THE ART OF PHOTOGRAPHIC BOOKMAKING:

Inspiration, Creation & Acquisition

Susan kae Grant with Mary Virginia Swanson,
joined by Special Guests

Book Artists, Maureen Cummins, Cig Harvey, Ann Fessler, María Verónica San Martín; Book Designer, Caleb Cain Marcus (Luminosity Lab); Publishers Gianluca & Gianmarco Gamberini (L’Artiere Edizioni); Special Collection Librarian, Marieke Van Der Steenhoven (Bowdoin College); and Specialty Photographer Richard Klein.

THE COMPLETE COURSE RECORDINGS

Welcome to The Art of Photographic Bookmaking: The Complete Course Recordings. We are excited to have you join us and begin your journey into photographic bookmaking.

Below you will find an introductory video outlining the class structure and other important information you will need to fully take advantage of this course’s content. The class was recorded live during the Spring of 2025 and it is presented in the exact order it was originally offered. We strongly recommend you to watch the recordings in the order suggested. Be sure to download the Resource Documents using the link found below each of the recordings.

Please note that all recordings and materials are intended for your personal use only and will be available for one year from the date you registered.

We hope you will enjoy and learn from everything we have prepared for you. If you have any further questions or need technical assistance, please email us any time at selma@laluzworkshops.com.

COURSE INTRODUCTION

Please watch first.

SESSION 1: INSPIRATION & WHAT'S POSSIBLE: STRUCTURE OF THE VISUAL BOOk

Examining Options: Small Press, Self-published and Limited Edition Handmade Artists' Books — SkG & MVS

In Conversation: “Innovative Photobooks Today” - SkG & MVS

Close-up Views:"The Anatomy of the Book: Key Elements and Options for Binding Structures" — SkG

Special Guest Artist: Maureen Cummins (See bio here)
“Reframing History: The Archival Explorations of Maureen Cummins”

‍Resource Document

Session 2: VISUALIZING FORM & CONTENT THROUGH RESEARCH & DESIGN

Special Guest Designer: Caleb Cain Marcus (Luminosity Lab) (See bio here)
“Concepts through Design & Typography”

In Conversation:“Creative Book Design” — SkG & MVS

Close-up Views:“Experimentation & Intentionality with Image & Text” — SkG

Special Guest Artist: Cig Harvey (See bio here)
“An Artist's Journey into Bookmaking”

‍Resource Document

Session 3: EXPERIMENTATION, MOCK-UPS & ALTERNATIVE BOOK FORMS

Close-up Views: “Designing & Materializing the Mock-up” - SkG

Special Guest Artist: Ann Fessler (See bio here)
“Untold Stories: About Family - About History”

In Conversation: “Alternative Book Forms” - SkG & MVS

Special Guest Artist: María Verónica San Martín (See bio here)
‍“Reconstructing Memory and Resistance Through Artist Books, Installation and Performance”

‍Resource Document

Session 4: PATHWAYS TO PRODUCTION, COLLECTORS & ACQUISITION

In Conversation:“Artists in Collaborations with Production Studios & Small Presses” — SkG & MVS

Special Guest Publishers: Gianluca & Gianmarco Gamberini (L’Artiere Edizioni) (See bio here)
“Vision and Artistry in the Realm of Independent Publishing”

Special Guest Librarian: Marieke Van Der Steenhoven (Collections, Education and Outreach, Bowdoin College) (See bio here)
“Missions, Collecting Strategies & Educational Initiatives”

Close-up Views:“The Prospectus: Purpose, Design & Promotion” — SkG & MVS

Special Guest: Richard Klein (See bio here)
“Photographing Books for Marketing Purposes”

‍Resource Document