SATURDAY, 13th of December, 2014
Last year we put together an Alternative Xmas List so this year we decided to do a quick one again. We believe it is important for people to stray away from spending their cash on products from mass producing conglomerates and instead focus on purchasing from independent suppliers. The act itself gives a strong political message regardless of how engaged in politics you are. You also end up giving something to someone that is far more unique and personal than any of the mass produced shite people usually end up with come Santy time. Death.
1. Feral House
A favourite of MOOT, Feral House deliver some amazingly off the cuff publications that deliver trails of thought that delve into subject matter most publishers dare to thread. They are offering discounts online this holiday season.
"Feral House has been publishing innovative and celebrated non-fiction books since 1989. Movies have been made, cultural trends influenced and political crimes exposed by our small, independent press. Headquartered in Port Townsend, WA, Feral House publisher Adam Parfrey has also co-founded the new imprint, Process Media, with Jodi Wille, formerly of Dilettante Press."
Visit their Shop here
2. Nine Lives
Nine Lives Is a an Independent store based In our home town of Kilkenny. They Boast a host of all kind of alternative merchandise with a keen eye for design that is unfounded else where In Kilkenny.
"Nine Lives is an independent streetwear brand founded in 2011. Our passion for art, design, movies, subculture and building connections with artists informs every decision we make. The tee's we design are created for ourselves, that is we make tee's we want to wear! We hope you enjoy them as much as we do!"
Vist Nine Lives Online Shop here
3. Loveclots
A bit of shameless self publicity with this one. Loveclots Is an independent screenprint publisher run by members of MOOT. Still in its infancy Loveclots holds a range of screenprinted zines from its webstore.
Visit Loveclots webstore here
4. Champion Sound Records
Champion Sound Records advocate the work of some of Ireland's most innovative up and coming Electronic Artists. In their webstore you will find some amazingly well produced records and merchandise.
Visit the Champion Sound Records Online Store here
5. PogoBooks
Pogobooks have some of the most extraordinary art book publications available from its webstore. Beautifully designed and diverse in content, just scrolling through Pogobooks archive is a delight. We very much recommend purchasing one of their publications to smell and hold.
| "PogoBooks is an independent publishing company focused on affordable limited edition art books, catalogues, editions and zines in small print runs. We believe in a future printed on paper, and conceive the printed artwork as a unique artform. PogoBooks is a platfom, an archive and collective for contemporary arts and photography. The Berlin-based publishing-house was founded by Claudio Pfeifer in 2010. "   Visit the Pogobooks webstore here |
