Bananafish Books

Bananafish Books BANANAFISH BOOKS is an independent publications bookstore based in Shanghai. Drop us an email for future connection.

We are a shop, zine and artist’s books publishing house and social space that is unique to the Chinese young people in providing a platform for zines, artist's books, journals, poetry, art writing and unique magazines from independent publishers and artists who do self-publishing and love zines! Bananafish Books hosts a dynamic programme of monthly workshops, mini exhibitions, design projects, tal

ks, and small art book fairs, providing a stimulating context in which to exchange ideas and spread the culture of zines in mainland China. We are also looking for different artists around the world who has collaborations with zines and artist’s books, no matter it is for bookshop selling or co-publishing. Under the brand Bananafish Books, we also provide Risograph printing services (called Pausebread Press) for different clients. Currently we stock two risograph machines in house and 16 risograph colors for your vibrant and special printing projects. Please check www.bananafish-books.com for more infomation and much more printing projects we have done.

块块与共 x BANANAFISH 因为块块,书店空间也有了更沉淀、沉静的气质。 带走一片色彩空间的 领取块块地毯杯垫 互动活动今日开始🟫 上海长宁区红宝石路7号 香蕉鱼书店4.23-5.17 COMMON GROUND x BANANAF...
24/04/2026

块块与共 x BANANAFISH
因为块块,书店空间也有了更沉淀、沉静的气质。 带走一片色彩空间的 领取块块地毯杯垫 互动活动今日开始🟫

上海长宁区红宝石路7号 香蕉鱼书店
4.23-5.17

COMMON GROUND x BANANAFISH
Thanks to COMMON GROUND the bookstore space now has a more settled and serene quality.

Take home a piece of the color space — the rug and coaster giveaway starts today.

Address: Hongbaoshi Rd.7, Shanghai
Duration: 4.23-5.17, 2026

视觉德稻毕业展暨回顾展​​感谢李天娇老师在2023年和2024年的邀请和信任,有幸参与了王敏老师的品牌识别与公共空间专业教学,遇见了很多很棒的同学们,希望没有误人子弟。也感谢艾婧老师2016年的邀约,让我们第一次和高校建立了联系。​​时间一...
15/04/2026

视觉德稻毕业展暨回顾展

​感谢李天娇老师在2023年和2024年的邀请和信任,有幸参与了王敏老师的品牌识别与公共空间专业教学,遇见了很多很棒的同学们,希望没有误人子弟。也感谢艾婧老师2016年的邀约,让我们第一次和高校建立了联系。

​时间一晃而过,展览也只到17号为止;好在离3号线下车并不远。

PAPERSKY CHINESE   In different bookshops you could see PAPERSKY Chinese version. BANANAFISH BOOKS is proud to be the pu...
30/03/2026

PAPERSKY CHINESE

In different bookshops you could see PAPERSKY Chinese version.

BANANAFISH BOOKS is proud to be the publisher of PAPERSKY since 2024 and in charge of its development within the mainland of China with our dear friend

3.22 to 2.27 out of office week: Guangzhou - Shenzhen - Hong Kong 💐📍🍄
25/03/2026

3.22 to 2.27 out of office week: Guangzhou - Shenzhen - Hong Kong

💐📍🍄

a rather short peaceful time before   day 2 kickstarts
08/02/2026

a rather short peaceful time before day 2 kickstarts

Getting prepared for the  print fair 🛶🐟👍 Thank you soo much for inviting us! From 7th to 9th Feb we will open daily from...
07/02/2026

Getting prepared for the print fair 🛶🐟👍 Thank you soo much for inviting us! From 7th to 9th Feb we will open daily from 3pm to 9pm. There will also be talks and workshops beside a colourful mix of local and international exhibitors. So please come and take a look ♥️

Go aroundShanghai - Shenzhen - Guangzhou - Hangzhou
07/01/2026

Go around
Shanghai - Shenzhen - Guangzhou - Hangzhou

See you tomorrow at TABF 2025 WEEK1This year BANANAFISH is at EX-461 (B2F), near Sunken Garden / Playground. So please c...
10/12/2025

See you tomorrow at TABF 2025 WEEK1

This year BANANAFISH is at EX-461 (B2F), near Sunken Garden / Playground. So please come by when you feel playful (or hungry, we can have a coffee snack).

A total of 280 exhibitors will be waiting for you on week 1. Reserve your ticket at https://www.ticketpay.jp/calendar.php?content_code=tokyoartbookfair2025 when it's still available.

Cheers.

Dose the Flower Hear the Bees? 花儿听到蜜蜂了吗?15th Shanghai Biennale 2025年第十五届上海双年展开幕!  #上海双年展2025
11/11/2025

Dose the Flower Hear the Bees? 花儿听到蜜蜂了吗?
15th Shanghai Biennale 2025年第十五届上海双年展开幕!



#上海双年展2025

NEW EXHIBITION 10.25-11.23 2025爱的背面是蓝色象牙塔 原作个展2025.10.25 - 2025.11.23上海长宁区红宝石路7号 香蕉鱼书店 
28/10/2025

NEW EXHIBITION 10.25-11.23 2025

爱的背面是蓝色
象牙塔 原作个展
2025.10.25 - 2025.11.23
上海长宁区红宝石路7号 香蕉鱼书店 



A few days ago, we were told by Mr.Hattori san  that some good news from Here and There 1-13.5 collection book by  Nakak...
13/10/2025

A few days ago, we were told by Mr.Hattori san that some good news from Here and There 1-13.5 collection book by Nakako san, designed by Kazunari Hattori, and published by Bananafish and Nieves this April, only 700 copies in total. now the book is out of stock in most of bookshops and friends shops. If you have any chance to get one copy from any place, please has no hesitation~ just place the order~ Later we will share the good news, maybe at the end of October then, stay tuned!

Come up with an idea and make it into a book.

Publishing a book is a small movement. While we feel so happy and proud that the publishing brings an unexpected journey to every party of this project. Dear Nakako san started her here and there previous magazines exhibition tours, talks, workshops even there was only a sample from us at the beginning of this year, meet new audience, new generations who are passionate about here and there and its featured legends which in reverse, collected data and sample cases for her doctor degree’s research about “we and community”, things about here and there.

Hattori san consistently encourages us on design and printing, as always a quietly but strong supporting power from him, no rush, slowly like a tree or a river, or a mountain.

Bananafish is so lucky to be around various connections and friendships. More exciting books are being edited and translated, we would love to share more.

Special thanks and !

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长宁区红宝石路7号
Shanghai
201106

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12:00 - 20:00
Wednesday 12:00 - 20:00
Thursday 12:00 - 20:00
Friday 12:00 - 20:00
Saturday 12:00 - 20:00
Sunday 12:00 - 20:00

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