The form we encounter art in fundamentally shapes our experience of it.
I founded Empty Mug Press eight years ago to bring the work of small artists and writers off the screen and onto paper.
We have published eleven collections of art, short story, and poetry. Some of them are highlighted here. Others are archived only as physical objects.
Empty Mug Press is a community oriented project. After compensating contributors, all funds raised by sales of books and merchandise are donated to a cause of the team’s choice.
Alec Mathur is a writer, bookmaker, and multimedia artist.
SiJi Hua
Two-volume anthology
2022
Art, short story & poetry
37 & 17 contributors
73 & 47 pages
Print + digital editions,
& letter writing set merchandise
A collection inspired by Chinese flower symbolism, divided into six sections—plum blossom, chrysanthemum, day lily, azalea, spider lily,
and osmanthus.
Without Regret
Two-volume anthology
2021
Art & Short Story
21 & 11 contributors
110 & 50 pages
Print + digital editions
& archival art prints
Parallel collections around love and loss across romantic, platonic, and familial relationships.
The Ghost Book
2021
Art & Short Story
41 contributors
102 pages
Print + digital editions
Contributors were asked to draw inspiration from Chinese folklore and horror, each working from a different myth or figure.
Helicon
A collaboration with the Commonwealth School, highlighting student work and teaching the skills of publishing.
Please reach out if you’re interested in working with us or have any questions about our work.
Email us at emptymugpress@gmail.com
FAQ
What is empty mug press?
Empty Mug Press is an independent publisher of art books, anthologies, and literary magazines founded in 2018. We work with artists and writers to develop, edit, design, produce, and distribute small-run publications.
I’m a writer or artist looking for an editor or publisher. Will you work with me?
Please send us an email with a sample of your work and what kind of project you’re looking to edit/publish.
Where Can I View Your Publications?
Each release is available only for a limited time, and exclusively on our store. Currently, none of our publications are available for sale.
If you are an artist or writer interested in working with us, please reach out about viewing our publication portfolio in greater detail.