[Special Exhibition] Call for Makers to Participate in the Sammu Bookstore Special Exhibition (~Oct. 12)
About
The Third Edition of Sammu Bookstore
This is a special category exhibition held in October, the season when books and stories are most cherished.
At wadiz, there is no discrimination, no inventory, and no prejudice.
Thus, the “3-Free Bookstore” was born. Here, all books and works are equal.
The beauty of an era is always first captured in works of art. Right now, the world is discovering the beauty of Korea.
The texture of the typeface, the negative space in illustrations, the craftsmanship of the artist’s hands—
The things we’ve been crafting for so long are now cherished under the name “K-Culture.”
Perhaps what we call K-Culture is simply a body of work created by the collective names of countless individuals?
At the third iteration of the “Three-No Bookstore,” we’ve expanded our shelves.
Next to the printed word are paintings; next to the paintings are handcrafted objects.
Writers, artists, designers, artisans—we shine a light on each and every name shaping the beauty of our time.
October—the season when books and stories are most cherished.
Let’s meet at <Sammu Bookstore> so that your work and your name may be cherished for years to come.
Schedule
Schedule
Check the full schedule, from registration to the opening
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August 24 (Mon)
Start Date
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Application Period Begins
Apply via the button below
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Oct. 5 (Mon)
Launching Soon Date
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Launching Soon Date
Two weeks before the special exhibition opens; this is the phase for collecting notification sign-ups via the “Launching Soon” service
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Oct. 12 (Mon)
Deadline
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Application Deadline
By 11:59 PM
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Oct. 18 (Sun.)
Schedule Setting Deadline
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Schedule Setting Deadline
Set the project launch date to one day during the special exhibition period (Oct. 19 – Nov. 1)
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October 19 (Mon)
Special Exhibition Opening Date
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Campaign Page Launch
Featured on the wadiz homepage and in the “Special Campaigns” tab
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Conditions
Participation Requirements
Who Can Participate?
From printed works to handcrafted pieces—if your work is worthy of leaving a legacy, you’re welcome to participate, regardless of your field.
If your work is worthy of a place on the expanded shelves of <Sammu Bookstore>, enter now!
Results of the previous Sammu Bookstore exhibition
- Four out of every tenworks featured at Sammu Bookstore were projects making their debut, and even these first-time works achieved 2.7 times their funding goals. → Especially if this is your first project, be sure to share “why you created it”with your supporters through your project page or News! Sammu Bookstorelooks at the journey your work has taken, not the order in which you became known.
- More than half of the projectsfeatured on Sammu Bookstorewere non-print works.
For this third installment, we plan to expand our shelves and showcase a variety of works across four sections.
→ If you clearly describe the materials, techniques, and creative process of your work, it will be featured more prominently in the section that best suits it.
- Try structuring your rewards around “reasons to keep them for a long time,” such as sets, complete collections, or limited editions. Also, design attractive discount rates for booster coupons to lower the barrier to purchase! → The higher the price of a reward, the more likely a single coupon is to sway a supporter’s decision.
Selection Criteria and Benefits
Here is information on the selection criteria and exposure benefits for each slot in the special exhibition
An area that provides concentrated exposure to the work thatsupporters will see firstthrough the issuance of Booster coupons
projects featured at the top achieve 2.3 times higher results on average
This sectionhighlights works set to appear in the first chapter of fall; projects will be specially selected from those that fit the four sections at the bottom of the page.
Guide to Special Exhibition Categories
This section introduces projects that share stories that will endure through reading, learning, and appreciation.
Categories: Books, e-books, classes, comics, movies, etc.
This section introduces projects that offer the joy of appreciation and collection.
Categories: IP, Merchandise, Art, Art Objects, Characters, etc.
This section introduces projects that fill the time spent at a desk with writing and recording.
Categories: Stationery, Recording Supplies, Reading Accessories, Desk Decor, Tech, etc.
Participation Benefits
These are the benefits wadiz has prepared for makers participating in the special campaign.
Wadiz provides a comprehensive coupon pack to help supporters jump on board your project without hesitation.
We’ll promote your project through the channels listed below.
Your project will also be simultaneously featured to international supporters through the wadiz Global channel.
Apply now
Application Deadline: By midnight on Monday, October 12, 2026
Apply for the Sammu Bookstore Special Event →Notice
Important Notes
· Violation of wadiz’s operating policies may result in exclusion from the campaign.
· Campaign benefits and schedules are subject to change based on internal circumstances; any changes will be announced in advance.
·For additional inquiries, please contact help.maker@wadiz.kr로.