Journal
Hot drops
Fresh pages have just landed on the shelves at MENDO. Including an iconic collection of polaroids, the power of political art, Africa's best artists plus multiple culinary delights.
Highlighting inspiring and creative women
International Women's Day
MENDO strives to elevate the visibility of all women. In celebration of International Women's Day we have curated a book collection containing phenomenal work by inspiring and creative women across…
Supporting people from countries in conflict
Donate now
Take a stand with the people of Ukraine and with all the refugees from countries in conflict. MENDO supports the relief efforts of Movement On The Ground, Stichting Vluchteling (Giro555)…
Highlighting Black pioneers
Celebrating the profound impact Black artists have had, and continue to have in creating groundbreaking cultural phenomena on a global and historic scale.
A message from MENDO’s Gunifort Uwambaga
Black Lives Matter
Gunifort Uwambaga, on overcoming racism, bigotry, and prejudice through books. Original statement written June 2020.
Future and past
Looking forward and looking back. Explore titles featuring photography, fashion and design perceptions of the future as well as influential paintings, logo origins and parties from the past.
With the doors now open at our favorite places, use these books on Amsterdam as inspiration to explore the many highlights this wonderful city has to offer.
MENDO is blowing out 20 candles
2002 - 2022
A visual journey through two decades of sharing the love for books. Not a chronological story, nor the entire story, but it characterises MENDO's journey since 2002.
You're welcome to visit MENDO at Nieuwe Doelenstraat 10 in Amsterdam. We're open from Tuesday to Sunday.
A new year, a new selection of striking, powerful and joyous images. Curated by the team at MENDO. We wish you an inspiring 2022.
Some of our favorite photographers – and their 2021 books
2021 round-up
Browse this selection of outstanding photographers and the books they published in 2021.