About

Founded in 2009 (originally by Karsten Födinger and Thomas Geiger), Mark Pezinger Books is a Vienna-based publisher of artists' books run by graphic designer Astrid Seme and artist Thomas Geiger. For them, publishing is a collaborative process that begins with a conversation: developing a raw idea through editing, design, and production, and ultimately bringing it to audiences through distribution. In 2019, they initiated Black Forest Library, a pocket book series that wanders between disciplines. Since 2024, they have edited and published the Fine Companions series in collaboration with the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna. Alongside, Astrid and Thomas regularly teach and lead workshops on artistic publishing, editing, and book design.

Collaborators

Previous institutional (academic and artistic) collaboration partners include: Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, designhøgskolen Bergen, FRAC Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, Grazer Kunstverein, Hochschule für Gestaltung Karlsruhe, Kasseler Kunstverein, Kunsthalle Basel, Kunsthalle Sankt Gallen, Kunsthaus Baselland, Kunstverein Langenhagen, mdw – University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, Oslo National Academy of the Arts, Pioneer Works NYC, Print Room, WIELS amongst others.

Contact

Mark Pezinger Books
Große Neugasse 1/5
1040 Vienna-AT

Email
verlag(at)markpezinger.de

Instagram
@markpezinger.books

Submissions

As the collaborative process is a fundamental part of our practice, we do not accept publications that have already been edited or designed. Due to the large number of submissions we receive, we can only respond to those we are interested in and want to learn more about.
However, please don’t hesitate to send us your idea.

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Distribution

For the UK, our books are distributed by Public Knowledge Books, and for BeNeLux by Jesse Presse. Alongside a selection of international bookstores consistently features our titles. These include venues such as Boekie Woekie (Amsterdam), Brot (Bratislava), Cabaret Voltaire (Zurich), ChickLit (Vienna), einBuch.Haus (Berlin), Hochparterre (Zurich), Printed Matter (New York), Pro qm (Berlin), The Book Society (Seoul), Material (Zurich), kunst.buch.kiosk (Zurich), Kunsthalle Basel, Leporello (Roma), Limestone (Maastricht), London Centre for Book Arts, NorthEast (Tokyo), nos:books (Taipeh), Serralves (Porto), Singular Papers, SiMMiNi (Leipzig), Softcover (Vienna), The Good Press (Glasgow), The Library Project (Dublin), Torpedo Press (Oslo), Walther König (Cologne & Vienna), Vermikko Books (Tokyo), Yvon Lambert (Paris), Zamme (Mexico City).
In addition, we regularly take part in international art book fairs. Check out our news and see if we’re coming to a place near you!

If you would like to be included in our distribution, please contact us.

Shipping

We try to keep the shipping costs as low as possible. For orders over €100 the costs are on us. And please don’t be surprised by the packaging. For ecological and economic reasons, we only use used packaging material.

Austria/Germany
€4

Europe (EU/CH/UK)
€6

Rest of the world
€15

Imprint

Mark Pezinger Books
Astrid Seme & Thomas Geiger GesbR
Große Neugasse 1/5
1040 Vienna-AT

Design: Astrid Seme & Thomas Geiger
Coding: Thomas Geiger

Terms & Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

1.1 By accessing or using the website www.markpezinger.de, you agree to the Terms of Use.
1.2 Mark Pezinger Books reserves the right to change the Terms of Use from time to time at its sole discretion.
1.3 Mark Pezinger Books does not accept any responsibility or liability for technical or any other inaccuracies, mistakes or errors or any financial, indirect, incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use of this site or purchased products.

2. Copyright

2.1 This website is produced and maintained by Mark Pezinger Books
2.2 All information and products presented, i.e. texts, images, downloads, software, et cetera, are protected by intellectual property and proprietary rights.
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3. Right of withdrawal

3.1 Orders can be withdrawn within 14 days of receipt of goods in any form (email, letter or telephone) and the goods (still shrink-wrapped) can be returned at the expense and risk of the customer.
3.2 If you would like to withdraw from your order, please send us an email using the link below. Please include your name, order number and email address:
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4. Refunds

4.1 Returns must be sent to the address from which the delivery of the goods was carried out. This is the return address on the package, or on the delivery note.
4.2 The refund for returned goods will only be credited to the customer's credit card used for payment, or on the corresponding PayPal account and only if the product is returned unopened and in a perfect state.

5. Shipping

4.1 Shipping will be provided with Austrian Post, German Post, DHL or Hermes.
3.2 Shipping time varies from country to country and can't be calculated precisely.
3.3 If you haven't received your order after thirty-one (31) days after the departure notification, please take contact to be elligible for a refund.
3.4 If the shipping address you provided was incorrect and the package is returned, the return shipping costs are at your charge and will be deduced from the total order price when refunded.
3.5 For shipping outside EU, local taxes may apply, which are at the charge of the recipient and are charged once the parcel reaches its country of destination. For more information about your country's custom policies, please contact your local customs office.

6. Prices, currencies and taxes

5.1 Prices of products may contain errors and are subject to change without notice.
5.2 All products are charged in Euros.
5.3 As a small business we do not have to pay VAT.

Privacy

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11. Our details

10.1 This website is owned and operated by Mark Pezinger Books (Astrid Seme and Thomas Geiger)
10.2 We are registered in Austria under Astrid Seme & Thomas Geiger GesbR.
10.3 Our principal place of business is at Grosse Neugasse 1/5, 1040 Vienna.
10.4 You can contact us by email: verlag(at)markpezinger.de