The Peace Posters – Breakdown Poster Series #4

The Peace Posters – Breakdown Poster Series #4

Hi everyone out there … spread the word. We’re putting together another Breakdown Poster Series! And this time we’re seeking posters about PEACE. It’s an interesting time to be reflecting on Australia’s role in international politics, particularly in light of the upcoming visit by the US President Barack Hussein Obama. Australia is still involved in wars... »

Festival of the PHOTOCOPIER 2010, presented by the STICKY INSTITUTE. Zine, Zines, Zines.

Festival of the PHOTOCOPIER 2010, presented by the STICKY INSTITUTE. Zine, Zines, Zines.

Breakdown Press will be Tabelling at Festival of the Photocopier magnificent zine fair, SAT 13 FEB at the City Square (Swanston St, between Flinders Lane and Collins) from 3-8pm. There will be the Melbourne Tramways Band performing and over 65 zinesters selling zines. It’s all about the zine. FESTIVAL PROGRAM 2010 STICKY INSTITUTE Inc Melbourne, Australia Shop 10 Degraves Street subway... »

Friendly places to buy “How to Make Trouble and Influence People” – Support Indie bookstores!

Friendly places to buy “How to Make Trouble and Influence People” – Support Indie bookstores!

Friendly Stores selling “How to Make Trouble and Influence People”. If you would like to sell copies of the book through your bookstore, community organisation or distro email us at distro@breakdownpress.org VICTORIA: STICKY, Degraves St Subway under Flinders St, Melbourne THE BRUNSWICK STREET BOOKSTORE, 305 Brunswick St, Fitzroy BRUNSWICK BOUND, 361 Sydney Rd, Brunswick AVENUE BOOKSTORE, 127 Dundas Place, Albert... »

SYDNEY BOOK LAUNCH of How To Make Trouble and Influence People + Red Rattler Party

SYDNEY BOOK LAUNCH of How To Make Trouble and Influence People + Red Rattler Party

Book launch THURSDAY the 3rd December 2009 -  upstairs at the Berkelouw Cafe and Bookshop Newtown, 6-8 O’Connell St, Newtown, 6pm-8pm. Entry is free and speakers include the book’s author Iain McIntyre as well as Dr Meredith Burgmann, Mother Inferior (Order of Perpetual Indulgence) and Simon Hunt (Pauline Pantsdown). Launch party SATURDAY the 5th December –... »

2010 Seeds of Dissent Calendar! Face Up To The Future and support Community Radio 3CR 855AM

2010 Seeds of Dissent Calendar! Face Up To The Future and support Community Radio 3CR 855AM

Buy your copy now! 3CR’s fifth Seeds Of Dissent Calendar looks ahead to imagine a future we want to live in, while also celebrating Australia’s radical history. They asked 12 artists who are part of Australian activist culture to contribute an artwork that reflects their idea of the future. Some artists have created images that... »

Welcome to the world of Breakdown Press.

Welcome to the world of Breakdown Press.

There has been lots of action here at Breakdown Press and we are so excited to be launching our new book “How to Make Trouble and Influence People” written by Iain McIntyre. This book is a collected and expanded edition of the publication of the same name, the original version of which came out... »

How to Make Trouble and Influence People – New Book!

How to Make Trouble and Influence People – New Book!

This book reveals Australia’s radical past through tales of Indigenous resistance, convict revolts and escapes, picket line hi-jinks, student occupations, creative direct action, media pranks, urban interventions, squatting, blockades, banner drops, street theatre and billboard liberation; including stories and anecdotes, interviews with pranksters and troublemakers, and over 300 spectacular photos documenting the vital history... »

Announcing our Fourth Poster Series – Forthcoming in 2010

Announcing our Fourth Poster Series – Forthcoming in 2010

In 2010 Breakdown Press will be producing a newsprint poster publication titled “The Peace Posters“, with the support of the Graham F. Smith Peace Trust. The publication will be a collection of posters designed by artists and writers to educate and raise awareness on the vital issues of peace. Artists will be encouraged to... »

YOU: some letters from the first five years – Zine Anthology

YOU: some letters from the first five years – Zine Anthology

“YOU” is for sale in Melbourne at these friendly stores – Sticky (Flinders St Subway), Polyester Books (Brunswick St, Fitzroy), Brunswick St Books (Fitzroy), Friends of the Earth (Smith St, Collingwood), Brunswick Bound (363 Sydney Rd). YOU is a free weekly zine from Melbourne, produced anonymously every week since November 2001. It takes the form of a... »

Market Crossings

Market Crossings

In November 2008, an exciting community-based arts project called Market Value took place in the Preston Market, Melbourne. Facilitated by Trax Art, traders, patrons and young people developed and performed a live theatre show and were involved in a multimedia exhibition in the heart of the Market.  In conjuction with the people of Preston... »

The Nuclear Posters

The Nuclear Posters

“The Nuclear Posters” are still available for the cheap price of $15 (Retailing at $25 in shops). Featuring 17 poster designs, 7 x A2 and 10 x A3 posters, printed in full-colour on 100% recycled paper using vegie-based inks. Our 3rd poster series brings together a powerful collection of posters by artists, designers and... »