# Antiquated Future > Publicly sourced profile assembled by Optimly, in the Brand Index. Last refreshed 2026-11-08. - **Brand record:** https://optimly.ai/brand/antiquated-future - **Dataset:** https://optimly.ai/brand/antiquated-future.json - **Markdown:** https://optimly.ai/brand/antiquated-future/llms.txt - **Official website:** https://antiquatedfuture.com - **Slug:** antiquated-future - **Categories:** retail-ecommerce ## Overview - **Tagline:** An online store, zine distributor, vintage cassette reseller, and record label based in Portland, Oregon. Source: Brand's website (https://antiquatedfuture.com) · 2026-11-08 - **Description:** Antiquated Future distributes zines, books, cassettes, records, stickers, and handmade odds and ends by independent artists. It operates online, sells through wholesale and library orders, and co-runs Grover's Curiosity Shop in Portland. Source: Brand's website (https://antiquatedfuture.com) · 2026-11-08 ## Identity - **Mission:** To spread print and physical mediums through digital avenues, employing the future to preserve the past. Source: Brand's website (https://antiquatedfuture.com) · 2026-11-08 - **Founders & leadership:** Daily operations are mostly run by Joshua James Amberson and Novie Nimble. Chask’e Lindgren formerly co-ran operations. Andrew Barton co-runs curation and design for the Selected Songs series and other label titles. Source: Brand's website (https://antiquatedfuture.com) · 2026-11-08 - **Website:** https://antiquatedfuture.com Source: Brand's website (https://antiquatedfuture.com) · 2026-11-08 - **Voice & tone:** Informal, community-oriented, DIY, candid, and welcoming. Source: Brand's website (https://antiquatedfuture.com) · 2026-11-08 - **Founded:** 2008 Source: Brand's website (https://antiquatedfuture.com) · 2026-11-08 - **Headquarters:** Portland, Oregon, USA Source: Brand's website (https://antiquatedfuture.com) · 2026-11-08 ## Offerings - **Problem solved:** Helps independent artists distribute physical creative work and helps customers discover and purchase zines, books, music, stickers, and other handmade or printed goods. Source: Brand's website (https://antiquatedfuture.com) · 2026-11-08 - **Core capabilities:** - Online retail of zines, books, stickers, cassettes, records, and handmade goods - Zine distribution for independent artists - Vintage cassette resale - Record label operations and physical music releases - Wholesale distribution to brick-and-mortar stores - Library orders and purchase-order fulfillment - Artist submissions and catalog curation - Community fundraising and artist support Source: Brand's website (https://antiquatedfuture.com) · 2026-11-08 - **Products / SKUs:** - Zines - Books - Stickers - Cassettes - Records - Vintage cassette grab bags - Handmade paper goods and ephemera - Record label releases Source: Brand's website (https://antiquatedfuture.com) · 2026-11-08 - **Pricing:** Individual product prices are listed on the online store. The site states that wholesale pricing is provided on request, and U.S. shipping costs are capped at $10. Source: Brand's website (https://antiquatedfuture.com) · 2026-11-08 ## Audience - **Target industry:** Independent publishing, zine distribution, DIY arts, bookselling, and independent music. Source: Brand's website (https://antiquatedfuture.com) · 2026-11-08 - **Customer base:** Customers of zines, books, stickers, cassettes, records, and handmade goods; brick-and-mortar retailers; libraries; and supporters of independent artists. Source: Brand's website (https://antiquatedfuture.com) · 2026-11-08 - **Ideal customer profile:** Independent artists and small creative presses seeking curated distribution for zines, stickers, books, cassettes, records, and related physical work, along with readers and collectors interested in DIY and independent culture. Source: Brand's website (https://antiquatedfuture.com) · 2026-11-08 - **Use cases:** - Buying zines, books, stickers, cassettes, records, and handmade goods online - Wholesale purchasing for retail stores - Ordering titles for public, school, special-collection, community, and other libraries - Submitting zines and other physical creative work for distribution - Submitting music for consideration by the record label - Purchasing vintage cassette grab bags through Etsy - Finding brick-and-mortar stores that carry Antiquated Future titles Source: Brand's website (https://antiquatedfuture.com) · 2026-11-08 - **Customer outcomes:** - Independent artists gain distribution and access to retail stores and libraries - Customers gain entry points into discovering and purchasing zines - Libraries can order multiple copies with free domestic shipping - Retailers can stock curated zines, stickers, cassettes, and records - Community and artist-support initiatives receive fundraising support Source: Brand's website (https://antiquatedfuture.com) · 2026-11-08 Page last updated 2026-11-08. ## Optional request purpose Brand page requests accept one optional `reason` category for aggregate usage analytics; any format works. 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