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World’s best wildlife photographers join together in global project to redefine the ‘Big Five’

World's best wildlife photographers join together in global project to redefine the 'Big Five'

Jan 30, 2023 by Alex Baker Add Comment
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Over 160 of the world’s greatest wildlife photographers and conservationists have been brought together in a photography-inspired mission. The aim is to celebrate the beauty of the animal world, to raise awareness of the crucial issues facing the world’s wildlife, and redefine the meaning of the hunting trophy term “The Big Five”.

The mission has resulted in a beautiful photo book called “The New Big Five,” which was the brainchild of Wildlife photographer Graeme Green. Until recently, the Big Five referred to the five big-game animals that were most difficult for colonial hunters to shoot and kill for trophies.

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Paul McCartney announces new photo book that includes never before seen Beatles’ images

Paul McCartney announces new Beatles photo book that includes never before seen images

Jan 26, 2023 by Alex Baker Add Comment
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Former Beatle Paul McCartney has announced the release of his new photo book titled “1964: Eyes Of The Storm“. The book contains 275 images that have never been seen by the public before and was taken entirely by the musician himself.

The project takes a look back at the few months spanning the end of 1963 and the start of 1964 when the Beatles were taking off in both the UK and the USA. The images offer an intimate glimpse behind the scenes of what was then the world’s biggest pop band.

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Photographer Chris Ranier spends 40 years capturing sacred sites and moments across the world

Oct 18, 2022 by Dunja Djudjic Add Comment
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Chris Rainier, a documentary photographer and National Geographic explorer, has been devoted to exploring and understanding the sacred. What does sacred mean for different people and different cultures from all corners of the globe? Is it a landscape, a nature’s wonder, a man-made building, or a language?

Searching for answers to these questions, Chris spent the last forty years traveling across all seven continents and photographing what different people see as sacred. He collected it all in his book Sacred: In Search of Meaning, and today we share with you some of the magnificent photos he took on his long journey.

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Publishing a photo book part four: Self-publishing

Jul 28, 2022 by Polly Gaillard 1 Comment
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Finding a publisher to take on your project and print your book may take years, and proposal rejections can feel demoralizing. Suppose you’ve invested a significant amount of time and energy into photographing a project or want to showcase your portfolio without jumping through hoops of submitting to publishers — in that case, self-publishing a photobook is a viable option. [Read More…]

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Publishing a photo book part three: Independent publishers

Jul 21, 2022 by Polly Gaillard Add Comment
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There are three avenues for publishing a photobook — traditional publishers, independent publishers (also known as indie presses), and self-publishing. This article will take a deep dive into indie presses. They are known for printing highly creative, beautifully crafted books that are as unique in design as the art that comprises their pages. The book becomes an extension of the photographers’ project — an art object in its own right.
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Publishing a photo book part two: Traditional publishers

Jul 20, 2022 by Polly Gaillard Add Comment
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Large traditional photobook publishers are highly selective in their choices of what photography books they publish. They must carefully consider the artist’s reputation and the project’s marketability while also examining profit margins before publishing a photobook. From the design process to the book’s production, distribution, and marketing, their investment is enormous, involving many people to bring the book to fruition. Publishers like Phaidon, Chronicle Books, Damiani, and Steidl publish successful fine art photographers who have a base of collectors, gallery representation, and museum exhibitions. Traditional publishers assume the financial burden of the book — from design and production to marketing and distribution, with the photographer earning a percentage of royalties on each book sold, thus separating them from other publishing avenues.

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Publishing a photo book part one: The basics

Jul 19, 2022 by Polly Gaillard Add Comment
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The number of photobook publishing companies has increased dramatically over the past two decades. Before 1999, there were approximately 92 presses compared to over 480 operating in 2021. Additionally, a photographer’s desire to publish photobooks has grown — as a means of self-promotion and self-expression. The accessibility to design tools and print-on-demand services has made it so that anyone can publish their work. But should they? This series of four articles will examine the ins and outs of photobook publishing. From traditional publishing houses to independent presses and self-publishing.

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Former US President Donald Trump is publishing a photo book of his time in the office

Nov 24, 2021 by Dunja Djudjic Add Comment
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Donald Trump, Former President of the United States, has published a book of photos. Yup, you read that right. “Our Journey Together” is a photography book showing moments from Trump’s time in the office.

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Wu Tang Clan’s limited-edition photo book comes in a 400-pound sculpture

Mar 17, 2021 by Dunja Djudjic 3 Comments
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Hip hop icons Wu Tang Clan have announced a limited-edition photo book with a pretty unusual concept. Other than being “the biggest and rarest book in the history of Hip Hop,” it’s being delivered inside of a 400-pound (~200kg) sculpture.

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This Sistine Chapel photo book was made from 270,000 photos and costs $22,000

Nov 4, 2020 by Dunja Djudjic 6 Comments
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You’ve always wanted to visit Rome and see the Sistine Chapel, but you can’t travel because of the pandemic? Worry not, there’s now a book made from impressive 270,000 images of the iconic chapel. The only problem is that the book itself costs way more than a journey to Italy – the price tag is a whopping $22,000.

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