You can't eat money. Money does not grow in the dirt. Money does not grow like a seed.

We are not inspired by money. We are not inspired by the horror story of endless consumption for endless profit.

We are inspired by more holistic manners of exchange. We are inspired by community systems, by barter, by art swaps. To this end:

All our digital downloads at Cantrap Press will, from now on, be available not only for purchase, but for trade. Do you have a piece of art you think will inspire us in turn? Do you have tools, seeds, materials, art supplies - needles and thread, wool, pigments, brushes, fabric - that you're willing to spare in exchange for books? What about second-hand books, puzzles, games? Or home-made preserves? We do not promise to accept every trade offer (we see no point in taking things we won't use, that will only increase our household waste) but we do promise to entertain every offer, and to work with you to find something suitable, if you're willing.