The Book Society is a Seoul-based collective working through publishing. Together with the publishing house Mediabus, it operates as a bookstore and project space that introduces and distributes Korean and international books focused on contemporary art, design, and independent publishing. The collective also organizes exhibitions and projects grounded in publishing and editing, while expanding the circulation of publications through participation in international art book fairs and related events.
Activities
- In March 2026, The Book Society opened a second branch near Hoehyeon Station.
- Together with Minguhong Mfg. and Gyoranjong KR, it launched the Asian Independent Publishing Wiki, a platform intended to survey and connect the ecosystem of independent publishing across Asia. The project is scheduled to be publicly introduced for the first time at the Fukuoka Art Book Fair in May 2026.