Published
Subtitle: photobooks in Sweden
By: Niclas Östlind
Contributors: Young, Andrew, translator
Publisher: Koenig Books
Published: 2019
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 312
ISBN-13: 9783960984757
Copyright date: 2019
Subjects: Photobooks; History
Description: Published: Photobooks in Sweden' is the first survey and study of the history of photobooks in Sweden - from the earliest examples from 1860s with glued in albumin prints to the contemporary photobook that expand the idea of what a book can be. 'Published; has a unique perspective since it focuses on the practitioners engaged in the photobook, and together create the scene of photobooks. Ten of the most influential photographers, publishers, designers, collectors, librarians, writers and booksellers in Sweden are interviewed about their work and views on the photobook. The interviews show that the photobook culture is a truly international phenomenon. The books in 'Published: Photobooks in Sweden' are grouped in three different themes that are crucial for photography and reflect the content of the books: Society, Ego and Image. The historical background and development of the photobook culture in Sweden is the target of the introductory essay.
Notes: "This book is published in conjunction with the research project 'Photography in Print & Circulation at the Hasselblad Foundation and Valand Academy'"--back cover.