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Afdruk 
An experimental bindery and publishers

Afdruk.co.uk

After a prolonged period of self-reflection over the pandemic I decided to establish Afdruk: a small scale independent publishers and book binders. Although still in a preliminary phase Afdruk will be a platform where I will explore the potentials of printed matter and bookbinding as an art-form: making untraditional and interactive artistic publications.

My aim for Afdruk is to exceed preconceived expectations of what a book can be. I want to inject energy into the binding and production process by evaluating and redefining the way a book is designed and made. Afdruk will focus on producing experimental and interactive publications, which encourage readers to rethink the form a book can take and re-introduce the fun into reading. Bookbinding has a very rich history and I want to expand my practice by embarking on a period of research, learning and practicing techniques. The books I make will be hand-bound unconventionally by me and then distributed. Whilst some books will be solo undertakings, many will also be partnerships with other creatives.

Books have an amazing ability to capture moments in time. Currently we are in such a state of flux within our society, and I want to be a part of the creative movement which chronicles the zeitgeist.

Coming soon: books 01 and 02