Book publishing Archives - The Los Angeles Center of Photography

Self-Publishing, From Start to Finish with Kris Graves (Online Learning – Six Sessions)

Learn how to produce, design, and publish your own photo book in this hands-on course led by renowned artist and publisher Kris Graves. Ideal for photographers ready to share their stories on their own terms.

Publishing a Photo Book with Harvey Stein (Online Learning – Seven Sessions)

This seven-week workshop is a nuts and bolts exploration of the steps necessary to successfully approach publishers and what to do when they say yes.

Design Your Own Photo Book with Elizabeth Avedon (Online Learning – Four Sessions)

Learn the art and craft of photobook design with renowned curator and designer Elizabeth Avedon in this hands-on workshop covering editing, sequencing, typography, and the visual language of compelling book design.

The Creative Process of Making a Photo Book with Mona Kuhn (Webinar)

This webinar focuses primarily on the creative process of making a photo book. Using her work as an example, Mona Kuhn will also offer a behind-the-scenes glimpse.

How to Present Your Work to Publishers with Caleb Cain Marcus (Webinar)

In this webinar, Caleb will cover how publishing a photobook has changed and strategies for presenting your work to publishers in this new landscape.

Photo Zines in Your Practice: Get Your Work Out Into the World! with Jeff Phillips (Webinar)

Enjoy a fun and fast-paced tour of the zine universe while exploring how visual artists at all career levels are creating zines as original book art objects, new modes of storytelling, promotions for exhibitions, and engaging new audiences—while getting their work out into the world!

To Be Published or Self-Publish? Options & Considerations for Artists Today with Mary Virginia Swanson (Webinar)

The print-on-demand revolution as well as an increasing number of small presses interested in photography titles has opened up new publishing possibilities for artists. In this informative and richly illustrated presentation, Mary Virginia Swanson will demystify the process of making a photo book from the perspectives of traditional trade, small press, and self-publishing paths, helping participants determine the pros/cons of each.

From Print to Press: A Complete Guide to Photo Book Publishing with Caleb Cain Marcus (Online Learning – Six Sessions)

In this immersive six-session workshop, acclaimed designer and photographer Caleb Cain Marcus guides photographers in transforming their image series into published photo books, covering everything from developing compelling proposals to navigating publishing logistics. Participants will engage in collaborative discussions and one-on-one sessions, refining their projects and preparing impactful presentations for potential publishers.

Photobook Roundtable Discussion (Online Event)

Join our fellow Members Rohina Hoffman, Michael Honegger, and Jacque Rupp as we celebrate their recently published photobooks and engage in a lively discussion about the process of creating a photobook from beginning to end. Topics covered include:

Publishing a Photo Book with Harvey Stein (Online Learning – Seven Sessions)

This seven-week workshop is a nuts and bolts exploration of the steps necessary to successfully approach publishers and what to do when they say yes.