The web version of the first ZineMap newsletter: what’s been happening around ZineMap lately, both out in the world and behind the scenes.

A conversation with Deniz Beşer, organizer of Fanzineist Vienna, about how this international small-press festival has evolved over the years, what it takes to keep it going, and what to look forward to in this year’s edition.

A conversation with April, co-organizer of the FLYLEAF Book and Zine Festival in Berlin, about building an international festival for independent publishing that makes room for conversation, collaboration, and connection.

A conversation with Stef, founder of Switzerland’s only zine library, about building a collective space where independent and alternative publications can be preserved, organized, and made accessible to the public.

A conversation with Ilde, who runs Kraków Zine Fest (KRAK!), about organizing a locally rooted, community-centered DIY festival in one of Poland’s key cultural cities.

A conversation with Aleah, who runs the bookstore's zine rack, about building a self-managed, creator-first space where all proceeds stay with the artists.

Coming soon on ZineMap: a collection of conversations with the people behind the pins on the map!