SECRET ASTRONOMER

An Independent Press — Est. Durham, NC

Secret
Astro­nomer

Publisher of zines, artist books, music scores, experimental publications, and performances.

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Zine – 2026

BOOK OF LEAVES

Artist Book / Hardcover Zine / Archival – 2026

COOL BOY 36 ARCHIVE, VOL. 1

Zine / Archival – 2026

10 YEARS OF RAUND HAUS

Photobook / Zine – 2025

TEXTURES AND LIGHT

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UPCOMING

17
June2026
VENDING: Duke Arts On EastArts On East Concert Series: featuring live music performances and local artisan market. See more details through Duke Arts.
6-9PMDuke University, East Campus
24
June2026
VENDING: Duke Arts On EastArts On East Concert Series: featuring live music performances and local artisan market. See more details through Duke Arts.
6-9PMDuke University, East Campus
25-26
July2026
FEST: Greensboro Zine FestAnnual zine fest and printed works on paper extravaganza at One Rep in Greensboro, NC.
11-5One Rep, Greensboro
7
August2026
ZINE RELEASE: Announcement coming in early JulyBig collaboration!! Zine release show on Friday, August 7th in Durham, NC. Details to be announced in July. Stay tuned!
7PMTBA

PAST

3
June2026
VENDING: Duke Arts On EastArts On East Concert Series: featuring live music performances and local artisan market. See more details through Duke Arts.
6-9PMDuke University, East Campus
10
June2026
VENDING: Duke Arts On EastArts On East Concert Series: featuring live music performances and local artisan market. See more details through Duke Arts.
6-9PMDuke University, East Campus
30
APRIL2026
PERFORMANCE: Reading For The End Of The WorldPerforming some of my poems as one of 21 poets participating in this annual marathon poetry reading, curated and organized by current Durham Poet Laureate, The Poetry Fox.
6-9PMDurham Main Library
Durham, NC
26
MARCH2026
ZINE RELEASE: Cool Boy 36 Archive, Vol. 1Celebrating release of Cool Boy 36 Archive, Vol. 1 with a magazine-themed VHS night double-feature screening with free snacks and beverages and a fashion release by Cool Boy 36.
8PMShadwobox Studio
Durham, NC
28
FEBRUARY2026
ZINE RELEASE: Ten Years of Raund HausCelebrating 10 years of Raund Haus label & collective with a big show, party, and zine release. Featuring stacked lineup of beat makers and producers and live visuals by Cool Boy 36.
7PM-12AMBoom Club
Durham, NC

DISPATCHES + NOTES

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TUESDAY

A MICRO ESSAY

Tonight I decided to crack open a can of pilsner given to me by a dead man. It was months ago now, maybe August of last year, when… [READ MORE]

SECRET ASTRONOMER NEWSLETTER #1

Dear Reader, I watched a movie a few days ago, an independent film from 2011 called Another Earth… [READ MORE]

I DIDN’T MEAN TO GO TO THE PUNK SHOW

Thursday, September 12th—I had plans, but the night went another way. A trail of cosmic dust had been laid and I followed it…. [READ MORE]