We restarted a dormant YouTube channel with no big strategy just a decision to start making films again. Five weeks later, the audience had grown sharply, and we’d learned something useful about showing the process behind books, archives and independent publishing.

Books are having a moment again. From fashion brands and musicians to artists and archives, more people are turning to physical books to tell stories, preserve culture and make something that lasts longer than a post or a reel.

Three days. Three fairs. Two sides of the table. From Olympia to the Tate Modern to a Sunday afternoon in Peckham with our own books spread out in front of us. May was a reminder of exactly why physical publishing still matters, and why the community around it is worth showing up for.

Soi Books' co-founder Steve Aston paid a visit to Art Jakarta Gardens 2026 — Jakarta's outdoor art fair returning for its fifth edition across the grounds of Hutan Kota by Plataran. Here's what he found.

Stickerbomb Sneakers brings together over 200 peelable designs from 39 artists worldwide, celebrating the creativity, style and visual culture surrounding sneakers — far beyond the shoes themselves.

Last Saturday we spent a sunny afternoon at the Independent Label Market at Coal Drops Yard, Kings Cross — beer in hand, catching up with Deep Medi Musik, Ninja Tune, Tru Thoughts and more. A reminder of why independent music still matters, and why days like this are worth showing up for.

From a Flickr open call in a Hackney studio to launches in Singapore and LA, the Stickerbomb series has spent eighteen years proving that sticker culture belongs on shelves as much as it does on walls. This is the full story, every volume, in order.

A look behind the scenes at the making of the deadmau5 book — an archive-led project shaped into a collector object designed to be handled, revisited, and kept. Built with care alongside the mau5 team, it is a book made for fans who understand the details and want something that lasts.

A single sticker captures the rise and fall of Parma — from their 1990s European success to the Parmalat scandal that brought it all down. Backed by Calisto Tanzi, the club became one of Italy’s most compelling sides before the financial collapse exposed the foundations beneath it. In one image, trophies, money, and consequence sit side by side.

A debut graphic novel about Antarctica.
Good timing, as we find ourselves working on our own.

At Soi Books, we publish art, design, and visual culture books, so taking part in small local book fairs is always useful for us, not just as a sales opportunity..

A quick look at London Book Fair 2026 from Soi Books — new releases with Rizzoli, publishing conversations, and getting back into the rhythm of making books.

Stickerbomb is rebuilding its artist community, starting with our new X-TREME Sports open call. Submit your designs by 9 Jan 2026 and be part of the next chapter.

After two exhausting video episodes, the Art Book Editions Podcast shifted to audio, featuring artists and publishers like Darbotz and Dwayne Fields, with new episodes every two weeks.

France’s 2025 ban on mineral oil inks is transforming printing. This piece explores its impact on small publishers, sustainability, and how we’re adapting behind the scenes.