What books has LOW←TECH MAGAZINE published?

LOW←TECH MAGAZINE has published several book projects: a multi-volume series collecting articles from its archive, a compressed single-volume edition that condenses three volumes into one book, and a newest volume, Volume IV, which collects twenty articles and guides published between 2022 and 2026. The books are organized both as a chronological collection and by theme.

The main book series

The magazine's original book series collects articles from its archive. According to the site, this series is "available again, redesigned and based on the edits made for the compressed edition" — meaning the reissued volumes incorporate the editing work done for the compressed book rather than reproducing the original text unchanged.

Thematic volumes

At least one volume in the series is organized by theme rather than by date. Too Much Combustion, Too Little Fire is described as "the fifth volume in a series of books opening up Low-tech Magazine's archive by theme." This indicates the series includes both a general run and thematic installments that group articles around a single subject.

The compressed edition

The Compressed Book Edition addresses the question "How to make books more sustainable?" The approach was inspired by the image compression used on the magazine's solar-powered website: the article catalog of the three-volume book series was squeezed into just one book. This is the edition that later informed the redesign of the uncompressed series.

Volume IV (newest)

Low-tech Magazine Volume IV is the most recent release. It collects twenty articles and guides published between 2022 and 2026, spanning the magazine's recent output in a single volume.

What the books contain

The collected material reflects the range of the magazine's publishing:

The guides typically explain how to construct energy-efficient devices powered by small solar panels, often with heat storage so the device remains usable after sunset.

How to choose

• If you want the broadest single purchase, the compressed edition condenses three volumes into one book.
• If you want the current, redesigned text, look for the reissued uncompressed series.
• If you want thematic grouping, start with a themed volume such as Too Much Combustion, Too Little Fire.
• If you want the most recent material, Volume IV covers 2022–2026.

Availability, pricing, and shipping details are not specified in the site material summarized here, so check the magazine's own pages for current ordering information.