Independent Publishing Resource Center

917 SW Oak Street #218, Portland, Oregon 97205 USA

Tel/Fax: 503.827.0249 | Email:

Zine Factory!

Oh man, you should have seen it last week. Member Matt Ocasio has been in the workrooms ceaslessly, it seemed, for the past couple months. And finally last week he showed up right at the beginning of the night for the final step in the creation of his new literary zine <i>The Matter</i> – the meticulously letterpressed covers. Luckily, he brought a posse and with two friend stationed at the long-armed stapler and paper cutter, the team whipped out hundreds of copies in one night. By closing time, fresh short stacks of zines covered our long work table. Victory!

mmmm... the sweet taste of being done.

mmmm... the sweet taste of being done.

Check out The Matter at the Zine Symposium and in stores around town.

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About the IPRC

The Independent Publishing Resource Center facilitates creative expression and identity by providing individual access to the resources and tools for the creation of independently published media and art.

Since its inception in 1998 the center has been dedicated to encouraging the growth of a visual and literary publishing community by offering a space to gather and exchange information and ideas, as well as to produce work. The IPRC is an Oregon 501(c)(3) Nonprofit organization.

Please peruse the Frequently Asked Questions About The IPRC or read about the members of our Staff & Board.

IPRC Open Hours

The IPRC's open hours are:

  • Mon 12noon to 10pm
  • Tue/Wed/Thu 4pm to 10pm
  • Fri/Sat 12noon to 6pm
  • Sun 12noon to 5pm (youth only), 5pm to 8pm

A note about hours: If there is no one around by 9pm on weeknights, the volunteer staff is free to leave, so be sure to arrive by 9pm. There should be no problem getting in, as the front door is equipped with a buzzer system for post-business hours - ring Suite #218.

Independent Publishing Resource Center
Post: 917 SW Oak Street #218 Portland, Oregon 97205 USA
Tel/Fax: 503.827.0249 | Email: