About

This is a online archive of handmade and limited edition books, dated from early 60's to this day. All books are free to download and distribute. The collection is focused on Russian Samizdat movement, but seeks to expand itself into other movements and languages.

Most books have been provided by Aleksander Ocheretyansky, poet, researcher and founder of the Chernovik magazine, the leading Russian magazine of mixed media poetry.

Submissions

The archive accepts submissions from other authors and collectors. Only handmade books, or limited edition books with unique handmade elements are considered. Please submit PDFs via email.

The team

Curator:

Gleb Simonov is a poet and a photographer, born in Moscow and currently living in New York City.

Assistants:

Vika Adutova and Aleksandra Kus.