Photobooks by Women

Our Mission

Based in Asia, PhotobooksByWomen.org, aims to elevate and showcase the remarkable contributions of women photographers throughout history. Our pop-up library offers a unique opportunity to engage with photobooks that reflect diverse narratives and artistic expressions.Join us in the reading rooms and talks.Most importantly, let's connect!Our curated collection of photobooks highlights women's unique perspectives and stories.

Inspired Beginnings

Photobooksbywomen.org was founded to illuminate the rich history of women’s photographic work through the medium of the Photobook.The groundbreaking publications by 10x10 Photobooks New YorkWhat They Saw: Historical Photobooks by Women, 1843–1999 andHow We See: Photobooks by Womenignited a global movement.Inspired by the concept of reading rooms dedicated to showcasing Photobooks by Women, Falmouth University Photography MA graduates Philippa James and Emma Davies carried the vision forward in the UK. Having successfully established many pop-up Photobooks By Women reading rooms, they actively encourage the next cohort of Falmouth University MA students, with the help of  Lecturer Colin Pantall.  In the future, this will also bring reading rooms to Europe and Jamaica. This showcase of Photobooks by Women across Asia is born out of that nurturing.And remember! The world's first photobook was by a woman!Anna Atkins Photographs of British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions (1843–53) .

Photobooks By Women Anna Atkins Cyanotype British Algae

Community Focus

The library serves as a community resource, inviting students and photography enthusiasts to explore and appreciate the diverse narratives and artistic expressions created by women.

A Platform for Recognition

By showcasing both historical and contemporary photobooks, we aim to elevate the visibility of women's contributions to the art of photography, ensuring their stories are told and celebrated.We would like to acknowledge the following Photobook sales platforms that list 'Photobooks By Women' on specific Links
Offset Bookshop New Delhi, IndiaAperture New York, U.S.A.The Photobook Store U.K.100Prints Photography BooksMade In WonderCafe Lehmitz

Photobooks By Women Female photographers in History Historic images of women photographers

Notable Photobooks

Explore a carefully curated selection of photobooks that highlight the unique perspectives and experiences of women photographers across different eras.

Our Mission

Based in Asia, PhotobooksByWomen.org, aims to elevate and showcase the remarkable contributions of women photographers throughout history. Our pop-up library offers a unique opportunity to engage with photobooks that reflect diverse narratives and artistic expressions.

Join us in the reading rooms and talks.

Most importantly, let's connect!

Our curated collection of photobooks highlights women's unique perspectives and stories.

Our Vision

By providing access to both historical and contemporary photobooks, we hope to inspire future generations of photographers and artists in regions, particularly across Asia.

Experience the materiality and narrative you get with this 'hands on' opportunity

Join Our Community

Become part of a growing community that values the voices of Women in photography.

Participate in discussions, workshops, and events that promote awareness and appreciation of women's contributions to photography.

Inspired Beginnings

Photobooksbywomen.org was founded to illuminate the rich history of women’s photographic work through the medium of the Photobook.

The groundbreaking publications by 10x10 Photobooks New York

What They Saw: Historical Photobooks by Women, 1843–1999

and

How We See: Photobooks by Women

ignited a global movement.

Inspired by the concept of reading rooms dedicated to showcasing Photobooks by Women, Falmouth University Photography MA graduates Philippa James and Emma Davies carried the vision forward in the UK.

Having successfully established many pop-up Photobooks By Women reading rooms, they actively encourage the next cohort of Falmouth University MA students, with the help of Lecturer

Colin Pantall. In the future, this will also bring reading rooms to Europe and Jamaica.

This showcase of Photobooks by Women across Asia is born out of that nurturing.

And remember! The world's first photobook was by a woman!

Anna Atkins Photographs of British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions (1843–53) .

Community Focus

The library serves as a community resource, inviting students and photography enthusiasts to explore and appreciate the diverse narratives and artistic expressions created by women.

A Platform for Recognition

By showcasing both historical and contemporary photobooks, we aim to elevate the visibility of women's contributions to the art of photography, ensuring their stories are told and celebrated.

We would like to acknowledge the following Photobook sales platforms that list

'Photobooks By Women' on specific Links

Offset Bookshop New Delhi, India

Aperture New York, U.S.A.

The Photobook Store U.K.

100Prints Photography Books

Made In Wonder

Cafe Lehmitz

Notable Photobooks

Explore a carefully curated selection of photobooks that highlight the unique perspectives and experiences of women photographers across different eras.