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Artist-run press celebrating micro histories, niche artifacts, and public discourse at www.currenteditions.biz

For fans of: vernacular, curiosity, information architecture

📍 Emeryville, CA
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morning foam
A man wearing a black helmet, red t-shirt, and jeans rides a black electric bicycle along a station platform in front of a vintage yellow and brown train car. The train car is painted with the words "CENTRAL PACIFIC" in large red letters near the top and "PROMONTORY POINT" in smaller red letters below the windows. The train has a classic design with rectangular windows and a red horizontal stripe running along the bottom of the yellow exterior. Overhead, a pedestrian walkway and part of a watchtower-like structure are visible against a cloudy sky. The rear end of the same vintage Central Pacific train car is shown at a station platform, with two men in casual clothing standing on the small back platform. The train car has a rounded roof and is painted in a faded yellow and brown color scheme with red trim. A circular sign on the back reads "PROMONTORY POINT – CHANDLER, ARIZONA." One man is holding his hands in the air and the other rests an arm on the railing. The side of the car again displays “CENTRAL PACIFIC” and “PROMONTORY POINT” in red lettering. The platform tracks, station pavement, and parts of other train cars are also visible in the background under an overcast sky.
August 5, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Tucked away in the corner of Bay Area Then at YBCA is @hernberferd.bsky.social's holy grail of Gen X thought. It's a poster he’s wanted to see in person for years.

ARE YOU BEING PROCESSED?
A poster with a black background filled with white star-like speckles. At the top, bold text reads “PROCESSED WORLD.” In the center, a white silhouette of a person sits at a desk using a computer atop a large cube-shaped Earth with world map panels. One cube face has a barcode. Below, the caption asks: “Are you DOING the processing? Or BEING processed?”
August 3, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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sometimes you look up and realize you’re living in a @marc-fischer.bsky.social world
Street photo of an abandoned pink Barbie-style dollhouse placed on a sidewalk near a street corner. The three-story plastic dollhouse is damaged and missing parts, with toy furniture like a yellow swing and toilet still visible. Surrounding the dollhouse are discarded items including a white trash bag, mattress, and toy palm tree Photo of a zine cover titled “Affordable Housing in Avondale,” featuring an image of a pink and multi-colored dollhouse. The dollhouse is cut open to reveal its multi-level interior, including toy furniture and staircases, and is positioned against a white garage door and gray siding. The composition mimics real architectural photography
June 28, 2025 at 1:12 AM
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“It always seems impossible until it’s done.”

It made our day to hear this Nelson Mandela quote pop up in @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social’s post-primary speech this week—the same one featured in Jeffrey Cheung’s beloved Class Set poster from 2017.
Scanned Risograph print by artist Jeffrey Cheung. The print features a drawing of a dark-skinned person with long dark hair, pink nails, blue shorts, and a long-sleeved red shirt, hovering above a skateboard as if mid-trick. Below the illustration is a handwritten quote: “It always seems impossible until it’s done.” by Nelson Mandela on a plain white background. Hand holding a Risograph print by artist Jeffrey Cheung in a sunlit studio. The print features a drawing of dark-skinned person with long dark hair, pink nails, blue shorts, and a long-sleeved red shirt, hovering above a skateboard seemingly mid-trick. Below the illustration is a handwritten quote: “It always seems impossible until it’s done” by Nelson Mandela. A rainbow reflection is visible across the print on the concrete floor.
June 27, 2025 at 5:38 AM
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Yet their upload progress bar remains committed to early internet aesthetics
Screenshot of a file upload window from a web browser showing an upload progress bar on the website "proofthisfile.com/framebar.asp." The status indicates "Uploading files..." with a progress of 6.47MB out of 159MB (4%) completed. The estimated time left is 3 minutes and 31 seconds at a speed of 736K/sec. Below the progress bar is an instruction that reads, "To cancel uploading, press your browser's STOP button." The browser window includes a typical address bar and macOS-style traffic light buttons (red, yellow, green) in the top-left corner.
June 20, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Not every artist publisher I know enjoys doing mail order, but I honestly love it. I get to write a little note to someone I’m deeply appreciative of and decorate the package with stickers we designed. It also fulfills my mail art urges with minimal effort.
A hand holds a brown cardboard mailer with a goldenrod shipping label, a blue and orange Risograph-printed “Current Editions” card with the words “Peace” and “Earth,” and a bright yellow smiley face sticker with “Current Editions” in red text. Also on the package are two stickers: a small mint green “Thank You!” sticker, and a black triangle sticker with “Current Editions” in bold white text. The background shows a gray concrete floor and flat tiles, suggesting a studio or workspace.
May 23, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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As we all know, it's the season to visit Jimi Hendrix's grave in Renton, WA. So on your way to pay respects, why not swing by the Seattle Art Book this weekend!! We'll be there, upstairs, with all our new (and newly reprinted) publications. More info: www.seattleartbookfair.org
Colorful promotional poster for the Seattle Art Book Fair at Washington Hall on May 10–11, 2025. The background is bright yellow, featuring bold black text and a stylized illustration of a smiling stack of yellow books with red, blue, and purple outlines. A large smiley face is drawn across the books, and the words “CURRENT EDITIONS” are arranged in red letters over the face. A coiled red cord loops around the bottom Woman with long brown hair wearing sunglasses, a striped shirt, black cardigan, and checkered tote bag poses beside a black and gray etched mural of Jimi Hendrix at a memorial. The portrait features Hendrix’s face surrounded by stars and the handwritten phrase “until we meet again” above his head. The mural is marked with lipstick prints and graffiti-style hearts. A crowded indoor book and arts fair in a converted theater space. Numerous tables with vendors displaying books, prints, and artistic works fill the main floor. The venue has a stage with marquee lighting in the background and a balcony level. Attendees wearing name badges browse colorful merchandise throughout the bustling space, which has wooden flooring and theatrical lighting overhead.
May 6, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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When your secondhand binding equipment arrives with a sticker like this on the manual, you know everything’s going to be top-notch
A metallic sticker on a white piece of paper displaying contact info for “Heavenly Office,” a company offering church office solutions, including a website and toll-free number.
May 5, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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If you are ready to ruin your boss' day, Organizing Power Vol. 1 is BACK IN STOCK 👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀

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Flat lay image of a booklet titled "Organizing Power: Unionizing Your Workplace for the Arts/Nonprofit Worker, Volume 1," placed on a wooden surface with the cover partially bent open. The cover features a stylized satellite view of Earth in blue and white tones, evoking themes of global unity and collective action. The booklet has visible staples in the centerfold, indicating a saddle-stitched binding. Open spread of the "Organizing Power" booklet. The left page is titled "3. Form an Organizing Committee," offering steps and guidance for creating a diverse, representative committee to support union efforts. The right page, titled "4. Create Your Campaign," outlines strategies for building sustainable organizing campaigns and communication systems. At the bottom of the right page is a simple blue line drawing of a person holding a mug labeled "56% of U.S. workers want a union."
April 8, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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As a heads-up: you are allowed to make a DIY scouring pad out of demolished rebar and use it to clean up the construction site
April 1, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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We definitely are fans of music, so we took the opportunity to explore the Hulder discography

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March 3, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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Collating 1000 of these booklets by hand isn't so bad if you're a fan of music and have some tunes 🎶🎵🎶
A workspace with stacks of printed pages neatly arranged on white tables, forming an L-shaped layout around a black office chair with a patterned cushion. The room contains books, papers, and office supplies, including scissors, notebooks, and a printer. A cardboard box sits on the table, along with a jogger, stapler, and automatic tape dispenser. In the background, a window with black curtains lets in natural light, revealing an industrial environment outside. A potted plant with long, twisting stems sits near the window. A low-angle shot of several thick stacks of printed pages on a wooden surface. The edges of the pages are clean and precise. The background, slightly blurred, shows white cabinets and shelving.
March 3, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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For Please Take a Look! (our beautiful newsletter), we interviewed collaborator, friend, and artist Mark Allen.

“Art is good at creating complex experiences that are a bit hard to sum up in words, and I try to let the unconscious and intuitive parts of my brain get equal time in my process.”
An open accordion-style artist book showcasing classical-style black-and-white illustrations. The visible pages depict a realistic portrait, a dramatically shaded draped cloth, and a bird with open wings, all rendered with rich detail and strong contrast. A man wearing a navy blue shirt is lying face down on a colorful quilted bed, resting with his head on his crossed arms. A small, fluffy white dog is curled up on his lower back, also napping. The room has warm lighting, with orange curtains and a window with white shutters in the background.
February 27, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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Organizing Power Vol. 1—Unionizing Your Workplace for the Arts Worker includes the following:

✅ cool writing explaining the process
✅ cool illustrations by Tanna Tucker
✅ cool archival unionization photos

Can’t wait to finish and get a copy in 🫵your🫵 hands
February 23, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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Petition to reschedule the Tokyo Art Book Fair to coincide with the ALL JAPAN HIGH SCHOOL MODEL RAILWAY CONTEST 🚨🚨🚨
February 16, 2025 at 4:12 AM
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the moment at the book fair when you can tell your neighbor is sick of hearing your spiel
A cool dog on a leash with its tongue out
February 2, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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A stark, minimalist wall installation featuring a printed statement reading, “I’m Ru-Al from the Athens Park Bloods… I welcome you behind these walls with me.” Below the text is a black rectangular outline indicating the dimensions of Albert Ru-Al Jones’ 5x9-foot cell on death row. The text emphasizes the spatial confinement of the prison environment. A close-up view of a display showcasing multiple artistic pieces by Albert Ru-Al Jones. A prominent work titled San Quentin Death Row features an illustration of a barred window with red and green hearts surrounding the text “25 Years 2011–2023.” Below the artwork is the artist’s name. A photograph of the artist in a blue prison uniform is displayed alongside the art. Handwritten documents are partially visible beneath the display. A vibrant display of educational and creative achievements by Albert Ru-Al Jones. A colorful poster titled San Quentin Death Row College Graduate lists “Social & Behavioral Sciences, General Business” with dates 2011–2022. Beneath the poster are handwritten letters and a photograph of the artist wearing a graduation cap and gown, proudly holding diplomas from Coastline College. A detailed informational text titled Incarceration: San Quentin’s Death Row, focusing on the archive of Albert “Ru-Al” Jones from 1999 to 2024. The text describes the archive as the most comprehensive collection ever from San Quentin’s death row, featuring manuscripts, correspondence, personal artifacts, and artwork for Jones’ ten books, much of it created by fellow inmates. Jones, incarcerated since 1996, maintains his innocence and has an appeal ongoing. The text highlights demographic statistics about death row inmates, noting their overrepresentation from marginalized backgrounds, particularly Black individuals, and Jones’ rare contribution as a first-person chronicler of life on death row. Jones’ literary accomplishment from a 5x9-foot cell over 25 years is emphasized. The archive includes sketches, project notes, and writings and spans approximately four feet of shelf space.
February 2, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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Visitors to Rare Books SF would do well to check out Ben Kinmont’s thoughtful presentation of the archive of Albert “Ru-Al” Jones, a prisoner on San Quentin’s death row.
A glass display case filled with various personal items, artwork, letters, and documents, many of which appear to be created by or related to an incarcerated individual. The display includes colorful drawings, handwritten notes, and symbolic imagery such as crosses, a Star of David, and a crescent moon, indicating religious themes. Prominent text includes “San Quentin Death Row,” “Albert ‘Al’ Jones,” and “Danger.” There are also crocheted items, photographs, and a wooden model resembling a prison watchtower with a clock. The collection suggests a deeply personal and possibly advocacy-related theme, highlighting the experiences of someone on death row. A close-up of a glass display case containing personal artwork, handmade items, and written materials related to life on death row. The central artwork features a highly detailed drawing with prison bars, a clock, scales of justice, and various symbolic elements, with bold red text stating, “PUT ON THE SHELF TO DIE” and “Albert ‘Ru-Al’ Jones S.Q. Death Row.” Above it, another illustrated document includes a narrative text framed by red prison bars, with a balance scale labeled “IN JUST US” and phrases like “FROM THE CRADLE TO THE GRAVE.” To the left, handmade knitted or crocheted wristbands with red letters “PLU” and “RU” are visible. Nearby, a typewritten document is partially visible, clipped with a pink paperclip. A detailed exhibit display featuring a colorful handmade diorama of San Quentin prison with a large yellow clock face reading “SQ” above the entrance. Below is a miniature prison cell model with a blue bed and a small figurine of a person in a prison uniform. To the right, a cookbook titled San Quentin Death Row Cook Book by Albert Ru-Al Jones is shown, with the subtitle “My Last Meal? 25 Years.” Beaded chains and handmade crafts are displayed across the glass surface. A display case featuring various creative works by Albert Ru-Al Jones, including a colorful sign reading San Quentin Death Row Synopsis with text such as “My Life, My Faith, My Story, My Legacy.” Another artwork, outlined in red, displays a warning sign reading “Danger: The Hood.” A vibrant fabric piece decorated with crosses and hearts, bearing messages like “God Loves You” and “Family is #1,” lies on the display shelf. Handwritten notes and documents are visible underneath.
February 2, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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Getting into the important philosophical questions. Hopefully we’ll have answer after this weekend!
A list of Google search results. “Is the book fair worth it?” is circled in red highlighter.
February 1, 2025 at 5:25 AM
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set up day byways at Rare Books SF
A wooden donut wall display featuring rows of donuts on pegs, with alternating pink, white, and chocolate frosting topped with sprinkles. The sign at the top reads, "Donuts - Treat Yo' Self to a Sweet Treat!" A simple blue tape design on a white wall shows a left-facing arrow and the letter "D," serving as a directional marker. Flattened cardboard boxes with visible wear, labeled "3-tier folding bookcase," are piled on a concrete floor in a book fair environment, with glass shelves and furniture in the background. Display table with publications and prints with a tablecloth that says Current Editions in front of a colorful backdrop that also says Current Editions with smiley faces.
January 31, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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If you need to discuss anything with us, we are available this weekend. We'll be at Rare Books SF at Fort Mason, where you can check out the final result of our endless table display adjustments.
A wooden tabletop display showcasing various zines, books, and stickers arranged neatly on wooden stands. In the center, a colorful zine titled "The Clown and the Cowboy" is prominently displayed. To the right, packs of stickers reading "TV TELLS YOU FBI LIES LIES LIES" are stacked. On the left, smaller zines and cards with descriptive labels are visible. The background features a cluttered workspace with shelves holding art supplies and books.
January 30, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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So, what’s Wednesday in your household looking like?!?
A television screen displays a video titled “Corporate history of RISO: a 70-year Journey.” The screen is split into two sections. On the left, a purple background contains white text stating, “1963 Incorporated under new name ‘RISO KAGAKU CORPORATION’.” On the right, there is a black-and-white historical photograph of a factory scene where a worker in a light-colored uniform stands near large industrial mixing equipment.
January 30, 2025 at 5:01 AM
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morning byways of Emeryville
A low-angle view of a metal cart with the words "PIPE SHOP" stenciled in bold yellow letters on its side. A piece of cardboard rests on top, with boxes stacked in the background. The letters "ACAB" are carved into a smooth, gray concrete sidewalk. A faint red marking is visible near the bottom edge of the image. Two orange traffic cones placed in a corridor with a green door in the background. The closer cone has the word "RANSOM" partially stenciled in black.
January 29, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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The calm before the storm
A hand truck with a green handle carrying four brown cardboard boxes of varying sizes, filled with paper. The scene is set in an industrial space with flat file cabinets and gray flooring in the background. Labels with shipping details are affixed to the boxes.
January 25, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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Tweaking the layout before starting the ~*THIRD PRINTING*~ of

Organizing Power Volume 1—Unionizing Your Workplace for the Arts/Nonprofit Worker

Over 3,000 of these booklets are out in the world—get ready for 1,000 more! Organizing with your fellow workers is essential "in these times"!!
A digital layout design showing a two-page spread in a design program. The left page contains a text block titled "CLOSING," with content discussing unions and workers' rights. The right page features a grayscale photograph of a protest sign reading "FIGHT FOR TENANTS' RIGHTS, LABOR'S RIGHTS, ALL THE PEOPLE, ALL THE WORKERS." Design tools, paragraph styles, and character styles panels are visible on the right side of the screen. The cover of a booklet titled "Organizing Power," with the subtitle "Unionizing Your Workplace for the Arts/Nonprofit Worker." The cover features an image of Earth in shades of blue, showing clouds and partial landmasses, with the text positioned prominently in contrasting white. "Volume 1" is displayed in the bottom right corner.
January 25, 2025 at 9:15 PM