Asia through the lens of photobook and self-publishing.
This book follows the principle of "Print Local, Sell Local," with 400 copies printed in the Netherlands and 400 copies printed in Taiwan (1st edition).
“Archipelagic Affects” examines how art residencies foster connections between is- land nations through cultural, historical, and geopolitical exchanges. This book follows the principle of "Print Local, Sell Local," with 200 copies printed in the Netherlands and 200 copies printed in Taiwan.
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