PROJECTS
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Our Mission
At Anchovy Press, we believe in the transformative power of storytelling. Founded by artists Rebecca Marimutu and Priyanka Kumar, our independent publishing company is dedicated to centering Black and Brown experiences through beautifully crafted books that resonate with readers of all backgrounds. We aim to revolutionize the publishing industry by sharing narratives that are often overlooked, ensurin that every one can see themselves in the stories they read.
Why Anchovy Press?
Our name pays homage to the anchovy, an often-overlooked but vital part of the ocean's ecosystem. Just like these small fish, we believe that every story, no matter how small, can create ripples of change. We are committed to building a publishing model that celebrates creativity, inclusivity, and authenticity.
What We Offer
Explore our curated selection of books, zines and prints that are both fun and educational. We focus on creating engaging stories that reflect the richness of diverse cultures and experiences.
Books
Set in Stone
tells the story of Jam-Jam, a young girl in Nashville who takes a trip with her brother to the state Capitol, and learns some surprising things about the statues there! Written by Noah Ramage of the podcast Uncolonial History, this full-color, illustrated narrative is for anyone looking to help a young reader navigate their understanding of Confederate statues and their history.$20.00
Zines
I Invite Myself to Lose Myself | Crystal Frost & Yusuf Kura
Crystal Frost is an artist and illustrator from Washington DC. She says, "As a child my mom took me to various museums throughout the city which birthed my curiosity of fusing old with new, thus fostering my love for abstract and surreal art."
$10.00
To Mom, With Love - Book Karnjanakit
Book Karnjanakit is a queer cartoonist and illustrator originally from Bangkok, now based in Baltimore. Her frequently used media include watercolor, pencil color, collage, and digital.To Mom, With Love is a zine about Mothers Day in Thailand. Celebrated on 12 August (the birthday of the Queen of the Thai monarchy), it is a festival of flowers -- and a special flower at that! Jasmine is usually associated with Mothers Day celebrations in Thailand, and children will often make garlands or bouquets with jasmine for their mothers. Read on to see what happens to our two young zine-folk as they try to make a garland for their mother!
$10.00
Diwali - Samidha Gunjal
Samidha Gunjal is a comic artist from Ahmednagar, India who loves to draw and use wordless comics to express herself. Her work is inspired by the feminine form, nature, and everyday small-town life. She is a published children book illustrator and self taught Linocut Artist.
In this 3-color risograph zine, Samidha takes us on a vibrant journey as she illustrates a childhood memory of Diwali, the festival of lights celebrated in the Indian subcontinent and its diasporas.
$10.00
Zine Boxes
Celebration Zine Box
Includes 3 Rizo Printed zines, a box of crayons, and stickers designed by Nan Zhu$30.00
Harvest Zine Box
Comming soon!!Prints
Silkscreen Aloe Reader
Uneditioned, 3 color silkscreen print in Terracotta, Green, Turmeric Yellow (all custom handmixed color shades!)
9 x 12 print area, paper size differes: some are full bleed crops, others have 1.5 inch white margins.
$25.00
Riso Monstera
2-color risograph print, fluorescent orange and steel.Uneditioned, printed on Springhill White 67 lb Vellum Bristol cardstock at Lucky Pocket Press, Baltimore
$15.00
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