Between 2019 and 2021, Low-tech Magazine published three books containing selections of articles from the website, spanning 14 years (2007-2021). In 2024, we launched the“compressed edition”, which squeezes the article catalog of the three-volume book series into just one book of 620 pages.

We did this by switching to a smaller font size, downsizing most images, and opting for a two-column layout. I rewrote some articles, especially older ones, resulting not only in fewer pages but also in better articles.

This revised edition of the original, “uncompressed” series is based on the edits made for the compressed edition. However, we increased the font and image sizes and returned to a one-column layout for improved reading comfort.

The book design is a collaborative effort by Laia Comellas, Marie Verdeil, and Johanna Gratzer. Marie Verdeil made the covers, Vaiva Vinskaitė did the typesetting.

The books are available in paperback and hardcover:

Paperbacks:

Hardcovers:

Volume IV (2022-2026)

We’re also working on the final edits for Volume IV (2022-2026), expected to launch in May.

Patronshave free access to all ebooks, and early access to print books at a reduced price. They also receive exclusive content, which includes previews of new building projects and behind-the-scenes news.

Our books are alsoavailable as epubs. However, the chronological series is still based on the original book edition. We temporary lowered their price and will launch the new versions in a couple of months.

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