TBW Books is an independent photography book publishing company founded by Paul Schiek in 2005 after publishing his book, Good By Angels. Following its debut, the company progressed to publishing the works of Schiek’s friends and peers.
Subscription Series:
Every year, TBW Books invites four accomplished artists working in the photographic medium to present an intensely personal and poetic exploration of their work to be released in the form of a book. Represented by one book in this four book series, each artist is given complete creative control. These gifted individuals craft powerful, surprising, and completely uncompromised works that implore the viewer to contemplate the relationships between images. The books provide an unparalleled glimpse into the thinking processes of who we consider to be four of today's most exciting image-makers.
All components of the books are printed and assembled proudly in Oakland, CA. We recognize the value of keeping resources within the community, and are committed to doing business with like-minded, independent printing professionals.
Past Subscription Series have been recognized and collected by many prominent galleries, museums and institutions, and have also been featured in many articles in contemporary art and culture magazines.
Our subscription series and format is a novel idea that has already made an impact on the art and publishing worlds. By offering these books only as a set, we seek to preserve the relationships that take place between them. Our commitment to publishing a variety of both established and early career artists contrasts the art world’s habit of disconnecting artists based on their generations. We feel the dialogue between the works of different artists emphasizes that great photographs come from a place unaffected by time or space, and instead act as independent truths.
The Subscription Series is a limited edition, hand numbered book series that is released quarterly. Book quantities are limited to 750 unsigned subscriptions and 50 signed subscriptions.
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