Self-published photo books go from last resorts to museum treasures | Public Radio International

Self-published photo books go from last resorts to museum treasures | Public Radio International

Self-published is usually seen as a last resort for the rejected author, but don’t tell that to photographers. Self-publishing has become a huge hit for photographers looking to get their work out, and the limited editions are valuable commodities for collectors and even museums.

From CJ Chilvers comes this excellent story about how photographers are doing well with self-publishing photo books. Increasingly, I think photo books are the best way to not only preserve the photos that truly matter to us but also to make sure we actually remember to look at them weeks, months, or years from now.