About us
Handshake is the collaborative design practice of Jaime Sebastián and Rubén Montesinos.
Since 2008, we have operated as a platform for the dissemination and publication of printed material at the intersection of art and design. Our practice focuses on visual research and explores the boundaries of contemporary editorial practices, collaborating with artists and designers to create unique and experimental projects.
Contact
Studio: Baron de Patraix 7, ground floor left. 46018 Valencia (Spain) | Email: info@handshake.fun | Instagram: @handshake.fun
We welcome visitors to our studio by appointment Monday through Friday.
We are not currently accepting internship or employment applications.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to respond to those we are interested in learning more about.
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Handshake Books publications are available for wholesale inquiries.
We work with numerous independent bookstores worldwide. We like to maintain a close relationship with our points of sale and would love to add new partner spaces. If you own a bookstore and would like to distribute our publications, please write to us at distribution@handshake.fun
We are available for purchasing assistance and inquiries regarding the distribution of our publications.
You can also check our updated catalog with available publications here: Catalog | Handshake® Books
Distribution
Antenne Books (UK) & Perimeter Books (AUS & NZ)
Handshake Books is represented by Antenne Books in the UK and Perimeter Books in Australia and New Zealand. If you are a bookstore in any of these territories, please contact them directly.
Points of Sale
Available at a selection of retailers worldwide.
Spain
Ivorypress, Madrid
Le Mur, Madrid
Paperground, Madrid
News & Coffee, Madrid / Barcelona / Valencia
Terranova, Barcelona
Finestres, Barcelona
Libreria Crisi, Barcelona
Panorama, Palma de Mallorca
Europe
Bilband, Berlin
Yvon Lambert, Paris
Sans Titre, Paris
Delpire & Co., Paris
Mamama, Paris
Ensemble, Marseille
Fotokino, Marseille
Librairie du Palais, Arles
L’endroit editions, Rennes
Softcover, Vienna
Village, Manchester / Leeds
Libreria Marini, Rome
CAMERA, Turin
Rest of the World
Printed Matter, New York
Bungee Space, New York
Secret Riso, Brooklyn
Miriam Gallery, Brooklyn
Actual Source, Provo, Utah
Corners, Livingston Manor
Casa Bosques, Mexico City
Glaciar: libros helados, Mexico City
La Fiera, Mexico City
Buena Vibra Forever, Mérida (Yucatán)
ABC Art Book China, Beijing
Jiazazhi, Ningbo
Shrub, Singapore
Pong Ding, Taipei
Shipping
All our shipments are sent with private courier and have a tracking number.
All our orders are processed and shipped from our studio in Valencia, Spain. We process orders within 1-2 business days after payment confirmation. Once shipped, you will receive an email with a tracking number so you can track your package at all times.
The following transit times are approximate and may vary depending on the carrier and destination:
- Spain: 1 – 3 business days
- European Union: 1 – 3 business days
- United Kingdom / United States: 1 – 5 business days
- Rest of the world: 1 – 7 business days
Shipping rates. The shipping cost is automatically calculated during the checkout process based on the destination. We offer free shipping for orders above the following amounts:
- Spain: €70
- European Union: €100
- United States: €120
- Rest of the world: €150
Pre-order products have specific shipping dates indicated on each product page. If your order includes pre-order items along with available items, the entire order will be shipped when all products are ready, unless otherwise specified.
Orders destined for outside the European Union may be subject to customs duties, import taxes, and customs handling fees. These costs are borne by the buyer and are the responsibility of the recipient. We recommend checking with your country's customs authorities before placing your order.
If your order arrives damaged or you do not receive it within the estimated timeframe, please contact us at info@handshake.fun indicating your order number. We will manage the incident with the carrier as soon as possible.
Returns
We accept returns within 30 calendar days from the date of receipt of the order.
After this period, we will not be able to accept returns except in exceptional cases.
This policy applies exclusively to orders placed through our online store.
For a return to be accepted, the product must be in perfect condition: unused, unmarked, with all its original elements, and in the same condition as when it was received.
Returns will not be accepted for products that show signs of use, damage caused by the buyer, or that are not in their original condition.
If you receive a product with a manufacturing defect, damaged during shipping, or different from what was ordered, please contact us at info@handshake.fun within 30 days of receipt, attaching photographs of the product and packaging.
In these cases, we will cover all collection and reshipment costs, and we will proceed with product replacement or a full refund according to your preference.
To request a return, please write to us at info@handshake.fun indicating:
- Order number
- Product you wish to return
- Reason for return
- Photographs of the product (mandatory in case of defect or damage)
We will respond within a maximum of 2 business days with instructions on how to proceed.
Return costs:
- Product in good condition: return shipping costs are borne by the buyer.
- Defective or incorrect product: collection and reshipment costs are borne by Handshake.
We recommend using a tracked shipping service, as we are not responsible for packages lost during the return process.
Once the returned product has been received and verified, we will process the refund within a maximum of 14 calendar days using the same payment method used for the purchase.
The refund will include the amount of the product. Original shipping costs will only be refunded in case of return due to defect or error.