The Photobook: An Independent Art

Throughout its history, photography has been diversifying modes of production and distribution. Among them, the photobook is certainly one of the best known and the most consistent, making the Eighth Art indissociable from paper. To create book-objects, many publishers engage in a creative competition. Many do it out of love, and know how to take risks that encourage emerging talents. Before we enter this world apart, let’s take a look at what happens on the other side of the page.

Stories
- March 22, 2023

by Julien Hory

At half past eight on an unseasonably mild February morning, Yves was waiting for the delivery man: “He was supposed to come yesterday, but got stuck behind a street demonstration. As a result, I’m the one who needs to deal with this today.”

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Julien Hory

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