The Photobook Histories Collection

“This collection is a brilliant primer for the study of how the photobook has developed since the early German books and how this period kicked off the development of the photobook. Most of the classic reference books are included, with some delicious idiosyncrasies from recent times, thus creating an important collection of the history of the photobook

Martin Parr - Author of A Photobook History, volumes 1, 2 & 3

This photobook collection was brought together over the past 30 years with the intention of representing a broad range of titles dating from the late 19th century to the modern day.

There are many rare and beautiful books in outstanding condition which sit alongside a diverse range of titles which have been historically overlooked but have now become an important part of the contemporary photobook ‘canon’.

There is no single photobook history, thus the title of this collection which is intended to form the foundation of further discoveries from both the past and the future.

It was a labour of love gathering these books together and the intention is now for them to find a new home.