

Our Diverse Collection
Explore the collection of historic and contemporary Photobook works by women
Timeline
At our Reading Rooms, any of the listed books can be requested
Groundbreaking Women in Focus: 1843-1950
Looking at groundbreaking photobooks featuring the work of women photographers spanning over a century from the early 19th century to the mid-20th century, with their unique perspectives and contributions. It highlights often-overlooked narratives.
A Visual History:
Female Photographers 1950- 2000
Each book in this collection presents both stunning imagery but also encapsulates the social and cultural contexts of the times in which they were created.
Readers will gain insight into the challenges faced by women in photography and their remarkable achievements.
This collection covers the evolution of photography and the role of women within it.
The Role of Women Photographers in the early 21st Century
As the Photobook as an object has evolved so has the Women's contribution to the field changed.
Across Western markets, female artists increasingly turn to the Photobook to disseminate their work.
Within Asia, the Japanese market is thriving, yet it is not the case in other regions.
Contemporary Works By Women:
2020 on
Recent works have developed alongside the concept of the Photobook as the artist's book.
In these contemporary works, we see more artists working within their communities with fewer 'outsiders'
We see works from across the globe entering the market.
Anthologies of
Photobooks by Women
10x10 Photobooks (NY) has produced anthologies that compile the most significant works by women photographers;
'What They Saw: Historical Photobooks By Women 1843-1999'
'How We See Photobooks by Women'
It includes essays and critiques that delve into the impact women have on the medium.
These books serve as a testament to their enduring influence and the importance of recognizing their contributions.
The PhotoBook Today
Highlighting the role of the PhotoBook to the artist today
Other Publications on the Photobook
Various reflective publications on the Photobook have made significant contributions to our understanding.
We also have the following books available in our reading rooms.
‘The Photobook: A History Volume I'
-Gerry Badger, & Martin Parr
‘The Photobook: A History Volume II'
-Gerry Badger, & Martin Parr
'The Photobook: A History Volume III'
-Gerry Badger, & Martin Parr
'Japanese Photobooks of the 1960s and '70s'
- Ivan Vartanian and Ryuichi Kaneko
'Talking about Photobooks'
- Moritz Neumüller
'The Chinese Photobook'
- Martin Parr & Wassink Lundgren
'10×10 Japanese Photobooks' - Various
'The Women Who Changed Photography And How to Master Their Techniques' - Gemma Padley
'Breathing Space: Iranian women photographers' - Anahita Ghabaian
'Photobooks. Art Page by Page' - Various
'The Unofficial Archive- printed materials from Vietnam' - Various
'Understanding Photobooks: The Form and Content of the Photographic Book' - Jorg Colberg
'Photobook Conversations' - Ana Casas Broda, Anshika Varma and Duncan Wooldridge
'Photobooks & : a critical companion to the contemporary medium'- Matt Johnston
'The Photobook: from Talbot to Ruscha and beyond' - by Patrizia Di Bello, Colette Wilson and Shamoon Zamir
'Self Publish, Be Happy
A DIY Photobook Manual and Manifesto' - Bruno Ceschel
'Dynamics of the Photobooks market'-
Tiffany Jones
Other Articles on the Photobook
Trans Asia Photography "Photobook": An Introduction
Trans Asia Photography: Sexual Politics: Photobooks by Japanese Women, 1976-1979
Trans Asia Photography- Taking a Book for a Walk: A Conversation with Dayanita Singh
PHMuseum An Incomplete Guide To Photobook-Making
AnOther Magazine: The Photo Books by Women You Need to Know
Aperture: 12 Inspiring Photobooks by Women Photographers
Aperture: How to produce a photobook
Inspirational Photobooks by contemporary female artist
Podcasts on the Photobook
The Photo Vault- Chiara Capodici- Creating accessibility for PhotoBooks
Join the Photobook community on Discord
YouTube On the Photobook
The Photobook Guy
Photobooks by Women Talk- Getty
Websites
Josef Chladek
- An incredible collection of Photobooks allowing for online viewing.
ProtestInPhotobook
-Curated by Luciano Zuccaccia, this collection specialises in protest Photobooks from all over the world.
Hundred Heroines
Hundred Heroines is a contemporary museum and gallery dedicated to women in photography.
Women Photograph
- Working to raise the voices of women and nonbinary visual journalists.
Fast Forward
Promotes and engages with women and non-binary people in photography across the globe.
Other Photobook Resources
Hong Kong
Lumenvisum
Phoboko
Meteor
Koon Man Space
Blue Lotus
HKIPF
Singapore
Objectifs
YourLocalNewsStand
Taiwan
Moom Bookstore
Vietnam
Matca
Japan
Shashasha
India
Offset Projects
Australia
Slow Burn Books
UK
Photobook Junkies
Photobook Store
Women & The Photobook
Emma Davies and Philippa James take photobooks by women 'on the road' with a pop-up library.