The coalface of creativity! Digital and litho printers specialising in eye-catching, Children's Books, Zines, Self-Published Books,Degree Show Catalogues & FMPs
Something exciting is coming... 🎉
Ex Why Zed turns 20 this February and we’re celebrating properly.
We're talking giveaways, surprises, golden tickets and a big thank you to everyone who’s been part of our story so far!
More details dropping soon 👀
Not-For-Profit Photography Book Printing at its finest.
We Are Subculture by Marsha Balaeva – casebound, tipped-in photo, 192pp of raw, beautiful subcultural portraiture.
Printed by @ExWhyZed 📚🖤 #PrintPerfection#MindCharity#WeAreSubculture
Not-For-Profit Photography Book Printing at its finest.
We Are Subculture by Marsha Balaeva – casebound, tipped-in photo, 192pp of raw, beautiful subcultural portraiture.
Printed by @ExWhyZed 📚🖤 #PrintPerfection#MindCharity#WeAreSubculture
💡 5 Quick Tips for Your Degree Show Catalogue
➡️Double-page spreads for all students
➡️Paper choice matters (Silk, Gloss, Uncoated)
➡️Eye-catching cover finishes
➡️Portable size (A5 always wins!)
➡️Plan & reach out early
Questions? DM us—we'd love to help!
#DegreeShow2025
🎉 Weekend Takeover! 🎉
This bank holiday, we're diving into Degree Show Catalogue Printing—sharing tips, inspo & expert advice to create a stunning catalogue for your Class of 2025.
👇 Reply with your show's date & let's get eyes on your work! 💚💙
#DegreeShow2025
Print that feels like woven art.
@rachelscottbowling Landscape in Weaving is a tactile triumph: silk pages, hardcover detail.
Craft meets clarity @ExWhyZed
📷 Watch the full case study https://t.co/ZG0qF31zu8
#TextileArt#PrintDesign#ArtBooks
30 years of conceptual brilliance by @woodandharrison, now bound into a minimalist, collectible art book 📷
Clean design. Premium finish. Printed with precision.
Part of our self published books showcase series. Full Video 📷 https://t.co/TSe9Vozspu
#ArtBooks#30Years30Works
If the Woods Whispered by @CharlotteBellamyHoll blends poetry + woodland photography in a tactile, ethereal book
Every design choice draws you deeper.
Part of our Self Published Showcase series Full video link https://t.co/TSe9Vozspu
#BookDesign#SelfPublishing
Keith Baugh’s NY Subway Art 1973–1975 is a raw, visual archive of graffiti’s golden era 🚇📖
Bold photography, crisp print, urban soul.
Part of our self publishing showcase series. Full video 👉 https://t.co/TSe9Vozspu
#Graffiti#PhotoBooks#NYC
A CINEMATIC EXPERIENCE ON PAPER
• Mustard yellow cover = design that grabs you
• Full-bleed spreads = immersive storytelling
• Tech specs on every image = a hidden masterclass
It sold out INSTANTLY. Did you grab one?
#Photography#DriveMyCar#selfpublishing
Printing a photography book is an art form.
Illumination by Adam Karnacz blends premium materials, perfect colour repro and seamless binding to create a collector’s masterpiece. Would you use these elements for your next project? 👀
#SelfPublish#HardbackBook#PhotographyTips
🚖 Across The Pond by @MikeChudley = NYC in print like you’ve never seen.
📸 Silk stock prints = depth & richness
📸 Minimalist design = every shot tells a story
📸 Perfect binding = a collectible, not just a zine
#Photography#NYCInPrint#Zines
🖤 The 100 by @tomlee1812 = A masterclass in monochrome printing.
✅ Perfect-bound, 210x210mm
✅ 170gsm gloss = deep blacks, crisp highlights
✅ Meticulous conversion = absolute tonal accuracy
Printing black & white? Precision is everything.
#StreetPhotography#SelfPublishing
A CYCLING PHOTO ZINE that feels like an adventure in itself. 🚴♂️
Don't Stop Now by Fergus Coyle uses uncoated paper, full-bleed images & saddle-stitched binding to create a raw, immersive experience.
#PrintDesign#PhotographyBooks#zines
📚 This #WorldBookDay, skip the 2-year wait—self-publish with Ex Why Zed for full creative control and 100% profits. Learn more: https://t.co/7znp0VkmOC #SelfPublishing#WritingCommunity
Thinking of SELF-PUBLISHING a PHOTOGRAPHY BOOK?
Key design choices:
📸 Full-bleed images or structured borders?
📝 Captions, story, or pure visuals?
🎨 Finishing touches like foil stamping?
Every detail matters in print. What’s your preference?👇 #PhotographyBook#SelfPublishing