Wednesday
Jun022010
Self Publish - Be Happy
Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at 5:46AM 
In previous posts I have discussed the global increase in activity around the publishing of photo books and this weekend event in London is a wonderful example of how independent publishing is growing.
In particular I like the model for an event that celebrates independent publishing at all levels.
The self publishing of photo books and zines is moving away from the "drag and drop" production houses such as Blurb and focusing on DIY production including the finest quality artist books made with quality pigment prints or even hand printed platinum or gelatin silver prints and letterpress text pages.
Self Publish, Be Happy Weekend at The Photographers' Gallery, London, UK 5-6 June 2010
A weekend showcase of 60 exceptional contemporary DIY photobooks, selected by Bruno Ceschel. A talk, and signings throughtout the weekend, will provide an opportunity for art book lovers to discuss, admire and buy publications originating from around the world. From the more obscure zines assembled in student bedrooms to impeccably printed photobooks, Self Publish, Be Happy Weekend will offer inspiration and happiness for everybody.
Featuring work by: Adam Murray & Robert Parkinson, Alastair Levy, Alec Soth, Alex Mctigue, Alexander Binder, Alexandra Klein and Charlotte Cotton, Asa Johannesson, Asher Penn, Aubrey Mayer, Charlotte Dumas, David Schoerner, Derek Henderson, Erik Kessels, Erik Van Der Wejjde, Esther Teichmann, Gerry Badger, Grant Willing, Heather McDonough, Jan Von Holleben, Japp Scheeren, Jason Evans, Jeff Luker, Jeremie Egry and Nicolas Poillot, Joachim Schmid, Joshua Deaner, Karol Radziszewski, Katrina Umber, Lester B. Morrison, Lina Scheynius, Lucas Blalock, Marten Lange, Maxwell Anderson, Morten Andersen, Morten Spaberg, Ofer Wolberger, Patrick Waugh, Ricardo Cases, Richard Renaldi, Sam Falls, Sebastien Girard, Shane Lavalette, Sjoerd Knibbeler, Sophie Morner, Stephen Gill, Terence Hannum, Tim Barber and Victor Sira.
Self Publish, Be Happy is an organisation founded in 2010 with the aim of celebrating and promoting self-published photobooks through events (such as fairs, exhibitions and conferences), publications and online exposure. Self Publish, Be Happy also organises workshops that help artists and photographers make and publish their own books.
A weekend showcase of 60 exceptional contemporary DIY photobooks, selected by Bruno Ceschel. A talk, and signings throughtout the weekend, will provide an opportunity for art book lovers to discuss, admire and buy publications originating from around the world. From the more obscure zines assembled in student bedrooms to impeccably printed photobooks, Self Publish, Be Happy Weekend will offer inspiration and happiness for everybody.
Featuring work by: Adam Murray & Robert Parkinson, Alastair Levy, Alec Soth, Alex Mctigue, Alexander Binder, Alexandra Klein and Charlotte Cotton, Asa Johannesson, Asher Penn, Aubrey Mayer, Charlotte Dumas, David Schoerner, Derek Henderson, Erik Kessels, Erik Van Der Wejjde, Esther Teichmann, Gerry Badger, Grant Willing, Heather McDonough, Jan Von Holleben, Japp Scheeren, Jason Evans, Jeff Luker, Jeremie Egry and Nicolas Poillot, Joachim Schmid, Joshua Deaner, Karol Radziszewski, Katrina Umber, Lester B. Morrison, Lina Scheynius, Lucas Blalock, Marten Lange, Maxwell Anderson, Morten Andersen, Morten Spaberg, Ofer Wolberger, Patrick Waugh, Ricardo Cases, Richard Renaldi, Sam Falls, Sebastien Girard, Shane Lavalette, Sjoerd Knibbeler, Sophie Morner, Stephen Gill, Terence Hannum, Tim Barber and Victor Sira.
Self Publish, Be Happy is an organisation founded in 2010 with the aim of celebrating and promoting self-published photobooks through events (such as fairs, exhibitions and conferences), publications and online exposure. Self Publish, Be Happy also organises workshops that help artists and photographers make and publish their own books.
Related Workshops & Events Coming Up Soon At Lúz
Lauren's limited edition, self published artists book Displaced has just been released. Letterpress work by Inge Bruggman and hand bound by bookmaker John DeMerritt.
To order, please visit our BOOKS page (Our gallery copy of Lauren's book Displaced will be on display by June 5th!)
August 7: Portfolio Reviews with Lauren Henkin
August 10,11, & 12: Bookbinding for Artists & Photographers with Don Taylor
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