SECRET ASTRONOMER

An Independent Press — Est. Durham, NC

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Astro­nomer

Publisher of zines, artist books, photobooks, prints, 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

EVENTS

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UPCOMING

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September2026
Asheville Zine FestA celebration of zines, comics, artist books, small press, and independent publishing.
12PM-5PMBattery Park Hall, Asheville, NC
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October2026
Book // Zine 002Burnaway’s annual art book and zine fair at Goat Farm in Atlanta, Georgia, featuring independent publishers, small presses, makers, writers, artists.
11AM-5PMThe Goat Farm, Atlanta, GA
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October2026
Zine Machine Printed Matter FestivalNow in its 9th year, the Zine Machine Printed Matter Festival brings together over 75 vendors offering zines, comics, prints, photos, handmade books, posters, stickers, and more. Often called the largest printed matter festival in North Carolina, this free event supports local and regional artists and small presses. Open to all.
11AM-5PMThe Armory, Durham

PAST

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July2026
FESTIVAL: Greensboro Zine FestAnnual zine fest and printed works on paper extravaganza at One Rep in Greensboro, NC.
12-4PMOne Rep, Greensboro
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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REST

Rest is something I haven’t made a lot of time for in years past. Whether by circumstance or choice, it doesn’t matter. The outcome is the same: exhaustion. To be honest, I’m not sure what “rest” really means…. [READ MORE]

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]