# Arkzin

> (also written as @®kz!n) was one of the key publishing houses in 1990s in Croatia, Arkzin paper magazine, newspaper, website and publishing house for books.

**Wikidata**: [Q101208123](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q101208123)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/arkzin

## Summary
Arkzin (also stylized as @®kz!n) was a prominent Croatian publishing house and media organization active during the 1990s. Based in Zagreb, it operated across multiple formats, functioning as a paper magazine, newspaper, website, and book publisher. The entity is recognized for its distinct design and significant role in the Croatian publishing landscape during its decade of operation.

## Key Facts
- **Aliases:** Also written as @®kz!n.
- **Classification:** Instance of a publishing house and a group of works.
- **Location:** Place of publication is Zagreb, Croatia.
- **Time Period:** Active as one of the key publishing houses in the 1990s in Croatia.
- **Formats:** Operated as a paper magazine, newspaper, website, and book publishing house.
- **Designers:** Designed by Dejan Kršić and Dejan Dragosavac.
- **ISBN Prefix:** Assigned the publisher prefix 978-953-6542.
- **Website:** Official site located at http://arkzin.net (available in Croatian and English).
- **Archives:** Maintains an Internet Archive ID at https://web.archive.org/web/20110624074513/http://arkzin.org/.
- **Wikimedia Presence:** Has a sitelink count of 2 (Wikipedia Simple English and Commons) and a Commons category named "Arkzin."

## FAQs
**What type of media did Arkzin produce?**
Arkzin was a multifaceted organization that produced a paper magazine, a newspaper, and books, while also maintaining a website.

**Who were the designers behind Arkzin?**
The visual identity and design of Arkzin were created by Dejan Kršić and Dejan Dragosavac.

**Where was Arkzin based?**
The publishing house was based in Zagreb, Croatia.

**What is the alternative stylization of the name Arkzin?**
The entity is also written using the stylized characters @®kz!n.

**Does Arkzin have a specific ISBN prefix?**
Yes, the publisher is identified by the ISBN prefix 978-953-6542.

## Why It Matters
Arkzin holds a significant place in the history of Croatian media and publishing. Emerging in the 1990s, a transitional period for the region, it served as a key platform for discourse and culture. Its operation as both a periodical (newspaper/magazine) and a book publisher allowed it to span immediate journalistic coverage and longer-form intellectual contributions. Furthermore, its early adoption of a website and the specific involvement of notable designers highlight its role as a modern, design-conscious entity within the regional publishing industry.

## Notable For
- Being one of the key publishing houses in Croatia during the 1990s.
- Using the distinctive, stylized alias @®kz!n.
- Operating across diverse media formats including print, web, and books.
- Having a design credit attributed to Dejan Kršić and Dejan Dragosavac.
- Possessing a unique ISBN publisher prefix (978-953-6542).
- Maintaining a bilingual web presence (Croatian and English).

## Body
### Identity and Classification
Arkzin, identifiable by the stylized alias @®kz!n, functions as a publishing house and is classified as a group of works. It is categorized as an organization that prints and distributes pressed goods and electronic media. The entity is described in knowledge bases as a key player in the 1990s Croatian publishing scene.

### Operational Scope and Formats
The organization maintained a diverse portfolio of media outputs. It functioned simultaneously as:
*   A paper magazine.
*   A newspaper.
*   A website (http://arkzin.net).
*   A publishing house for books.

This multi-format approach allowed it to disseminate information through both physical pressed goods and electronic media.

### Location and Personnel
The place of publication for Arkzin was Zagreb. The creative direction and visual identity of the entity were managed by designers Dejan Kršić and Dejan Dragosavac.

### Digital Presence and Identifiers
Arkzin established a digital footprint with an official website accessible in both Croatian and English. Its historical web presence is preserved via the Internet Archive at https://web.archive.org/web/20110624074513/http://arkzin.org/. 

In the context of bibliographic classification, the publisher holds the ISBN prefix **978-953-6542**. This identifier is referenced through the ISBN International Agency and archived records from April 2021.

### Wikimedia and Knowledge Graph Data
Within semantic knowledge graphs and Wikimedia projects:
*   **Sitelinks:** The entity has a sitelink count of 2, linking to Wikipedia Simple English and Wikimedia Commons.
*   **Commons Category:** Media related to Arkzin is organized under the category "Arkzin."
*   **Wikidata Description:** Summarized as a key 1990s Croatian publishing house that produced magazines, newspapers, websites, and books.

## References

1. [Source](https://grp.isbn-international.org/search/piid_cineca_solr/Arkzin?keys=Arkzin)