AACE with defGood is founded in 2021, AACE founded in 2021 is a NGO dedicated to empowering disabled and disadvantaged individuals through creative skills training, entrepreneurship opportunities, and sustainable initiatives. Our signature products blends, creativity, heritage and sustainability—recycled paper transformed into handmade cards, postcards, and greeting cards, then printed using 600-year-old vintage letterpress techniques. We also up-cycle plastic, turning waste into creative, beautiful goods, supporting Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) while preserving the art of printing and protecting the environment.

Ah Guan is a Malaysian artist whose childhood fascination with comic book characters sparked a lifelong journey in visual storytelling. After graduating from art school, he spent over a decade crafting worlds as a background artist and prop designer in 2D animation. Outside of commercial work, his personal creations remain rooted in tactile mediums—ballpoint pens, brush pens, and watercolor bring his thoughts to life on paper. In 2024, he embraced sculpting and toy-making full-time as new ways to give form to his imagination.

Ajim Juxta is a visual artist based in Kuala Lumpur. He works mainly on abstract paintings and surrealism drawings depicting dystopian world and its inhabitants. He is also a designer and lyricist on the side. He is also a co founder of Titikmerah Collective and Greydea Studio. He is one of the first recipient for Acme Studio- Khazanah Nasional Art Residency in London in 2017. He is actively exhibiting locally and at Art fairs in London, Manila, Jakarta, Bangkok, Taipei and China. Between 2009 and 2022 he has participated in more than 200 exhibitions/art related events together with over 15 Solo showcases.

Experimental comic artist. Expanding the language of comics in various genres such as paintings, animation, typography, ceramic, Augmented Reality. I use a variety of materials to create works that enhance the meaning of the images. Participated exhibitions and Art book fairs in Tokyo, Taipei, Seoul, Shanghai, Wien, Berlin, Bangkok, Singapore as well as solo shows in the Nanzuka and ondo galleries. He is chief editor of CHOJIN CLUB. Currently residing in Ehime Japan.

Founded in Cần Thơ, Vietnam in 2021, An Lâm practices printmaking and papermaking in the Mekong delta. Artworks and prints by An Lâm aim to present the artist’s point of view regarding connections and self-communication in close relationship with nature.

A place for the thoughts that won’t stay quiet.

Anotherandom is unapologetically radical. We fuse storytelling and bold statements, a medium for emotional expression and self-reflection.

We give voice to the thoughts that won’t stay quiet, and we refuse to stay quiet about them. From anxiety and depression to trauma and the raw chaos of simply being human, every piece becomes a way to unfold what words often can’t express.

This is therapy. This is protest. This is crafted confession.

A small self-publisher based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. APOB Press makes zines and prints limited-run publications. A-P-O-B stands for "A Piece of Book" which means one page, one story, one zine, and one book.

Ashraaf, or @asdfghraaf, is a visual storyteller based in Malaysia, known for his raw, emotional approach to photography and design. His work explores themes of memory, identity, and silence — often leaning into darker tones and textured aesthetics. With a background in both analog and digital processes, he brings depth and honesty to every frame. Whether revi

Automatism Studio is an art group established in 2023. The term "automatism" originates from physiology, describing bodily movements not under conscious control. Psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud utilized free association and unconscious drawing or writing to explore patients' unconscious psychology and subconscious. As creators, we explore individual and collective behaviors in states of unconsciousness from an artistic perspective. Through visual mediums such as images, installations, and videographs, we aim to document phenomena that escape deliberate actions and conscious intentions.

Bang Bang Zine (BBZ) is a Kuala Lumpur–based zine brand and store dedicated to illustration and risograph printing. Founded in 2017, it explores storytelling through printed matter, drawing from daily life, quiet observations and moments of imagination. Its offerings have grown to include art prints, merchandise and workshops, nurturing a creative circle of artists and makers. Through its Zinemate: publishing project, BBZ has collaborated with local and international artists to publish a wide range of zines. As part of risograph studio Inkink Der (IID, est. 2019), it continues to grow as a platform for creative sparks through print and beyond.

WE SPECIALIZE IN ART AND DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE.

BERTILO is a lovely chubby character from Italy who adores pizza, always topless, and considers relaxation to be the top priority in life. BERTILO is co-created by Chinese illustrator Jingo Li and Italian artist Bertil Butturini. Since 2020, we have produced a series of independent comics and art books featuring this character, we also had chances to have exhibitions, fairs, events in both Europe and China.
We hope to incorporate BERTILO's life philosophy – "be fat, be cool, be chill" – into our work, encouraging everyone to fully embrace themselves and embrace every moment of life.

Binatang Press! is a small-scale independent publisher. Part of creative studio The 1984, we focus on art and visual culture. Binatang Press is part of creative studio The 1984. Because of this background, we like to try different design and printing techniques to better represent our book titles. However, we'd like these beautiful books to be accessible as possible to our readers, so we always try to sell our books as affordable as we can. This way, we also make sure that our collaborators' voice really gets heard by the audience.

BlueBlurryMonday is an artist based in Bangkok who uses colored pencils to communicate and express herself.
She finds inspiration from nature, light, and the things around her. She trusted in the power of life's story.

CC ± HSIN is a duo that comes together to explore the intersection between drawing and letterforming, collaborating through finding balance with(+) or without(-) one and another.

HSIN is a designer and educator from Malaysia. She was attracted to the notion of letterforms as a vehicle for emotion when words alone cannot convey what’s felt. She likes cute things, such as Comic Sans.

CC is a visual artist and educator from Malaysia. It’s the funny and lighthearted things that help her tahan and keep going in this world. Her artwork brings together absurd, funny moments and a mix of feelings. She doesn’t like cute things, ya.

Aaron Lim is a tabletop gamemaker, games educator, and community organiser based in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. He's made storygames like An Altogether Different River and Spectres of Brocken, various other game zines, and been a guest writer on various indie TTRPGs. He publishes his games and zines under the perfect hole productions label.

Clarissa Lim, a cultural worker and PhD student based in Hong Kong critically thinking through collective arts practice via visual culture, architecture and urbanism. She recently presented Making Mamak, a blueprint published with the Canadian Centre for Architecture with the Emerging Curatorial Residency about arts collectives in Malaysia.

Paradise Systems publishes exemplary comics in translation. Inspired by, but unfaithful to comic conventions, we seek to create a community of writers and readers that relish in weird, sincere, experimental storytelling. Since 2017, we've released 26 comics, including the first major anthology of comics from China to be published in English.

cloud projects is a collective based in Kuala Lumpur working between publishing, exhibitions, and archives.

Cybercherryclub is an Instagram-based design account run by Seerat, a multidisciplinary designer who hopes to express anything and everything through design. In her work, she likes to talk about existence and draws influence from science fiction. With a strong passion for design, Seerat is determined to make work that is expressive and above all—meaningful.

Hi! We’re two girls from Malaysia, currently studying in Taiwan. Kkotchiiinmug — from “kkotchi” (??), meaning flower in Korean, and “mug,” a vessel — is our way of exploring beauty in everyday life. “Suì suì” (Hokkien for beautiful) moments inspire our creations, shaped by curiosity and the urge to break free from rigid boundaries. Through prints, objects, and stories, we scatter our ‘flowers’ far and wide, hoping to connect with others who see art in the little things. Let’s celebrate the ordinary and let beauty bloom where we least expect it.

Deeplii Art — a brand founded by illustrator and graphic designer with a passion for creating fun, lovable mascots & design! Known for their signature Fruit Series (featuring Apple, Orange, and Pear), the fan-favorite “Altraman,” and the charming new “Trio Treats Fruits” series and miniatures — Deeplii Art brings cuteness to life in the most delightful way.

With every character, they aim to craft memorable mascots that leave a lasting impression and warm hearts everywhere.

A multidisciplinary extension of FHA, a studio that experiments with photography, print, and narrative.
Each project is an exploration of time and transition, translating quiet observations into tangible formats like zines, postcards, and curated collections. It’s a space to document, reflect, and create with intention.

Detektif Linggam is a mystery investigator who takes on everything from high-profile cases to the everyday struggles of the B40, like the baffling disappearance of a single sock. No case too big, no sock too small.

Ed Merlin Murray is an artist, illustrator, and animator known for his surreal, hand-drawn work exploring the human mind and inner worlds. He works across drawing, collage, animation, and printmaking, with a practice rooted in traditional sketchbooks and tactile processes. His self-published book Mysterium Conscientia and his follow-up CHAOS / PATTERN reflect a playful yet thoughtful approach to neuroscience, mysticism, and meaning-making.

Originally from the UK, Ed now lives in Selangor, Malaysia with his poet wife, four children, and a small dog named Coconuts.

Hi, Iʼm El — a multidisciplinary designer based in Johor Bahru.
While design is my main practice, photography has become a quiet side hustle — a way for me to observe, document, and reflect on the people and places I pass through.

I am an independent artist and creative designer with a specialty in graphic and layout design. Finding inspiration in the rich heritage and culture of my Malay lineage, I challenge stereotypes through a mix of new and old media.

Established in 1997, Ethos Books creates fresh, different and enduring books that reflect the ethos of our changing times. We are an independent Singapore publisher of literary fiction, non-fiction and poetry. Giving voice to emerging and exciting writers from diverse backgrounds, we help foster an environment in which literature and the arts not only survive, but thrive. Our hope is to nurture the growing literary community in Singapore and Southeast Asia.

I’m Eureka from EurekartStudio, a Malaysian artist, illustrator, and small business owner. My work is inspired by nature, colors, celestial elements, and everyday life, blending whimsical and modern aesthetics to create meaningful art. What began as a hobby has grown into a brand where I design stationery, art prints, zines, and more. I’ve collaborated with brands such as Samsung, Uniqlo, Flow, Lenovo, Burton, Trader Joe’s, and Vitagen. I enjoy working across digital and traditional mediums. Whether I’m illustrating for brands or personal projects, my goal is always to bring warmth, joy, and story into every piece.

Extensive Publishing is an independent publishing line of COPYRIGHT/ RESERVED, an experimental design studio based in Indonesia (https://www.instagram.com/copyright.reserved/). Extensive Publishing was born from two simple desire: the potential of experimenting with interdisciplinary collaboration and to explore the idea of “books” and “objects” as mediums—spaces where ideas collide and transform.

FA–KAE is a collective of artists from Singapore, Korea, Malaysia, and India. Through printed matter and visual objects, we explore the shifting boundaries where objective fact meets subjective truth, and sensation echoes through memory. Taking its conceptual cue from the internet meme “Real or Fake?”, FA–KAE moves through this ambiguity—where reality and fiction collapse into one another, and imagined truths begin to form a new reality.

'Fever dog' refers to passionate art enthusiasts. Founded in 2017 by Shanghai-based illustrator and graphic artist Polly Zheng, Fever Dog is an independent art brand specializing in illustration, comics, and related artistic fields. Inspired by street culture, film aesthetics, art and the artist's daily whimsy. Centered around a rebellious, funny white dog, its creations blend street culture, film aesthetics, and absurd humor, fusing raw textures with dynamic chaos to celebrate freedom through dangerously charming visuals. Fever Dog – dedicated to all the weirdos.

Funky Zine Forest is a zine group comprising 4res and Handowin. Both of them love making zines in a different way though.

4res is a HK graphic designer. He is also a movie-goer and one of the founders of Zinecoop. Handowin is an award-winning illustrator based in NYC/Shanghai, keen on a storytelling approach to serving her various whims. In 2019, they first co-worked to create a zine series and grouped up to attend international art book fairs then. Through Handowin’s visualized stories and 4res’ unique viewpoint, an incomparable world outlook could be recognized.

Further Reading is an independent multi-format publishing platform with a production and distribution unit. They seek to engage in discourse within design practices by exploring the wider contexts through various programmed experiences, such as online publication, printed periodicals, pop-ups, and residencies on topics relevant to/within Indonesia, Southeast Asia, as well as globally.

glooth is an illustrator who enjoys eerie visuals that evoke mellow tenderness, often creating artworks from nostalgia on their journey of finding peace within the chaos of a stormy childhood. They also bring their work to life in the form of prints, stickers, zines, plushies, keychains, accessories & clothings, flipbooks, shoes, live drawings and more ⁺˚⋆｡°

GUYDES is a guidebook series by Junsuke Takeda based in Onomichi, Hiroshima.
Like letters from your future friends, each zine introduces local artists and their daily lives.
Printed in small batches using risograph and inkjet, and occasionally offset, the zines have a warm, handmade feel.
We’ll bring the latest GUYDES issue along with items from ENTRANCE, a newly opened space inspired by the same concept—books, zines, postcards, T-shirts, notebooks, and more. Come say hi!

Jessica HJ Lee is a Korean illustrator and zine-maker based in Seoul. After a decade as an art director in the U.S., she now creates intricate, playful narratives inspired by nature and daily life, blending the imaginative with the ordinary. Working across pencil drawing, digital illustration, and risograph printing, her colorful, detail-rich works draw from personal experiences and are told with warmth, wit, and a belief that humor makes everything better.

Halftime Speech is a publication project that kicks off deeper discussions by positioning football within the bigger picture of society and culture.

HASURISO is a Malaysian risograph printing studio under TSUBAKI STUDIO, offering high-quality printing services to international designers, publishing periodicals like WeirdZine, and creating innovative postcards and posters through cross-disciplinary collaborations.

Hey Hello Helli is a visual playground by Helli, curated by Ling — a Malaysian digital image artist with over 15 years of experience in commercial imaging. In recent years, she began exploring quieter, more personal projects. She loves working with photo images, editing and expressing them in her own way. Through photography and design, she captures the unnoticed — slow moments, soft changes, and stories that linger.

Vanissa Foo is a Kuala Lumpur-based graphic designer & illustrator. She founded Humana Studio and her creative persona, 'Humana,' allows her to tell imaginative stories and explore her creative fantasies. Inspired by Bauhaus geometry and bold colors, her designs bring ordinary scenes to life, depicting Humana's vibrant and whimsical world. Her work has been recognized by international design awards such as D&AD, New York ADC, and Golden Pin Awards. 

Hung Man Po is a multi-award-winning graphic designer and visual artist from Hong Kong, boasting over two decades of experience. He’s a storyteller at heart, using design to convey brand narratives and visual art, often incorporating analog and street photography from Asian cities, to share personal stories. He founded Po Hung Design Lab, a creative studio deeply inspired by Hong Kong’s rich culture. The lab excels in graphic design, illustration, and visual art, drawing heavily from everyday life and local heritage. Their mission is to connect with communities through thoughtful and expressive designs.

huruf is a type and design collective that seeks to encourage awareness of and discourse on typography in Malaysia. huruf has developed projects that investigate vernacular typography, local typographic heritage and multilingualism. Working at the intersection of design and pedagogy, huruf is active in organising workshops and talks to facilitate knowledge exchange among type enthusiasts. Founded by Tan Sueh Li in 2017, huruf has since grown to include an eclectic mix of creatives including Tan Zi Hao, David Ho Ming Aun, Fam Kai-Cong, and Louie Lee Wei Yi.

Inkling Studio is a Penang-based indie publisher and Riso printing studio dedicated to storytelling, collaboration, and print experimentation. We work closely with local and regional artists to publish zines, comics, and illustrated books—often using the vibrant, tactile charm of Risograph printing. Through workshops, open calls, and cross-disciplinary collaborations, we aim to grow a creative community that celebrates bold voices and visual narratives. Whether it’s a handmade zine or a collaborative anthology, each project reflects our passion for meaningful stories and accessible publishing.

Ivan Huang is a writer and filmmaker based in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. He makes quiet, slightly off-kilter stories about memory, guilt, and the things passed down without anyone meaning to, like silence, illness, or a fondness for warm milk. His work often follow overlooked objects, awkward conversations, and strange coincidences, with a soft spot for the surreal and the sincere. He’s interested in how we stay tender while things fall apart, and how small gestures like walking the same road, humming an old tune, can carry entire lifetimes. This is his first time joining KL Art Book Fair.

I’m an independent illustrator and art enthusiast.I enjoy drawing creative inspiration from life and conveying emotions through works brimming with a healing atmosphere, awakening more diverse life rituals through colors.I hope to convey warmth and love through my works.

Yap Jiaern is a multi-disciplinary artist based in Kuala Lumpur, with a passion for graphic design and illustration. Her work spans across corporate projects, personal art zines and book publishing. Through themes like ocean waves and fleeting fragments of memory, her art showcases moment of stillness and reflection. For Jiaern, the greatest reward is when her work resonates quietly with others and creating a shared sense of peace.

I am a visual artist and photographer (b. 1997, Gummersbach, Germany) exploring perception, memory, and inner landscapes. With a background in photography and communication design, I create handmade, research-based artist books that push the boundaries of publishing. My work often arises from nocturnal walks—resulting in site-responsive, interactive publications that are typically monochrome with red inlays—blending photography, psychology, and design. Currently based in Sydney, I am pursuing a Doctor of Fine Arts at the National Art School and hold an MA from the Royal College of Art. My photobook Solstice was shortlisted for the 2024 Kassel Dummy Award.

At JZZP, we are committed to building a platform that supports independent Chinese artists. In addition to photobooks and artists' books, we have recently introduced a new line of text-based publications that reflect our interest in the intersection of image and reality—particularly as it relates to the social, cultural, and political dynamics within China.

Since our founding in 2011, JZZP has published over 60 titles. Our publications have been recognized by institutions such as the Aperture PhotoBook Awards, Les Rencontres d’Arles Book Awards, and the Kassel PhotoBook Award.

I’m an architecture lecturer and speculative urban sketcher based in Malaysia, working under the name KamalPatio. My work is a blend of architectural drawing and graffiti, merging two languages I’m passionate about. I love to explore the rhythm, chaos, and structure of urban life in my work. I’m drawn to geometry, nature, and built environments, often sketching imagined structures infused with organic forms and rigid lines.

KIND OF SUMMER is a photography-based brand that explores nature as an active presence. Founded by artist Sunha Hwang, the brand began with the long-term series Nature Portraits and has expanded into scents, notebooks, and objects that offer sensory rituals and moments of self-care. Each work captures unposed, quiet scenes in nature—inviting reflection, pause, and emotional stillness. Photography is not only the origin but the core of the brand. Through exhibitions, art books, perfumes, and workshops, KIND OF SUMMER creates spaces for subtle transformation and connection.

The Klang River Festival (KRF) is an annual, community-driven initiative presented by KongsiKL. Dedicated to celebrating and revitalising the Klang River, the festival’s core vision is to transform the waterway from a mere utility into an urban actor in Kuala Lumpur, empowering locals to take ownership and reconnect with the river.

KRF serves as a dynamic platform that uses arts and culture to unite diverse stakeholders—including individuals, NGOs, and the private sector—to facilitate discourse on heritage, culture, and identity while advancing sustainable socio-ecological goals. In the long term, KRF aims to build a Klang River Network, linking riverside communities in unity along the river’s flow.

I'm Krismaz, an artist exploring calligraphy, graffiti tagging, and dark lettering. My work spans across various mediums such as canvas, skateboards, umbrellas, shirts, paper, and foam boards. I express personal thoughts and emotions through letterforms, often blending street aesthetics with experimental layouts. My practice is about confronting inner chaos and turning it into visual language.

My photographic practice begins in moments of fleeting quiet and solitude. Creating has become a space where I can truly face myself, to look deeply into my fears, pain, fragility, and regret. It always begins like an interrogation, to witness the deepest part of myself. Photography, for me, is an act of seeing—with clarity, with softness. In these moments of presence, through allowing myself to be fragile, I begin to feel more of myself and the world at once. Each image becomes not just a reflection, but a quiet reconciliation.

Libro Arte, established in Tokyo in 2008, publishes a large number of books concerning photography. Libro Arte takes particular interest in young photographers and supports them by publishing photobooks and presenting exhibitions of their photographs.

We are a husband-and-wife team from Japan — a photographer and a graphic designer.
I spent part of my childhood in Singapore, making it my second home. We both cherish the diverse cultures of Southeast Asia.
Our work explores calm and reflection in today’s fast-paced world, inspired by daily life and cross-cultural connections.
For this fair, we present photo books on the quiet beauty of Japan, my return to Singapore after 20 years, and my wife’s culture-inspired zines.
We hope to share the warmth and rhythm of ordinary life, and connect with others through our art.

LOST is a magazine about self-discovery through travel. It is a magazine that features real stories, personal reflections and epiphanies from people around the world. It believes that travel isn’t about fancy hotels or tourist destinations, but about immersing oneself in someplace entirely foreign to feel extremely uncomfortable so that one can learn from it. It believes that travel is a state of mind.

We publish about contemporary matters of art, city, and design. One of our focuses is on city-related matters from the artists' perspective.
We consistently prioritise the quality and design to reflect the book's concept and work of art. An award-winning publisher of the 2024 Best Book Design in Korea. Founded in Seoul as an imprint of the design studio Graphicabulary, based in Seoul and London.

Mario Nieva is an interdisciplinary artist from Argentina who developed his practice worldwide. OTI is a printed art project based on his drawings, which participated in Cairo Art Book Fair Egypt (CABF2024), MIGRA Art Book Fair Argentina (2025), and Singapore Art Book Fair (SGABF2025). His work blends symbolic exaggeration and explicitness with a bittersweet tone. "A pencil is connected to emotion. Images are mirrors of our circumstances. Harmony is fragile. Drama quickly turns into comedy. I strive to make a doodle speak, carefully listening to the lines and spaces between intention and expression. Then, the voice of the drawing emerges".

Menn is a Kuala Lumpur based graphic design studio that creates visual identity, print, digital, and installation work. Our approach is led by discussion to discover a distinctive voice and personality for each project. For us, a successful and satisfying project balances the strategic and the aesthetic; it not only communicates but also connects with our clients, our collaborators, and the audience.

Meybees (aka Elena May SJ) is an illustrator, designer and comic artist from KL, Malaysia. In their creative world, the mundane becomes extraordinary, and the ordinary becomes magical – exploring the fraught intersections between normalcy, surrealism, grief and child-like wonder. Their body of work spans children's books, graphic novels, zines, ephemera for various NGOs, animations and merchandising. Past clients include the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Feminist Internet Research Network, Atlantic Pacific Lifesaving Organisation, the Hindawi Foundation. and more. Their portfolio can be found at http://elenamaysj.net

Michalis Pichler is an artist operating independently from the commercial gallery system. Pichler works on both sides of the imaginary border between visual arts and literature, building communities such as Miss Read (since 2009) and Conceptual Poetics Day (since 2013).

Pichler has published numerous bookworks and has invented RECTO-VERSO COLLAGE and OBJET PERDU.

Gee Fan Eng is an award-winning illustrator from Malaysia and the creative force behind Minifanfan, a playful label built on the motto “Happy Drawings for Happy People.” Her mission is to spread joy through her wonderfully stylized illustrations that not only inspire but also speak to the heart.

Her debut children’s picture book, Pequeña & Grande Frida Kahlo, has achieved tremendous success, with multiple reprints and translations into over 20 languages.

Her work has gained global recognition from prestigious organizations. Gee Fan works digitally but also loves crafting by hand whenever she’s not illustrating.

Founded in 2009, MISS READ Berlin has become integral to the international art publishing landscape. It provides a forum for dialogue on artists’ books and publishing as artistic and political practice. The festival’s mission embraces global bibliodiversity, nurturing creative ecosystems and pushing publishing’s frontiers.

Money Wang is textile and print designer based in Seremban, Malaysia. He graduated from Central Saint Martins in 2020 with a degree in textile design.

Following his graduation, Wang expanded his creative domain, embracing the world of wearables, furniture and other objects. His approach to design is deeply rooted in playful experimentation, allowing him to navigate across a broad span of mediums. His practice doubles as a source of meditative comfort and resilience amidst the uncertainty of the global pandemic, embodying a form of creative escape.

Munkao is an artist and game designer. My latest art/game project – Kala Mandala is a reimagining of fantasy, centering on Southeast Asia, and shifting away from Europe. It plays off the shared histories of our different cultures of the region.
Munkao is based in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.

Hi! We’re two girls from Malaysia, currently studying in Taiwan. Kkotchiiinmug — from “kkotchi” (??), meaning flower in Korean, and “mug,” a vessel — is our way of exploring beauty in everyday life. “Suì suì” (Hokkien for beautiful) moments inspire our creations, shaped by curiosity and the urge to break free from rigid boundaries. Through prints, objects, and stories, we scatter our ‘flowers’ far and wide, hoping to connect with others who see art in the little things. Let’s celebrate the ordinary and let beauty bloom where we least expect it.

my Xiaoxiao is a visual playground under Studio Kekfeng. No fixed medium, no rules — just curious, fun, and meaningful work across anything we can get our hands on.

Mythologie Resources is an independent Art and Publishing House with a vision to publish and produce highly curated lists of unique,
innovative and unconventional books for adults and methodically stimulating children’s books that are different from most accepted
in this day of age books in Malaysia.

We value artistry and originality, aiming to create a visionary space for Malaysians in the literary field worldwide. From little stickers to published books, Mythologie values every form of artistry made by everyone under their umbrella.

Nadhir Nor (He/Him) is an independent illustrator based in Kuala Lumpur. From mythology to human intimacy, each of his works aim to shine on the intricate thread between the unspoken and the outer world. Letting fantastical world-building take center stage, Nadhir’s subjects are allowed to find safe space in existing while also hiding between what’s fiction and imaginary.

As a graphic designer, I’m drawn to tactile, off-screen processes and am currently exploring risograph printing. My work isn’t tied to a fixed style—it’s guided by curiosity, from playful observations of daily life to overlooked textures in public spaces. Lately, I’ve been using a portable scanner to collect visual fragments, piecing them together like a diary. This hands-on approach brings back the instinctive joy of childhood collaging. Through this project, I hope to rediscover creative freedom and explore spontaneous expression through the possibilities of riso.

narrativeforms is a multi-disciplinary studio for passions, curating a selection of lifestyle and object-based works, through an experiential brand approach. Narrating stories behind each unique form, the brand's growing repository aims to heighten the experience and emotional fulfilment for its users.

narrativeforms is a collection of passions and experimentations by Shawn, exploring art and design in conjunction with his architectural background. The brand displays a catalogue of illustrated art prints, photography, self published zines, crafts, and unique curated objects.

NekobaRisograph is a Tokyo-based art collective focused on the creation and research of Risograph works. Founded by illustrator and designer Mao and EN, a student at Tokyo University of the Arts, the group brings together young creators from various countries and disciplines. NEKOBA’s practice spans across art, illustration, photography, and graphic design.

For KLABF 2025, NekobaRisograph will primarily showcase Risograph zines and posters, including a selection of previously unreleased works. The collective will also present art books and publications, inviting visitors to engage and exchange ideas.

NEUTRAL COLORS is an independent publisher, it is also the name of the magazine it publishes, as well as the name of the bookbinding company. The three are organically connected. The publishing style of NEUTRAL COLORS is to have a small group of people getting together to handle everything from printing, and binding to distribution. We aim to create an economically sustainable medium-scale publishing company that is somewhere between mass commercial printing and small-volume independent printing. (Approximately 5000 copies for magazines / 300–1000copies for Books and Art books)

New Naratif is a community-driven organisation that believes in “democratising democracy” for Southeast Asia by educating, engaging, and empowering people with the knowledge and skills to take collective action. With a focus in “storytelling,” we have adapted our organisation’s outputs from audiovisual media, research publications, and capacity-building workshops to foster a platform that amplifies and nurtures Southeast Asian voices. We aim to embrace the many modes of stories through various artistic and literary practices as an instrument for community-building amongst Southeast Asians.

"NITESHA is a secondhand bookstore specializing in photography books, fashion, and art books. In 2017, NITESHA organized its inaugural exhibition. Subsequently, in 2018, it ventured into publishing and has since been expanding the scope of its activities each year. In 2020, NITESHA opened 'NITESHA KYOTO' in Nishijin, Kyoto, serving as an art space with the concept of 'Rediscovering the New in the Old.'"

Notes from Eden is born out of a desire to share what has grown in my inner garden — an authentic expression of my journey as a human on this earth, gently told through printed goods, zines, and lifestyle objects.

OKKO is a small publishing house based in Osaka. We produce photo books and art books by artists from Japan and abroad.

onDotherhand is a creativity design studio base in Hangzhou. We try to respond to life in a lighthearted and humorous way, exploring the ‘other side’ also ‘’the other hand’’ in our creations, and creating interesting things through books, clothing, and products.

Pearl Slug Studio is an independent publishing house. Rooted in the Simplified Chinese and East Asian context, currently based in New York, Melbourne and Shanghai. Founded in 2020 by Guan Shaoshuang, Vanilla Chi, Mao Zhe and You Liang, Focusing on the visual arts and simplified Chinese writing, reflects on today's art historical, sociological, and aesthetic concepts.

PEARS is an Indonesian-based independent printed fashion magazine that aims to touch base on social issues through the lens of fashion and beauty. With PEARS we also want to celebrate undiscovered Indonesian creatives and introduce them to the global stage.

Integrative design studio by day and artist book / zine makers by night.
We love all things print. Our work is observational, conceptual and whimsical.

After all, good design deserves a little drama.

Popa Nota Studio is a paper engineering and graphic design studio based in Malaysia. Founded by David Ho in 2024, the studio specialises in paper engineering ranging from pop-up cards to paper installations, visual identity branding, typography & lettering design, and graphic design.

PPIPPIPRESS is a Singaporean-based small press run by Bryan & Jamie. Their practice are individual but also intertwined creatively; Jamie is a fine art photographer producing books about the romance of everyday life while Bryan is a designer and illustrator creating books about funny and stupid things. Ranging from photography-based mini books to silly illustrated graphic zines, we make all sorts of thoughtfully crafted books that we are excited about.

This is pu-ri. She is an artist who creates water paintings with graphic design by a Japanese graphic designer, Yuko Koike.
My art books are experimental results of design and illustration trials.

Lian Kian Lek is a distinguished Kuala Lumpur-based creative, seamlessly integrating his roles as an architect, artist, scenographer, and curator. His extensive experience includes a significant 14-year period living and working in Berlin, which profoundly influences his artistic perspective. He is the founder of putticoop, a multidisciplinary design studio renowned for its commitment to cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural collaborations. Putticoop delivers innovative solutions in art, architecture, branding, and exhibition design, recognized for crafting bold visual identities and transformative designs for prominent cultural events such as the George Town Festival.

Where design, research and identity intersect, R+ dissects — that is, all the time.

Out of a background of cultural nuances and changing statistics, our practice foregrounds the relatable, the relevant and the real. We bridge gaps with a discourse delivered by multiple means of dialogue; Events. Exhibitions. Publications.

R+ is a strategic design and research unit that alternates between design-based research and research-based design.

Rinaldo is an artist living and working in Bali, Indonesia. With multidisciplinary backgrounds in graphic design, illustration, and printmaking. His ongoing body of work explores 'amok,' an English loanword from Malay/Indonesian, meaning to rampage or to run berserk. Utilising print as the main medium and mythology-inspired visuals, this project explores amok as the ambivalent force of destruction and creation. Rinaldo currently works as an Associate Printmaker at Black Hand Gang Printmaking Studio and as a Project Manager at Sekala 369 Tattoo Studio.

RJ Paper is the trusted partner for thousands of designers, creators, artists and makers since 1987. For decades, our personal touch to customers and attention to materiality have positioned us right at the heart of creative communities and their projects.

Scheinflut is a graphic design studio founded in 2020 with two members currently, each responsible for text creation and design presentation respectively. Our creations attach great importance to the interest of thought and art, and are committed to connecting personal expression with daily life through various carriers.

Shuilam Wong or shuiwong is a visual artist who grew up in Japan, Singapore, China and the UK. She creates zines, illustrations, and animations using a graphic, reportage style. Often sketching on location at events, she uses live drawing to capture and record underground culture. From portraits of musicians and dancers to comics featuring animals and monsters, her self-published works are a vibrant documentation of life and dreams.

Shuren Press is an independent publisher based in Batu Pahat, Johor. A publishing offshoot of the menswear brand Shuren Projects, it has released two anthologies—Minority Blues (2022) and Eternal Summer Notes (2025)—as well as the poetry collection Everything in Life Is a Fire (2021).

Shu (shuuhuahua) is an artist, illustrator, and designer from Penang, based in Kuala Lumpur. Her work spans illustration, charcoal drawing, Risograph printing, and experimental publishing. She often uses simple, tactile formats such as punched holes and treasury tags, drawing inspiration from everyday office materials. Her prints and zines explore forms and structures that reframe experience and leave room for wonder.

Silas 0o (b. 1996, Malaysia) is a multi-disciplinary artist specialising in pen drawing and sculpture-making, with a particular interest in the integration of philosophy, psyche and the human condition.

His artwork aims to challenge a set of beliefs that he was indoctrinated into from a very young age, now with the freedom to choose, and interrogates concepts of body image, spirituality and emotional dysfunction through dysmorphic bodies and raw, brutalist forms.

Brenda, also known as sippingtheteh, is a curious soul with a wide range of interests. She roams wherever her feet and curiosity take her, often pausing to document whatever catches her eye (sometimes even stopping a little too suddenly by the roadside). When she’s not out meeting people and striking up conversations, she retreats into stillness, quietly observing the world through her camera.

Indy is an Indonesian illustrator based in Kuala Lumpur. Through Slightlyfancy, she captures the essence of femininity, confidence, and innocence in her vibrant risograph illustration.
In 2021, Indy launched her illustration series, “Girlstronomy”, featuring 50 unique characters, each with distinct color palette and personalities. By 2023, she expanded her vision, bringing these characters to life through print media and merchandise.
Indy uses manga as the storytelling medium for her characters, with the first and second volume already published and the third in progress.

Slow Burn Books is an art book publisher and bookshop with a focus on Asia and its diaspora. Co-founded by designer Scott Heinrich and artist-curator Nikki Lam, the organisation is dedicated to connecting Asian artists, writers and publishers with Australian audiences.

Since launching at the Melbourne Art Book Fair in 2020, Slow Burn Books has developed an expansive collection of independent Asian titles that are relevant, experimental and curious.

softdovestevens is an illustrator, graphic designer, and researcher based in Kuala Lumpur. She seeks to explore alternative practices, community organising, and Southeast Asian visual culture & history through self-publishing and other printed matter.

“Spesu Eki: Art Collection” blends retro fantasy with humor, inspired by universal “stations.” Featuring Showa-era saturated colors and whimsical illustrations reminiscent of vintage advertisements, it creates a timeless art journey through diverse narrative imagery and unique styles.

Stay With Tuesday®

Duo: Lao Zhou & Lao Wu.

The studio was established in Shanghai in 2018. We creating While drinking tea.

Created many series:
#“Waste” Beauty Center #HonoringAncestors #Tea
#Painting #Art Installation #Zine and more series.
No fixed style — just whatever feels right.
Our work takes many forms, always changing.

Straw 林水草 is a singer-songwriter and multimedia designer based between Sabah and Kuala Lumpur. Her latest album Pulang explores questions of home, identity, and belonging, inspired by personal experiences and years of travel across 50+ countries. Through her studio, Meikr, she turns her music into book, zine, and other collaborative crafts made with grassroots collective Borneo Komrad and marginalised youths from Sekolah Alternatif. Rooted in sound and shaped by community, her work invites quiet reflection through story, song, and print.

Street Report is an ongoing project of accounts describing in detail situations or events on the street, usually from the result of observation and inquiry by a Street Reporter. Street Report reviews local and human-scale realities.

studio obb is a design studio that explores the beauty of old things.
During my time as a designer, I witnessed a huge amount of waste that was created in the process of product development. This experience made me think deeply about sustainable design, which eventually led me to start studio obb.

We create various products inspired by old objects using old materials as our core concept. All products by studio obb are eco-friendly—upcycled, recycled, or easy to recycle.

Suburbia Projects is an architecture books retailer and publisher based out in the suburbs of Petaling Jaya.
Founded in 2020 by Ashran Bahari and Naadiya Hani, Suburbia Projects aims to fill the gaps in critical and meaningful publications in/on Southeast Asian architecture with a strong focus on virtues and values over aesthetics.
Their books are distributed worldwide by Idea Books.

Suzy Chan is a designer and visual artist who grew up in Macau and Guangdong, China, studied at UAL LCC in London, and used to work for Adidas Headquarters in Germany as Brand Designer. And currently lives and works a Freelancer in London, UK and China.

As a designer she makes posters, moving images, videos; Also specializes in brand expressions, and likes to work with factories to make products; As a visual artist, she paints, creates visual arts, makes stuff of different shapes and materials, uses design as a tool of art expression, and cares about the world.

Tara Books is a collective of writers, artists and designers, based in Chennai, south India.
We publish illustrated and handmade books for children and adults. We also work with artists, writers and designers across the world. Known for our richly illustrated books, we offer a unique list that includes titles in children’s literature, photography, graphic novels, art and art education. We hope to display our book-craft titles, as well as those that are a testimony to cutting-edge book design – at KL Art Book Fair.

Taweechob was born in Bangkok in 2002. I love everyday processes I have made about 3600 artworks including graphic design works/ photos/ illustrations.

I do things

Mediabus is a small publishing house based in Seoul, founded in 2007 by designers and planners. It engages in publishing and distributing various forms of art-related publications while also organizing exhibitions, workshops, and other events. Since March 2010, it has been operating The Book Society, a bookstore and project space in Seoul. Through this platform, it not only sells independent publications but also hosts study programs, artist and designer talks, and other events.

The Little Dot is a brand that believes even the smallest, most unassuming things can make a meaningful impact in the vastness of the world. Through tender illustrations and heartfelt words, The Little Dot weaves warmth, empathy, and quiet connection into every creation. Each piece is designed to comfort, inspire, and remind us that we're never truly alone. Rooted in sincerity and softness, the brand celebrates the beauty in small moments and quiet emotions. Like a tiny dot on a blank page, even the simplest gesture can spark joy and leave a lasting mark on the heart.

Tiny Studio is a Jakarta/Paris-based graphic design practice founded by Nadine Hanisya and Ratta Bill. We craft bespoke visual identities for brands, editorials, music groups, and cultural projects. Beyond commissioned work, we publish zines and prints to express our ideas in tactile form. Since 2022, we’ve released several zines and joined local art book fairs in Indonesia. Looking ahead, we aim to participate in fairs across Asia to share our stories with new, culturally diverse audiences and explore creative opportunities beyond Indonesia.

Toot A Loot is a roaming photographer who embraces the art of slow travel, weaving narratives through his lens.

With an eye for the subtleties of light, shadow, and texture, he captures the beauty in the everyday and the understated.

His approach to photography is defined by a profound appreciation for simplicity, finding elegance in the ordinary and the often overlooked.

TRIPFULL is a one-person independent publisher in Korea, blending 'TRIP' and 'FULL' to express meaningful journeys. Specializing in art, photography, and travel, TRIPFULL creates small-scale books that reflect personal perspectives rather than mainstream trends. Each publication captures emotions, atmospheres, and human connections through delicate images and thoughtful writing in both English and Korean. From planning to photography, editing, and design, every step is handled by one person, ensuring a cohesive and sincere voice. TRIPFULL focuses not on commercial success, but on creating lasting impressions for those who value travel and artistic expression.

“TTYL BOOK” in Taiwan since 2016 is a group of three artists: Amos Chu, a painter, Hanyun Liang, a ceramist, and Szuyu Liu, a book maker. ‘TTYL’ is the abbreviation of "talk to you later". We are self-publishing limited editions of drawing and photography, and fixated with subjects such as people, memory, emotion and nature—fragments of daily life. We also attempt to experiment more reading ways and experiences through different materials and bindings. For us, making books is always a journey to explore the world for a little better understanding of life.

Vănguard is a collective, publishing house, and creative production company amplifying marginalized voices, with a focus on LGBTQ+ and femme Vietnamese narratives. We operate at the intersections of art, activism, and publishing, exploring themes of displacement, identity, resistance, and collective future building. Through art books and online media, we expand mainstream narratives and create space for nuanced, underrepresented perspectives. Our practice is deeply collaborative, working with artists, writers, and communities to foster solidarity and critical dialogue across borders. Vanguard sees creative publishing as a means of empowerment and self-actualization.

vicwolfe.pdf is a loose collective of architecture-adjacent creatives working across writing, photography, drawing, and speculative design. Emerging from the shadows of ke lian de ke, the group remains preoccupied with failed utopias, imagined spaces, and critical spatial narratives. Their work moves between zines, installations, and absurd proposals — often produced under heat, pressure, and limited budgets. Still, they persist.

Viko Zhijune is a creator who moves fluidly between painting, photography, writing, and other forms of visual expression. With a fragmented approach to making, they developed a self-published zine series called Fragile Words Zine, is a collection of zines composed in a fragmented, collage-like way. It centers on self-observation. Because Viko enjoys working across various visual forms, the zine includes bits and pieces of photography, painting, drawings, and text. On their own, each part may seem incomplete—but together, they form a whole.

Wailun is a multidisciplinary designer working across identity and publication. His work is shaped by quiet observation, focusing on the fleeting nature of time and capturing the stillness of solitary moments through photography and writing.

Wander and Wonder Creative is an independent design and craft studio founded in 2018, with the mission to seek out underreported stories and overlooked narratives; gaining international recognition with its award-winning PLATES Magazine series, which carries four titles to date. Staying true to its founding core values of human rights, social justice, decolonisation of narratives and knowledge, and collective movement for change, the studio has since created a new range of title series as well as experimented with manual zine-making techniques, playing with everyday objects and material waste to invite readers to wander, wonder and explore beyond the pages.

WAWANDA (We Wonder) is an independent art brand founded by Carson Tan, dedicated all childlike beings. The brand's mission is to celebrate the good qualities of childlikeness. By observing, questioning and remixing, anything can be interesting and new, from an egg to people to the universe! My products include: Zines, Prints, Postcards, Stickers, T-shirt & etc.

Introducing Sin Way Chyuan, a visionary artist born in Penang and currently based in Kuala Lumpur. He finds inspiration in exploring the intricate connections between people and the world around them. Through his creations, he delves into the realms of human experiences, emotions, thoughts, and actions, carefully observing and reflecting upon the inner and outer aspects of individuals, events, and objects. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the human condition, he brings to life thought-provoking artistic expressions that captivate and inspire.

Wedogood is a Risograph creative studio and indie print making house in Saigon, Vietnam. Our interest is in visual exploration, creative narrative, and outlandish humor in the format of printed matters. We offer risograph printing solutions and service while also looking for exciting collaboration opportunities from artists.

Wonderwhy is Southeast Asia’s cultural documentary media, capturing the intricacies of daily life across the region in print and digital. We collaborate with over 50 local contributors to offer inspiring micro-cultures that will spark ideas and open doors for those seeking a deeper understanding of this thriving market.

Illustrator, Comic artist, Character designer based in Osaka, Japan. His representative works are character illustrations of "Mosh" and "Tako-Yaki kun". He holds exhibitions and workshops not only in Japan but also in Taiwan, Korea, Malaysia, Germany, etc. He often creates works based on the casual sights and moments discovered during walking and traveling. Recently, he has been drawing illustrations of Pokémon Trading Card Game. MOSH MOSH BOOKS is the independent label in Osaka that deals with Yukihiro Tada's art books, prints and merchandise.

Zontiga is a creative hub for photography enthusiasts.
We offer film developing and scanning services, giclée printing, have photobooks, prints and merchandise for sale, and our photobook library is open to all.
We also publish photobooks, organise exhibitions, workshops, talks and events, and hope to inspire more individuals to embrace photography in its tangible form.

Sadbunny is the original illustration image of the author Gu Yangfan. We believe that sadness also has power. Sadbunny lives in the city and maintaining its own philosophy of life day after day. With the theme of Sadbunny, we constantly create healing content and convey healing energy and a brave attitude towards life.

We are the first independent Chinese architectural journalism in Malaysia, aiming to unveil hidden facts and new perspectives in the local architecture scene. Confronting a new era of diversity, our team is formed by young designers with architectural backgrounds practicing within and beyond the boundaries of the industry.

Drafting is a crucial part of the design thinking process, and we at Draf would like to shed light to the non-linear and iterative processes behind the creation of our built environment.

Studio HAZE is an image studio initiated by Shansheng Cui and composed of several artists. It mainly operates artists' works and derivatives, as well as exhibition planning, photobook design, film and darkroom development and printing.

ZAPZAT is an independent art & book studio based in Shenzhen and Hong Kong. We believe that books themselves have unlimited possibilities and focus on expanding the scalability of books and graphic design itself. We continue to use different materials and media to echo the content of the book and expand the boundaries of the book. As we firmly believe, the nature of things is complicated, and the aspects we face with things are also different.