Publications · Membership · Features · Events
October 15, 2026 3:48 pm BST
boom saloon is an independent publisher dedicated to democratising creativity for good.
Based in Edinburgh; operating internationally.
Founded in 2016.
win a reading retreat in the scottish borders!
Three days, one picturesque cottage and a personalised library of publications chosen to change the way you see the world.
Publications
We publish books and magazines, both in-house and for clients, which explore the connection between the arts and social change. Profits from these fund further publications, made in collaboration with people facing complex personal challenges. In this way, we use paper and ink to drive positive social change.
Architecture · Design · Environment & Place · Equity & Voice
Reconstruction: Issue 001
In-house Publication
Architecture · Art · Design · Photography · Environment & Place · Equity & Voice · Humanity & Health
Issue 001: Beginnings
In-house Publication
Design · Equity & Voice · Humanity & Health
In the palm of a spider’s hand
Community Publication
Membership
Our work is powered by an international collective of members, who enjoy a series of discounts and events in thanks for their support. Most importantly, they make it possible for us to publish voices too often silenced and use paper and ink as a circular model for change. To enable this vital work, join us as a member now.
Members benefit from…
- Enabling paper and ink to drive positive social change
- Connection to a global community of writers, photographers, filmmakers, architects, academics and designers shaping a more sustainable future for all
- Option to join the boom saloon members’ What’s App community
- Access to open calls for features, newsletters and showcase opportunities
- 10% unlimited discount on all items at the boom saloon shop
- Exclusive discounts from the boom saloon community around the world
- Free or discounted tickets to boom saloon events, including members’ meetups, collective viewings and workshops
Supporters benefit from…
- Enabling paper and ink to drive positive social change
- Connection to a global community of writers, photographers, filmmakers, architects, academics and designers shaping a more sustainable future for all
- Option to join the boom saloon members’ What’s App community
Donors benefit from…
- Enabling paper and ink to drive positive social change
Library
Launching January 2027: an all new project designed to get books and magazines from the boom saloon community into the hands of our members around the world.
Features
Our features explore the connection between the arts and social change. We amplify voices too often silenced, commissioning and covering stories from communities at the forefront of sustainable and inclusive development to highlight the creative endeavours bettering our world. Our online archive is free and open to all, showcasing a range of features excerpted from our print publications as well as specially curated digital pieces that further these conversations, highlighting creativity’s role in shaping a positive future for all.
Art · Humanity & Health
The Ties That Bind
Ryan Filchak speaks with Chiharu Shiota on memory, material and the invisible ties that shape how we belong
Photography · Equity & Voice · Humanity & Health
Rewriting the story of dementia: a photo story
To document our work to date, we look back over our latest, greatest community project through the photography of Kajsa Wingerup
Architecture · Design · Environment & Place · Humanity & Health
Designing with Dignity
Loader Monteith Architects Founding Director Matt Loader and Studio SJM Architects Architect/ Director Sarah-Jane Storrie join us to discuss architecture’s role in rewriting the story of dementia as part of a quiet revolution at the intersection of design and care
Art · Design · Environment & Place
Reflecting on Dislocation
Visual artist David Lemm looks back over five years of practice to highlight the notions of infrastructure, place and community so interwoven within his work
Events
Bringing together our global members and friends, both in-person and online – hope to see you soon!
Exclusive to boom saloon members, join us to meet the boom saloon team and come together to discuss our next steps, as we thank you for your support and gather to listen to your feedback and ideas.
An exclusive opportunity to listen in to the conversation between two exciting minds during a live phone call – unscripted, uninterrupted, unrepeated. Open to all, with reduced price tickets for boom saloon members.
Open to all, with reduced price tickets for boom saloon members, join us as we collectively revisit an article previously published in print before using this as the prompt to shape further discussion.
Join us for Collective Viewing: a communal, curated film screening followed by a panel discussion and live Q&A. Open to all, with reduced price tickets for boom saloon members.
Tried and tested, join us for show + tell – where we lift the lid on what we’re working on, how and why. Open to all, with reduced price tickets for boom saloon members.
Open to all, with reduced price tickets for boom saloon members, Design Dial Ins bring together the cream of the crop from the design world to discuss how we do what we do and – most importantly – what makes it matter.
Open to all, with reduced price tickets for boom saloon members, our workshops provide the opportunity to get hands on and learn new skills from our global network of creative talents.
Open to all, with reduced price tickets for boom saloon members, our popular book groups are where we meet to discuss a selection of poignant questions raised within boom saloon publications, before sharing our own unique takeaways from the works.
Member Off-sites are where we gather in-person to enjoy a series of excursions and trips to locations at the intersection of the arts and social change. Exclusive to boom saloon members.
Impact
We strive to create a lasting legacy, igniting in our collaborators such a passion that they advance their own development alongside our continued support – nurturing our collaborators to be their best selves and delivering transferable skills to support economic growth and community wealth building.
Learn more about the impact of our work here.
