The Contemporary Photobook Magazine
As in years past TPBJ has been providing a short list of artistbooks and photobooks we have found to be very Interesting. These are books that we continue to return to in order to enjoy again. Our selection derives from books with intriguing photographic content, brilliant project concepts, excellent book designs that support the artist/photographer’s... Continue Reading →
Eadweard Muybridge, The Horse in Motion, 1882, 1st edition, English, cloth cover As some of you know, Manfred Heiting's extensive photobook collection was purchased by the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) in 2012 and was destined for their Hirsch Library. His photobook collection was approximately 22,000 volumes, of which 5,828 photobooks were relocated to the... Continue Reading →
Paul Kranzler & Andrew Phelps, The Drake Equation Late last month when we published our review of Paul Kranzler & Andrew Phelps photobook The Drake Equation, we also officially published our 500th photobook review. Wowzier!! I had started this book review blog in 2008 and little did I know that it would continue onward for another 10... Continue Reading →
Open call for NYC-based artists Emerging Artists Publication Series Deadline October 21 Last week to submit to the Emerging Artists Publication Series! Four artists' book proposals will be developed and published under Printed Matter's imprint — selected artists receive design and production support, and are awarded a fee of $1,500. Read more about the... Continue Reading →
Introduction to Photo Book Design workshop Los Angeles Center for Photography Next month, October 7th and 14th, I will be repeating my popular two-day workshop in conjunction with the Los Angeles Center for Photograph (LACP). This workshop focuses on the fundamental development of a book; understanding the artists intent and how that then translates into a book object... Continue Reading →
NY Art Book Fair Printed Matter, Inc. presents THE NY ART BOOK FAIR September 21-23, 2018 Preview: Thursday, September 20, 6-9pm Purchase your preview ticket here. Printed Matter Members receive free entry to the preview. Please present your membership card at the door. To join as a Member, click here. Free entrance HOURS AND... Continue Reading →
FotoEvidence Book Award with World Press Photo The annual 2019 FotoEvidence Book Award with World Press Photo will recognize a documentary photographer whose project demonstrates courage and commitment in addressing a violation of human rights, a significant injustice or an assault on human dignity. The selected project will be published as part of a series... Continue Reading →
LES (Lower East Side) Foto Book Fair LOCATION Foley Gallery 59 Orchard Street New York, New York 10002 HOURS July 21 | 11am - 7pm July 22 | 12pm - 6pm
LA Pages - Book Fair for Independent West Coast Publishers Dates: May 18-19-20th Times: 11am - 8pm Location: Mayra's Banquet Hall, 6075 Normandie Ave, Los Angeles (yes, believe it or not, just below South Park) This event is produced by 8-Ball Community, Bunny Jr and Ooga Booga, and it's a one time only, not for... Continue Reading →
Acid-Free LA Art Book Market, Blum & Poe 2018 copyright Douglas Stockdale This past weekend, May 4-6th, 2018 was the first Acid-Free LA Art Book Market held at Blum & Poe, Los Angeles, near the Culver City Art District. This is a new left coast art book event that occurred this weekend here in Southern... Continue Reading →
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