Publish Your Photography Book
Darius D. Himes & Mary Virginia Swanson

“A photobook is a space that visually conveys stories that words cannot fully express, a cinematic sequence composed of scattered moments in a poetic rhythm. Creating a photobook is like building a house for the soul, holding the unseen processes of various senses and thoughts.” _Sangyon Joo

The first book to demystify the process of producing and publishing a book of photographs, “Publish Your Photography Book” was originally released in 2011 and subsequently sold out two editions. Datz Press, through an exclusive contract with Radius Books, presents the Korean translation. This guidebook will be highly beneficial to those who dream of encountering a broader world through photography.

Now more than ever, for both aspiring artists and established professional photographers, the question is, “How should I publish a book of my photographs?” This book leads the reader through a detailed exploration of precisely that question. It is presented in eight sections that aim to position the reader in a historical context; present the choice of traditional versus independent publishing; give a thorough understanding of the nuts and bolts of photography book publishing; outline the steps of making, marketing, and selling your book; delineate the major issues around rare and collectible photography books; and provide a broad sampling of discussions and interviews with published photographers of all ranks and influence.

Photographs can be disseminated in many ways, but the book has lasting appeal and lasting accessibility. This volume aims to speak to and engage anyone who has ever wished to see a book of their photographs out in the world.


Author | Darius D. Himes
He is the founder of Photo Eye Booklist, a journal specializing in photo books, and is an expert in various fields of photography, including education, publication, contribution, and work sales. As the co-founder of Redius Books, he has been in the role of the board of directors until now. He served as the director of the San Francisco Frankel Gallery and is currently the international director of photography for auction house Christie's, overseeing the global team.

Author | Mary Virginia Swanson
She is an educator, writer, and marketing expert in photography, and is a respected adviser to many artists and arts organizations. The author's unique and broad knowledge and experience in exhibition, collecting, and marketing provide various perspectives that artists need. As a professional photography consultant, she is currently serving as a mentor to help artists and other non-profit art organizations grow through his specialized photography education seminars.

Translator | Hyunjoo Cho
She holds an BFA in art history from Columbia University, and a MFA in from art research from Tokyo University of the Arts. She conducted a PhD study on the cultural and social significance of publishing contemporary artist books at the University of the Arts London. As a contemporary art researcher interested in writing, interviews, photography, and installation, she focuses on topics such as the ecology of art, value, and artistic labor. And she runs a translation research group(Translation Cases) and participates in translation of numerous thesis and exhibition catalogs. She translated “All the Beauty in the World: The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me”(Simon & Schuster, 2023).

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First Edition, 2000 copies
2024
18 × 24.5 cm
304 pages
Softcover
ISBN 978-89-97605-64-4

* Proofreading: Mijin Jeong
* Printing: Youngshinsa

* This Korean edition is a translation of the original English edition published by Radius Books.