A grassroots style guide to progressive cultural production, anticipating neoliberal to national conservative times

By Freek Lomme

Urging a grassroots style based on activist engagement, entrepreneurship, design and more, this book offers opposing perspectives on independent, progressive cultural production out of small initiatives that are sustainable and growing. It pushes a truly liberal-minded exchange, moving from neoliberal capitalism into the era of national conservatism.

Centering the needs of progressive cultural production, this volume is comparable to a loose set of columns or essays, or a pamphlet series that explores different themes and ideas—with author and publisher Freek Lomme's voice front and center. As he says, "I care about stuff everyone should know about."

The book offers little evidence but shares experiences and perspectives supported by analysis and citations (does it then utilize itself an inherently distrustful rhetorical style?). Lomme aims to speak to those interested in mobilizing energy to challenge hegemonic forces; his opinions may equally speak to people interested in civil society and democracy. The book hopes to spark a different economy to production: one based on trust and engagement wherever possible.

Edited and designed by Freek Lomme

Published by Set Margins', 2024

Softcover with Swiss binding, 116 pages, b&w, 4.92 × 7.75 inches

ISBN: 978-9-08-340415-8