#1960now captures the ongoing fight for equality, from the 1960s civil rights movement to the black lives matter movement today. through striking black-and-white photographs by shelia pree bright, this powerful collection juxtaposes portraits of past and present social justice activists, highlighting the courage and conviction of both ’60s elder statesmen and today’s new generation of fighters. this collection offers a sobering reminder that the struggle for justice is far from over, while showcasing the enduring spirit of resistance.

• features documentary images from recent protests alongside portraits of iconic figures from the 1960s civil rights movement.
• visually compares the activism of the 1960s with the black lives matter movement of today.
• an important contribution to american protest photography and a stark reminder of the continuous fight for justice and equality.

#1960now is a must-have for anyone passionate about civil rights and the ongoing pursuit of social justice.

100 years of modern iran: simple history series zine #6 is a concise and compelling overview of a century of political upheaval, revolution, and transformation in iran. covering the years 1891–1991, this zine explores the fall of the monarchy, foreign coups, and the rise of the world’s first islamic theocracy.

part of the simple history series by j. gerlach and published by microcosm, it offers sharp insight into how iran’s modern history connects with the judeo-christian west’s ongoing tensions with the islamic world.

a fast, thoughtful read for curious minds.

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celebrate four decades of groundbreaking art and inclusion with this vibrant tribute to creativity explored, a nonprofit empowering neurodiverse artists to share their unique voices. featuring hundreds of original works—paintings, drawings, illustrations, and sculptures—alongside personal quotes and stories, this book challenges perceptions about disability and highlights the transformative power of art. an inspiring addition to any art lover’s collection.

what happens when you stop giving a f*ck about what your parents, partners, and society expect of you and ask yourself what you really want? salon’s inaugural sex and love advice columnist and author of the viral linkedIn sex work post, arielle egozi, shares their journey as a queer, neurodivergent, child of immigrants who never quite fit into the social roles she was supposed to, instead choosing to embrace their multiple dimensions, and eventually discovering freedom—and true power—by being “bad” in a world that kept trying to force her to be “good.” what if sex positivity wasn’t about having sex at all? what if you ditched relationship hierarchies and explored relationship anarchy?

botanical dyes features recipes and top tips on everything you need to know to make your own natural dyes.

the process of turning plants into print can help you reconnect with nature, find a creative outlet and develop a mindful sense of presence. it also promotes an awareness of sustainable practices and how to reduce our impact on the planet. extracting from and updating her book botanical inks,  babs talks the home crafter through everything from foraging for dyes, making mordants, creating an array of colors and then putting your new knowledge to the test through some simple projects. with more than 10 dye recipes, clear step-by-step instructions, troubleshooting tips and explanations of what works and why, botanical dyes is the accessible handbook that modern makers everywhere have been waiting for.

camo, by photographer thandiwe muriu, is the first publication to chronicle the work of this international artist, celebrating the vibrant portraits she creates that combine cultural textiles and beauty ideologies. muriu takes us on a colorful, reflective journey through her world as a woman living in modern kenya as she reinterprets contemporary african portraiture. as the sole woman operating in the male-dominated advertising photography industry in kenya, thandiwe muriu has repeatedly confronted questions around the role of women in society, the place of tradition, and her own self-perception. these experiences inspired her personal project of cultural reflection: the Camo series.

carrie mae weems has often confronted the uncomfortable truths of racism and race relations over the course of her nearly 40-year career. in The Shape of Things, she focuses her unflinching gaze at what she describes as the circus-like quality of contemporary american political life. for this new work, weems created a seven-part film projected onto a cyclorama―a panoramic-style cylindrical screen that dates to the 19th century―where she addresses the turmoil of current events in the United States and the “long march forward.”

drawing on news and tv footage from the civil rights era to today, elements of previous films such as the madding crowd (2017) and new film projects that bring us into our tumultuous present, the films in The Shape of Things combine documentary directness with poetic rhythm to create an enveloping experience.

carrie mae weems (born 1953) has received numerous awards, grants and fellowships, and is represented in public and private collections around the world, including the metropolitan museum of art, new york; the museum of fine arts, houston; and the museum of modern art and the museum of contemporary art, los angeles. weems lives in brooklyn and syracuse, new york.

centered offers a rich, inclusive, and contemporary look at design diversity, both past and present, through essays, interviews, and images curated by design educator and advocate kaleena sales. as the design industry challenges its eurocentric foundations and reassesses conventional practices, centered highlights the voices, places, methods, ideas, and beliefs that have been overshadowed or excluded by dominant design movements. with thirteen thought-provoking essays and interviews, this volume features underrepresented and impactful design work, both historical and contemporary.

• includes works such as gee's bend quilters by stephen child and isabella d'agnenica and a chinese typographic archiveby yujune park and caspar lam.
• features an interview with sadie red wing (her shawl is yellow) on indigenous sovereignty and design.
• explores diverse and often overlooked design movements like the truck art of india by shantanu suman.

centered is an essential read for anyone passionate about diversity in design and the importance of elevating marginalized voices and practices in shaping the future of the field.

this large-format book includes 30 removable posters designed by Black creatives from around the world. featuring artwork by artists such as london-based muralist lakwena and south africa-based huston wilson, the posters range from bold illustrations to typographic designs. each piece celebrates positivity, hope, and strength through the unique lenses of emerging and established Black creatives. curated by designer tré seals, the collection highlights Black as a vibrant and multifaceted palette, embracing every color and form of light. perfect for framing or gifting.

a powerful exploration of how clothing and fashion have fueled activism, dressing the resistance showcases the role of dress in sparking social change. spanning historical and modern protest movements, this book reveals how communities worldwide have harnessed the visual language of clothing to demand radical transformation. from suffragettes wearing newspaper dresses emblazoned with voting slogans to farmers in india donning saris in defiance, camille benda examines cultural movements through the lens of nearly 200 archival images, photographs, and paintings. a compelling tribute to the power of style in the fight for justice.

The wise words of science fiction icon octavia e. butler live on in this beautiful and giftable little volume. “there’s no single answer that will solve all our future problems. there’s no magic bullet. instead there are thousands of answers—at least. you can be one of them if you choose to be.”

originally published in essence magazine in the year 2000, octavia e. butler’s essay “a few rules for predicting the future” offers an honest look into the inspiration behind her science fiction novels and the importance of studying history and taking responsibility for our actions if we are to move forward.

organized into four main rules, this short essay reminds readers to learn from the past, respect the law of consequences, be aware of their perspectives, and count on the surprises.

theorists and artists from jack halberstam to peter rehberg consider the fruitful cross-pollination of video, punk, queerness and gender politics

since the 1970s, the medium of video has been closely associated with subcultural and countercultural movements. art and music videos in particular have showed great subversive potential, as artists and musicians use the medium to explore and transgress social norms and gender stereotypes. the essays in this publication consider artistic strategies in the context of the history of punk and its offshoots, combining scholarly opinions from the fields of art history, queer theory, media studies, gender studies, postcolonial studies and cultural studies alongside field reports from the practice of alternative archives and visual essays.

authors include: kathrin dreckmann, marina grzinic, jack halberstam, josefine hetterich, angela mcrobbie, jennifer ramme, peter rehberg, marion schulze, elfi vomberg and katharina wiedlack.

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the first book by one of the most in-demand photographers of our time, holding space shares one hundred stunning photographs of queer, inter-racial couples, with first-person text about their relationships in this current time period. after the may 2020 murder of george floyd, and during the covid pandemic, photographer ryan pfluger set out to capture queer, inter-racial couples across the us. it was (and is) a time of intense upheaval and reckoning and ryan wanted to capture that in the lives and on the bodies of these friends and strangers. the photographs, and the people in them, can be startling in their vulnerability, playful in their poses, and tender to the core. the interviews produce a range of short, revealing stories about the couples.

from posters to cars, design is everywhere. while we often discuss the aesthetics of design, we don’t always dig deeper to unearth the ways design can overtly, and covertly, convince us of a certain way of thinking.

how design makes us think collects hundreds of examples across graphic design, product design, industrial design, and architecture to illustrate how design can inspire, provoke, amuse, anger, or reassure us. graphic designer sean adams walks us through the power of design to attract attention and convey meaning. the book delves into the sociological, psychological, and historical reasons for our responses to design, offering practitioners and clients alike a new appreciation of their responsibility to create design with the best intentions.

how design makes us think is an essential read for designers, advertisers, marketing professionals, and anyone who wants to understand how the design around us makes us think, feel, and do things.

this essential phrasebook collects the most colorful, explicit, and outrageous ways to tell people off in every part of the world. featuring dozens of different languages, the sayings range from everyday swears to family curses to expressions for x-rated relations with animals. phonetic pronunciation is provided so that readers can curse like a native, and handy illustrations provide visual guides to these foreign exclamations. perfect for the international traveler who may need to wish an enemy a painful death, insult a person's grandmother, or accuse someone's mother of having intimate relations with bears in the forest.

how much do you know about the land of the free and the home of the brave? get ready to challenge your friends and family in this patriotic quiz! includes 140 question cards with multiple choice answers.