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The Photobook10x10 Photobooks : "The historiography of photobooks has been too narrow."In this episode, The Photobook features Olga Yatskevich and Russet Lederman, the co-founders of 10 x 10 Photobooks, an organisation that is synonymous with the dissemination and understanding of photobooks today. Founded in 2012, 10 x 10 has fostered engagement with the global photobook community through reading rooms, salons, publications, online communities and research grants. In 2018, 10 x 10 published a pivotal anthology called How We See: Photobooks by Women that finally acknowledged a feminist history of bookmaking. It was soon followed by What They Saw: Historical Photobooks by Women and Flashpoint!- two recent publications edited by Olga and Russet - that continue to showcase d...2025-07-2033 min
The PhotobookDebsuddha : "A book is a powerful archival object."In this episode, The Photobook Podcast features Kolkata-based photographer and debutante bookmaker Debsuddha Banerjee, who's work often explores personal narratives and the lives of his family and close friends. In 2024, he published Crossroads, which examines kinship, sisterhood and companionship through the lives of his two aunts Gayatri & Swati Goswami. The book was published by Images Vevey and shortlisted for the Arles Author Book Award earlier this month. Join us as we delve into Suddha's invigorating world filled with loss and longing, but also hope and love. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------To know more about our lates...2025-06-2139 min
The PhotobookDebsuddha : "My aunts edited my photographs in a very organic way."In this episode, The Photobook Podcast features Kolkata-based photographer and debutante bookmaker Debsuddha Banerjee, who's work often explores personal narratives and the lives of his family and close friends. In 2024, he published Crossroads, which examines kinship, sisterhood and companionship through the lives of his two aunts Gayatri & Swati Goswami. The book was published by Images Vevey and shortlisted for the Arles Author Book Award earlier this month. Join us as we delve into Suddha's invigorating world filled with loss and longing, but also hope and love. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------To know more about our lates...2025-06-2133 min
The PhotobookLukas Birk : "We must think about local materiality and printing practices."In this episode, The Photobook Podcast features noted photographer, publisher and curator Lukas Birk. Over the years, Lukas has continuously engaged with vernacular image-making practices in China, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan & Myanmar, leading to the publication of many photobooks including Indian Minute Camera Photographers and Afghan Box Camera. Additionally, he established Fraglich Publishing with the goal of making books by other authors, often focusing on overlooked or forgotten visual histories. Join us as we learn about Lukas' many projects and his deep commitment to local bookmaking practices and traditions.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------To know more about our latest epi...2025-06-0541 min
The PhotobookAlana Hunt : "I don't approach bookmaking through images."In this episode, The Photobook features multidisciplinary Australian artist and writer Alana Hunt. Author of several artist books, Alana's bookmaking practice extends beyond images and stems from her deeply personal and research-oriented approach. Join us as we unravel Alana's artistic motivations and singular approach to bookmaking. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To know more about our latest episodes, follow us on Instagram at @thephotobookpodcast or write to us at thephotobookpodcast@gmail.comYou can find Priyanka Chharia at @madamphotographer and Alana Hunt at @alanavhunt on Instagram. The Photobook Podcast is g...2025-05-0756 min
The PhotobookSteevez Rodgriguez : "Is a camera needed to produce visuals?"In this episode, #ThePhotobookPodcast features Chennai-based photographer and curator Steevez Rodriguez. An alumnus of Speos in Paris and Pathshala in Dhaka, Steevez often works on personal narratives inspired by his sociopolitical environment. Join us as we catch up with Steevez, who shares his continual experiments in bookmaking, especially his ongoing project Last Seen.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To know more about our latest episodes, follow us on Instagram at @thephotobookpodcast or write to us at thephotobookpodcast@gmail.comYou can find Priyanka Chharia at @madamphotographer and Steevez at @thesteevez on Instagram. 2025-03-2834 min
The PhotobookDuncan Wooldridge & Lucy Soutter : "The book is a collaborative form."In this episode, The Photobook features UK-based artists Lucy Soutter and Duncan Wooldridge. Author of Why Art Photography?, Lucy is a reader in photography at the University of Westminster and a founding member of the Global Photographies Network along with Duncan Wooldridge, author of To Be Determined and a reader of Photography at the School of Digital Arts in Manchester. Join us as we begin a new season of #ThePhotobookPodcast by sharing a few poignant perspectives on photography, photobooks and contemporary art.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------To know more about our latest episodes, follow us...2025-03-1158 min
The PhotobookIshan Tankha : "All of us have Kevin Carter moments."In this episode, The Photobook features Ishan Tankha, a Delhi-based photographer and photo editor. Over the years, Ishan has covered a range of subjects ranging from student protests in Delhi and crop burning in Punjab to economic collapse in Sri Lanka and the ongoing political conflict in Chhattisgarh. Join us as we speak to him post the launch of his recent book, Still, Life.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To know more about our latest episodes, follow us on Instagram at @thephotobookpodcast or write to us at thephotobookpodcast@gmail.comYou can find Priyanka Chharia at @madamphotographer a...2024-12-3046 min
The PhotobookRukminee Guha Thakurta : "The book has always been an art object."In this episode, The Photobook features publication designer and founder of Letterpress Design Studio, Rukminee Guha Thakurta. An alumnus of NID Ahmedabad, Rukminee has designed multiple photobooks including Richard Barthlomoew's The Art Critic, Dayanita Singh's File Room and Raghu Rai's Trees. Join us as we come away inspired by her design philosophy and rigorous studio practice.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To know more about our latest episodes, follow us on Instagram at @thephotobookpodcast or write to us at thephotobookpodcast@gmail.com.You can find Priyanka Chharia at @madamphotographer and Rukminee Guha Thakurta at @rukminee_guha_thakurta on Instagram.2024-12-1530 min
The PhotobookAparna Nori : "Authenticity is what makes a book special."In this episode, The Photobook features Aparna Nori, a visual artist living between Singapore and Bangalore. Author of How to Climb a Tree, Aparna's diverse image-making practice includes bookmaking, video, installation, alternative and digital photography. Join us as we soak up some of her unique experiences working as an artist and bookmaker in Southeast Asia.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To know more about our latest episodes, follow us on Instagram at @thephotobookpodcast or write to us at thephotobookpodcast@gmail.com.You can find Priyanka Chharia at @madamphotographer and Aparna Nori at @aparna_nori on Instagram.2024-10-1855 min
The PhotobookSmita Sharma : "Photography is not fast food."In this episode, The Photobook features Delhi-based photojournalist and storyteller Smita Sharma. Join us as we journey from Shillong and Pune to New York and Bangladesh in the making of Smita’s debut photobook We Cry in Silence.
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The PhotobookPrashant Panjiar : "It's the responsibility of the makers to find new audiences."In this episode, The Photobook features Prashant Panjiar, a seasoned photojournalist and author of Indianisms, That Which Is Unseen, King, Commoner, Citizen, and others. As the co-founder of the Delhi Photo Festival, Nazar Foundation and Goa Open Arts Festival, Prashant has always been at the forefront of shaping the photography landscape in the subcontinent. Join us as we delve deeper into Prashant's bookmaking practice standing the tests of trials, tribulations and time.
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2024-07-2653 min
The PhotobookSrinivas Kuruganti : "Make it jazz, not classical."In this episode, The Photobook features Srinivas Kuruganti, a Delhi-based photographer, photo editor and author of Pictures in My Hand of a Boy I Still Resemble. As Srini rummages through his archives filled with photographs from his early years as an engineering student in the USA to later periods of his adult life, we unearth the simple joys of celebrating the everyday. Join us as we learn how to build, preserve and work with a personal archive.
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The PhotobookDinesh Khanna : "Photography ka software insaan hai!"In this episode, The Photobook features acclaimed photographer, educator and curator Dinesh Khanna. With over 30 years of experience as a professional photographer, Dinesh's photographs testify to the vigorous realities of everyday India. His monographs include Bazaar, Living
Faith, The President's Bodyguard and Life in Rashtrapati Bhawan. Join us as we trace the evolution of his photographic and bookmaking practice.
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The PhotobookAnurag Banerjee : "I always think in a series of images."In this episode, The Photobook features Anurag Banerjee, a photographer based between Mumbai and Shillong. Author of I’m Not Here and The Songs of Our People, Anurag ushers us through the intricacies of self-publishing like a pro. Join us as we learn how to price, produce and print a photobook from scratch.
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The PhotobookUzma Mohsin : "Photography is ever-expanding and it's very fluid right now as a medium."In this episode, The Photobook features Delhi-based photographer and prolific bookmaker Uzma Mohsin. Recipient of the Alkazi Foundation Grant for Documentary Photography, Uzma shares her multi-layered artistic practice and approach to bookmarking that includes photography, drawing, doodles and collage. Join us as we learn how to observe, experiment and master the book form.
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You can find Priyanka Chharia at @madamphotographer and Uzma Mohsin at @uzmamohsin o...2024-02-0237 min
The PhotobookAnshika Varma : "The idea is for the book to not overwhelm you."In its inaugural episode, The Photobook brings you an unfiltered take on the independent publishing landscape in South Asia. Our guest Anshika Varma, founder of Offset Projects, shares her compelling experiences as a photographer, curator and publisher. Join us as we learn about Anshika’s photographic practice centred around her ongoing project The Wall and explore the humble beginnings of Offset Pitara, a travelling library taking the photobook to the people.
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