On the strange, literary video games of Inpatient Press.

Inpatient Press is an independent publisher founded in 2013 that produces novels, collections, zines, and video games.

Its founder and publisher, Mitch Anzuoni, holds degrees in both computer science and creative writing.

The press distinguishes itself by treating books and games as substantial objects rather than mere containers for text or images.

Anzuoni’s approach involves deep experimentation with form and distribution methods, such as selling zines through newspaper vending machines.

This focus on the materiality of publishing extends to their archival projects, including a reprint of the influential science fiction punk zine Search & Destroy.

Inpatient has also published works by notable authors like Samuel R.

Delaney and Copi, demonstrating a blend of literary and experimental publishing.