Conceptual Publishing and Library Practice (Library of Artistic Print-on-Demand )

 
720 S., 223 mm x 291 mm x 52 mm, 1664 g

Das sind die stattlichen Masse des Katalogs und Kunstbands von Annette Gilbert und Andreas Bülhoff. Beigesteuert von mir ist ein Aufsatz, der sich mit konzeptuellen und bibliothekarischen Praktiken dieser Edition beschäftigt. Und auch einigen Nebenreihen, vor allem der klandestinen PoD-Konzeptedition aaaa press. Einen Eindruck bzw. Objekte dieser massgeblichen Publikation zum künstlerischen PoD-Publishing findet man auch online unter apod.li.

Conceptual Publishing and Library Practice. In: Annette Gilbert and Andreas Bülhoff (ed.): Library of Artistic Print-on-Demand : Post-Digital Publishing in Times of Platform Capitalism. Leipzig: Spector Books, 2025.
 

 
Print-on-demand has revolutionized the world of books. As analog-digital hybrids, PoD books are the very embodiment of the post-digital age. Digital printing and low-threshold online platforms such as Blurb, Lulu, or Kindle Direct Publishing make it possible for virtually anyone to publish instantly and worldwide—without financial investment or risk. This opens up spaces beyond the traditional book market and leads to a democratization of production. At the same time, this new radius of action is fundamentally dependent on the rules and interests of the platforms themselves. Out of this tension, an entire subculture has emerged—one that tests the book once again for its possible contents, aesthetics, materialities, economies, and publics, while also critically reflecting and negotiating our digital present. The Library of Artistic Print on Demand maps this field of experimentation for the first time in its global spread, historical depth, and political relevance. Annette Gilbert researches experimental forms of writing, artists’ books, and conceptual art. Andreas Bülhoff works both artistically and academically at the intersection of text and technology. With contributions by ABC, Hartmut Abendschein, Hannes Bajohr, Clara Balaguer, Ruth Brown, Manon Bruet, Florian Cramer, Karen ann Donnachie, Marc van Elburg, J. Gordon Faylor, Michael Hagner, Dagmara Kraus, Silvio Lorusso, Alessandro Ludovico, Michael Mandiberg, Holly Melgard Kathrin Passig, paula roush, Zoë Sadokierski, Joachim Schmid, Sophie Seita, Andy Simionato, Danny Snelson, Paul Soulellis, Temporary Services, Angie Waller, Joey Yearous-Algozin, Rahel Zoller (publisher text)