S1 Ep. 6 Caring for the microcosmos: Jesse Presse on the art of book distribution

In this new chapter of Book Making as an Art Form: exploring the boundaries, we sit down with Jesse Muller, founder of Jesse Presse, to explore the invisible care that keeps the art book world alive.Jesse is a distributor, editor, and writer who connects independent publishers with readers, bookshops, and museums across the Netherlands and Belgium. With nearly 20 years of experience, she reflects on the in-between space of art and entrepreneurship.This episode is a gentle deep dive into:The beginning of Jesse PresseThe invisible labor of book distributionBuilding artistic ecosystems through care and collaborationThe dance between artistic vision and commercial realityNew adventures and a new publishing house in townWhether you work with books, live surrounded by them, or simply love the quiet power of printed matter, this episode offers a thoughtful pause and a new way to see the life of a book.This podcast is made possible with the generous support of the Mondriaan Fund, L. van Heek Textiles BV, Marc Gijzen, Nina Glockner, Luminosity Lab and Jesse Presse.Produced by Justina Nekrasaite l The Book PhotographerAudio productions by Drexhage Media |Jasper DrexhageGraphic design Thom NiessinkRecorded at Huis van het Boek