PRISM index is a limited edition, handmade, silk-screened, mixed-media compilation that compiles the various work of a wide spectrum of artists into one place. The goal of this publication is to create a collage of current art/culture scenes from throughout the US and the world. By sustaining an outlet for artistic expression, PRISM index offers its audience an off-kilter style, while expanding the aesthetic horizons of all parties involved. As a network for artists, this project seeks to establish a platform for multi-media sharing through the tactile, aural, and visual experience of print, images, sounds (CD), and movies (DVD) and to extend and elaborate those expressions through its online presence. PRISM index intended to create something that could not be thrown away, skimmed through, replicated, or forgotten.

In PRISM index #1, the front and back covers are silk-screened on handmade paper and then hand bound. Limited to 500 copies sold. Inside includes: 80 pages printed offset onto 60 lb paper, 24 in full color. These pages range from paintings, drawings, comics, short stories, non-fiction, and more. Sewn into the middle of the book are a hand linoblock stamped 72 minute CD and 88 minute DVD. The CD ranges from old country classics, dissonant throat singing, vagabond lullabies, to a Mariah Carey cover. The DVD is no less modest with films about space invasion, homosexuality’s connection with orange juice, an eternal question, lost opportunities to urinate, and exotic zoology. There are tons of little personal additions including mini-comics, recipes, or other junk lying around. If you have any questions or inclinations to submit please visit the contact page.

PRISM index #2 is presented in the same format as issue #1. However, this time round the handmade book is filled with a couple more pages, 88 to be exact, of art, comics, short fiction, non-fiction, poetry, photography and more. Sewn inside is a linoblock stamped 76.5 minute CD featuring rare and unreleased music. Below the CD, a DVD is sewn and stamped in holding 16 astonishing films clocking in at 110 minutes. The cover paper is still handmade paper and silkscreened with 2 colors. PRISM index #2 is limited to 500 copies. With over 55 new artists this time one can expect completely different content, but a similar experience: peculiar. If you’re a person that would be interested in reading about a wig company for dogs, run by dogs, a ghost story from Dropopolograd???, and a girl who paid a price too great for not liking apples, then this is the book for you. If you’re a person who would like to hear a hobo traveler gruff the blues, or three ladies harmonize on key, or sounds from completely unique, one-of-kind synthesizers, then this is the CD for you. If you’re the kind of person who wants to watch tourists squirt sunscreen on burnt babies and block out the sun with their butts, or an abstracted visual poem of Death Valley, California, followed by Midwestern morals and morale being tested regarding a small town losing a family business, a bunch of other weird, wild, poignant and touching films, concluded with a woman just looking for love, but having horse hoofs for hands, then this is the DVD for you. It’s a time.

F.A.Q.

Can anyone submit?
- Yes.

How do I submit?
- One is more than welcome to send a package of materials to the contact address. Or email materials to editor@prismindex.com with the subject heading of “Submission.”

How often will new issues appear?
- Ask easier questions.

Will new issues come out?
- Yes.

I write for a blog, magazine, website, host a radio show, etc… Can I get promos of your releases for review/airplay?
- PRISM index can send a digital package of the compilation for review and possibly make a rare exception of a physical copy. However, due to the exclusive nature and high cost of the product it is very difficult to give copies away.

What is the difference between Shop and Distro?
- The shop sells items directly related to PRISM index, while Distro sells everything by PRISM index’s friends and family.

Can I get my Zine, CD, DVD, tape, artwork, etc. up on the Distro section?
- If you’re friendly and your product fits our personality then we would love to help you out. Contact Jeffrey at editor@prismindex.com.

Where can I get a copy of PRISM index?
- Currently, the only place to purchase PRISM index is online via this website. Very soon, there will be physical copies in California, Oregon, New York, Chicago, Ohio, and more.

Any other questions, please feel free to contact the editor at editor@prismindex.com.

Info on PRISM index #2
Info on PRISM index #1
Designers
Special thanks