Fonograf Ed. Mission

Existing to marry sound and word in all possible permutations, Fonograf publishes works influenced by language and literature. Each release is available in multiple formats, with a particular focus on the tangible artifact. Through the hosting of events and performances, Fonograf additionally hopes to cultivate the performative aspect of all language, whether at a concert, poetry reading or community forum.

About Fonograf Ed. 

Established in 2016, Fonograf Editions is a 501(c)(3) non-profit literary record label and book press. It is based in Portland, Oregon and was initially born out of a collaboration with the independent poetry press Octopus Books. Devoted to bringing literary-influenced albums and musically-influenced books to both print and audio formats, Fonograf is one of the only entities of its kind in the U.S.