“notes from the zen gangster” is a 9 x 9″, 3lb meditation written by nicholas payton.

the book can be read front to back, back to front, and at random; each spread contains a conversation between two notes that also exist independently and within a free-flowing narrative.

at times provocative, profound and playful, the 366 notes invite the reader into payton’s mind and musings.

produced independently, first edition; thoughtfully designed in collaboration with book designer brittany markert and editor scout opatut.

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