Independent publishing continues to shape the vitality of contemporary book culture. In this conversation, Ang Song Nian of TheBookShow, Gideon of Temporary Press, and Pann Lim of Rubbish Famzine come together to share how their respective platforms emerged from a desire to create and distribute books outside conventional publishing structures.

Facilitated by Gwen Lee, the session explores the motivations, challenges, and creative freedoms that come with building publishing initiatives from the ground up. From artist books and zines to experimental print formats, the speakers will reflect on how grassroots practices foster communities, circulate ideas, and expand the possibilities of the book as a cultural object.

The discussion will offer insight into the ethos and processes behind independent publishing, highlighting the energy and experimentation that sustain book culture at its most personal and collaborative.