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Photography and the book symposium

  • Date: 16th March 13

    Time: 9:30AM - 7:00PM

    Location: Chethams Library, Long Millgate, Manchester

    Postcode: M3 1SB

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    Contact: Ian Beesley HonFRPS

    Email:

    Phone: 01204 903362

    Cost: £30.00

    Members Rate: £25.00

    Type: Other

    Group: Contemporary

    Region: North West

The Royal Photographic Society with the University of Bolton and  Chethams Library, present Photography and the book symposium on Saturday 16 March 2013 at Chethams Library Manchester

Photography and the book
In recent years there has been rapid growth in the field of photo-books and with that considerable interest in the photo -book not only as a collectable artefact, but also as a preferred or alternative way of exhibiting and distributing photography. This symposium will discuss the historical context of the photobook, the practicalities of getting published, the effects of self-publication and a consideration of whether the photo books are improving in quality and what makes a great photobook. This symposium will lead by four leading commentators on photography.

 

Schedule

0930 -1000   Registration

1000-1015    Introduction Ian Beesley  & Michael Powell

1015 -1115   Colin Harding: Curator of Photographic technology NMM.The Historical development of the photobook from Fox Talbot to Tony Ray Jones.
                    
1115-1130    Tea Break

1130-1230     Dewi Lewis: Publisher and curator of photography. The logistics of publishing,funding, and publisher selection.

1230 -1400    Lunch break

1400-1500     Chris Coekin: Photographer as publisher, why self publish, production decisions and how they connect to subject/ideas/inspiration.

1500-1600     Geoff Dyer: Author and critic, “The on going moment” where the idea came from, the tradition its is part of, its problems and its themes

1600-1700     Panel discussion

1700 -1900  Drinks reception, exhibition of photo books by MA photography graduates from the University of Bolton.

During the day they will be the opportunity to take tours of the library and exhibition Godlies, Merries and Pleasant Histories: the chapbook tradition 1731-2013'

There will also be an exhibition of contemporary photo-books.

Click below to book tickets:

£25 - RPS members and students HERE

£25 - Redeye Members HERE

£30 - Non members HERE