Announcing Photobook Bristol 2014
The first Photobook Weekend in the UK has been announced for June 2014.The event will feature local photographer Martin Parr, as well as many others.Co-hosted by IC Visual Lab and RRB Photobooks, the...
View ArticleWiegand's Wunderkammer #2: 'Frkos'
Wiegand’s second Wunderkammer investigates Frkos, a beautiful Czech children’s photobook. There aren’t many children’s books that are illustrated with photography. Fewer than you would think, anyway....
View ArticleWiegand's Wunderkammer #3, Menschen im Fahrstuhl.
Wiegand's Wunderkammer #3, Menschen im Fahrstuhl (People in the elevator)Since 1946, Axel Springer´s publishing company has been one of the most influential opinion makers in Germany, equally famous...
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Wiegand's Wunderkammer #4, 'WIR IN BERLIN'(We in our Berlin)In 1965 one of the finest books about East Berlin was published by 'Verlag der Nation'. This followed 'Verliebt in Berlin' by Edith Rimkus...
View ArticleThe Ghost Train Man and a missing box of "Strangely Familiar": Reunited
A few weeks ago I visited Peter Mitchell in Leeds. As we went through his files we came across a photograph of Francis, the Ghost Train Man. I had seen the picture before, in a lecture Peter gave in...
View ArticleNews for September
There's a chill in the air and the days are getting shorter. We are looking back to Photobook Bristol in June and forward to our next event in October.SUNDAY 12th OCTOBERPropaganda and the Photobook:...
View ArticleBest Worst Photobook?
This could be the start of a very unusual feature.Jeff Ladd sent us an email last week, having found what he thinks is the best worst photobook he's ever seen. This got us thinking - we've seen a few...
View ArticleOur HOT Photobooks of 2014
Its that time of year again - time for us to reflect on the year in Photobooks. We think its been a damn good year. Our favourites are listed below. Anouk KruithofThe Bungalow (Signed copy)£40 The...
View ArticleBest DDR Photobooks
We have specialised in East German photobooks from the beginning - and we know quite a few of you share our fondness for this slightly niche genre. So RRB founder Rudi has personally selected his 12...
View ArticlePhotobook bargains at RRB - get them before they go
As some of you know we had a warehouse move to entertain us over the summer. You'll be pleased to hear that our backs survived the move (just) and while we sorted out our new space we did a stock-take...
View ArticlePhotobook Bristol 2015
IT'S BACK.After the success of this year's festival, we are pleased to confirm that the next Photobook Bristol festival will take place on the weekend of 12th-14th June 2015 at the SouthBank Club,...
View ArticleGuest blog: Craig Atkinson of Café Royal Books
We are delighted to present this blog from Craig (founder and sole employee of one of our favourite independent publishers) looking back on ten years in publishing, and sharing his insights on the...
View ArticlePhotobooks in boxes
A small selection of photobooks in boxes. Most are limited editions and all make perfect Christmas presents. ...Because books aren't easy enough to wrap already. Erik KesselsModels: A Collection of 132...
View Article12 photobooks on my mind: RRB's Scott chooses
As part of our new feature, guests choose 12 photobooks that are on their mind. First up is RRB's own Scott, choosing his favourite 12 photobooks from our catalogue. Not much more introduction needed,...
View ArticlePhotobook Bristol Interviews: Tom Wood
Tom Wood speaks to Photobook Bristol's Jessa FairbrotherWhat was the first photobook you bought?As a teenager I used to collect old magazines like Lilliput and Illustrated, cut them up and make...
View ArticlePhotobook Bristol Interviews: Eamonn Doyle
Tell us how you came into photography the first time – and how you made your way back into it.I went to study Fine Art in Dublin in ‘87. During the first year we got exposed to various types of...
View ArticleAfrican Photobooks: Our picks
From our African collection we have chosen 18 outstanding titles as our top African Photobook picks.You can see our entire collection of African Photobooks here >>Also see this great Facebook...
View ArticleEight Photobook Mistakes
RRB's Rudi Thoemmes: I have made a lot more than eight mistakes in my buying of photobooks over the years. But here's the eight I'm willing to talk about:1. Volker Schrank: Gesammellte HeldenI always...
View ArticlePhotobook Bristol Interviews: Anna Fox
As Photobook Bristol 2015 fast approaches, we share our interviews with the participants of this year's eagerly awaited festival. This week - Anna Fox.What was the first photobook you bought? Martin...
View ArticlePhotobook Bristol 2015: Provisional Programme
The time is drawing close and Team Photobook Bristol are putting the final touches to the weekend programme. In the meantime - here's an overview of how the weekend will take shape (obviously subject...
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