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Guides
The press has opinions about tools. Honest, tested comparisons of where to print, what to design with, where to learn, and how to sell — for zinesters, illustrators and self-publishers. We only point to things we would actually use.
The Best Print-on-Demand Services for Zines & Art Books
Six print-on-demand presses compared for small-run zines, photo books and art books — on quality, formats, minimums and price.
The Best AI Tools for Generative Art & Image Books
The image and design tools worth paying for if you make generative, AI-assisted publications — ranked on control, licensing and output.
The Best Online Courses for Book & Editorial Design
Where to actually learn typography, layout and book design online — Domestika, Skillshare, MasterClass and Coursera, compared honestly.
The Best Software to Design a Zine
From free and open-source to industry standard — the page-layout tools for making a zine, and which one fits how you work.
The Best Marketplaces for Fonts, Templates & Design Assets
Where to buy (or subscribe to) fonts, templates, mockups and graphics without licensing headaches — four marketplaces, weighed.
Where to Sell Your Zines & Art Books Online
Etsy, your own Shopify, Big Cartel or Gumroad — the realistic options for selling zines and print, with fees and trade-offs.