Photobooks are based on an idea or concept, with all aspects of the book, not only the photography, being aimed at the presentation and experience of the idea or concept to the reader. It differs from a book of photographs, where the book is the container for the photographs. What's looked for in a photobook is particular attention to the book as an object, in which the selection of images, sequence, scale typography, and materials are all carefully considered.
ASSESSMENT DATES FOR SUBMISSIONS
2023
6th October 2023
Fellowship SPACES AVAILABLE
Associate SPACES AVAILABLE
Submission to arrive by:
15th September
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the nature of the submissions, Photobook assessments are held without an audience.
Photobooks: A talk by Former Co-Chair Stewart Wall ARPS
Former Co-Chair of the Photobooks genre, Stewart Wall ARPS, hosted an online talk about the Distinctions Photobooks genre.
In this talk, he covers what a photobook is and what the Photobooks panel are looking for when it comes to an assessment.
You can watch the talk on this page or on YouTube↗
Making Books: A guide to creating hand-crafted books
By The London Centre for Book Arts (LCBA)
Understanding Photobooks: The Form and Content of the Photographic Book
By Dr. Jorg M. Colberg
Photobooks &: a critical companion to the contemporary medium
By Matt Johnston
The RPS does not endorse any of these photobooks.
2022 - 2023
Photographer, author and self-publisher
Lecturer in Photography
Maker of individually creative photography books
Photobook Maker and Collector
Specialist in hand-made books
Photographer and Graphic Designer specialising in books and magazines
Photographer, author and self-publisher
Senior Lecturer in Photography
Photographer, Papermaker, Designer/Maker of unique hand made books & Artist.
For help with your Photobook application, please contact:
Distinctions Department
E: distinctions@rps.org
Office Hours: 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday.
