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Random is an independent creative company working across publishing, products, culture, artists and commissioned projects.
Whether you are looking for a book, proposing a story, commissioning our studio or imagining a collaboration, choose the department that best fits your enquiry below.
Not sure where your message belongs?
Write to hello@notthatrandom.com and we will direct it to the right place.
Shop
For questions about products purchased through the Random shop, including:
product information
availability
orders and payments
delivery and tracking
returns and exchanges
damaged or missing items
Contact: shop@notthatrandom.com
Please include your order number when contacting us about an existing purchase.
Editorial
For enquiries relating to Random’s books, magazines and independent publishing programme.
Contact Random Editorial about:
editorial ideas and proposals
writing, photography and illustration
interviews and research
cultural stories and archives
publishing collaborations
translation, adaptation and international rights
review copies
bookshop and institutional enquiries
Contact: editorial@notthatrandom.com
Please note that we review proposals selectively and may not be able to respond individually to every submission.
Studio
For brands, institutions, founders and organisations looking to commission Random’s creative services.
Random Studio works across:
creative direction
brand and campaign concepts
editorial storytelling
branded books and magazines
photography, film and illustration
cultural research
artist collaborations
events, exhibitions and experiences.
When possible, include a short introduction, the project, intended audience, desired timing and indicative budget.
Contact: studio@notthatrandom.com
Partnerships
For projects in which Random and another organisation work together around a shared idea, audience or cultural ambition.
This may include:
co-created projects
sponsorships
cultural collaborations
institutional partnerships
events and programmes
educational initiatives
product collaborations
long-term strategic relationships.
Contact: partnerships@notthatrandom.com
Artists
For enquiries concerning artists and creatives working with Random.
This may include:
artist commissions
licensing
brand collaborations
publications and editions
exhibitions and installations
talks and workshops
portfolio introductions from Chinese diaspora artists and creatives
Contact: artists@notthatrandom.com
Press
For journalists, editors, broadcasters, podcast producers, stylists and other members of the media.
Contact us about:
interviews
press information
review copies
publication images
founder biographies
product loans
expert commentary
coverage of Random, our titles and projects
Please include your publication, deadline and the nature of your request.
Contact: press@notthatrandom.com
Wholesale
For bookstores, museum shops, concept stores, educational retailers and other stockists interested in carrying Random publications and products.
Please tell us about:
your store or organisation
your location
the products or titles of interest
expected quantities
desired delivery date
We also welcome enquiries about institutional, educational and corporate orders.
Contact: wholesale@notthatrandom.com
General enquiries
For anything that does not clearly belong to one of the departments above:
Random is based in the Amsterdam region and works with partners in the Netherlands and internationally.