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Photobook Development

 

At Nearest Truth, we realize that not everyone wishes to take our year-long Photobook course. Some people have made books before and are less interested in developing their books over a year. We are open to collaborating on books in a shorter period. We propose a shorter-term development course for artists whose projects are closer to finished. We are open to working on projects to the need of the artist. Our rates vary depending on the needs of the project and artist. 

 

Here is rough guide to the tiers that are available and rough price guide to our services. Please reach out if you are interested to discuss these possibilities. All prices quoted are to be paid in full before the process starts. 

 

Editing, and Sequencing 

 

We will collaborate with artists to develop and refine their overall sequences. We will emphasize how the book can be realized and what it might look like. We expect that artists will have completed most of their shooting. We will analyze, provide suggestions, and arrange a comprehensive edit and sequence for the project. We will work with artists to prepare the work for potential pre-design. This service can be offered on either a short-term or long-term basis. 

 

Price 1000 Euros + VAT Payment in full is due before starting

*does not include art design, design, or production

 

 

Art Direction and Design

 

We will develop the photobook with design included. Lee Tesche, the in-house designer for Nearest Truth Editions, will collaborate with us on the book, guiding it from concept to production. The book will be complete up until the point of production. This does not include production; it encompasses concept, design, and art direction, as well as suggestions for printing, edition size, and potential publishing directions. Artists should be nearing the final stages of shooting for this tier.

 

3,500 Euros + VAT Payment of 2500 is due before starting, the second payment of 1k is due before files are turned over

*does not include production

 

 

Full Development and publishing by

Nearest Truth Editions

 

We will develop and publish the book for the artist with Nearest Truth Editions. In this fee, we include concept, design, art direction. The artist pays the production based on their ability and interests. We will bring the book to market art our annual Polycopies table/booth during Parisphoto in November. We will help to arrange launches with artists depending on geography. Our standard rate of commission includes 35% of the books after fees are paid. We use these books to distribute the book where possible. The artist has access to 65% of their books to resell at fairs and shops as they see fit. Artist’s applications will be reviewed by the Nearest Truth Editions Board before we accept the work. We do not take everyone. The work must be ready or close to it. The artist must be flexible to both their vision and the vision of Nearest Truth Editions. It is imperative to meet via Zoom ahead of acceptance.

 

6,000 Euros + VAT Payment of 4500 is due before starting, the second payment of 1.5k is due before printing. Printing must be in development no later than first week of September to ensure Turnaround time.

*does not include production costs

 

 

 

Examples of books we have helped to publish through Nearest Truth Editions or our Year-Long Photobook Program 

 

2024

 

Emmanuel Coupe-Kalomiris Electricity Nearest Truth Editions 2024

Nachtmeer Cornelia Pierce Nearest Truth Editions, 2024

Xiaofu Wang The Tower Nearest Truth Editions, 2024

Adam Tichener From the Great River Nearest Truth Editions, 2024

Jack Garland, Waco Nearest Truth Editions, 2024

Jesse Jackson IV Words and Photographs and Other Means of Introspection, 2024

Tonje Li Follow the Lost Jockey, Nearest Truth Editions, 2024

Brad Feuerhelm ORLOK, Nearest Truth Editions, 2024

QIU Yangzi  Clud and Stone Nearest Truth Editions, 2024

Yasmin Masri Near 2,143 McDonald’s via Google Street View Looking Elsewhere, Nearest Truth Editions, 2024

Group K Nearest Truth Editions, 2024

 

2023

 

David Myers Almost Heroic, Nearest Truth Editions, 2023

Dan Skjæveland 33 Suspensions, Nearest Truth Editions, 2023

Ewa Monika Zebrowski I Never Knew Cy Twombly, Nearest Truth Editions, 2023

William Mokrynski Ectoplasm (Artist Book) Nearest Truth Editions, 2024

Ben Millar Cole One Horse Landed, Nearest Truth Editions, 2023

Gui Marcondes, I know I Exist Because You Imagine Me, Nearest Truth Editions, 2023

Klaus Pichler A hoax, a prank, an internet scam, an act of agricultural bioterrorism, Nearest Truth Editions, 2023

 

Non-Nearest Truth Edition Titles we have mentored

 

2024

 

Jason Hendardy This is a Test Gnomic Books, 2024

Elizabeth Aldeerliesten Remember Who You Once Were Self-Published, 2024

Benedetta Casagrande All Things Laid Dormant, Skinnerboox WINNER OF THE FE+SK BOOK AWARD 2024

Danny Franzreb Proof of Work Hartmann Books

Angela Boehm Minus Thirty Hartmann Books

 

2023

 

Simon Bray Dear Kairos, Skinnerboox WINNER OF THE FE+SK BOOK AWARD 2023

 

 

Forthcoming

 

Eoin Moylan Art Paper Editions

QIU Yangzi Art Paper Editions

Olga Sokol FW:Books

Marcin Piekalkiewicz The Eriskay Connection

 

 

 

Text

 

We are available to write texts for your book. Please inquire. Prices vary depending on need. 

 

Examples of artists whom we have written texts for in the past include

 

Olivier Pin-Fat

Mimi Mollica 

Tiane Doan Na Champassak

Sybren Vanoverberghe

Maya Rochat

Agnė Juodvalkytė

Inka and Niklas

Mario Giacomelli

Jason Hendardy

Rita Lino 

Greg Girard

Mark Templeton

Charles Johnstone and Heather Maelesson

Anouk Kruithof

Melinda Gibson

Jean-Marc Caimi and Velentina Piccinni

Martin Stobich

Mark Templeton

Marie Quéau

 

 

Mentoring and Reviews

 

Mentoring is available based on the artist's needs. Sessions occur monthly, and participants may choose to attend either one or two sessions each month. Each session lasts for 1.5 hours. Mentorships are offered for durations of three, six, and twelve months. This program focuses on general work mentoring, including project development and guidance, ensuring that participants receive continuous feedback on their work. It is intended for individuals who can commit and are actively working towards completing a project.

 

Three months cost 500 euros plus VAT for three 2-hour sessions. This can be adjusted to meet the participant's needs.

Six months cost 1,000 euros plus VAT and include six sessions, each lasting two hours. This can be adjusted to meet participants' needs.

Twelve months cost 2000 euros plus VAT for twelve 2-hour sessions. This can be adjusted to meet participant needs.

 

 

Feedback Sessions

 

We offer feedback sessions that consist of two parts. Each session lasts two hours and includes a pre-session review of the work. The follow-up session must be completed within six months and lasts an additional two hours. This structure provides participants with an opportunity for follow-up to ensure continuity of feedback. It is designed for general feedback on ongoing projects that require attention, reference points, and suggestions during development. The project may be nearly finished.

 

300 Euros plus VAT for two sessions over six months. The sessions are spaced out to provide feedback over time. We expect participants to have their materials prepared in PDF format. 

 

 

 

Curatorial

 

We are available for curatorial consulting. Please inquire. Prices depend on variables of timing, depth, and scope of the project.

 

Examples of Previous Curated Exhibitions Include

 

Daniel Blau, London. A-Bomb, Beauty of Destruction II. April 2011

Daniel Blau-Haunting the Chapel: Photography and Dissolution. Sep-Oct 2011

Harlan Levy Gallery, Brussels.,“On Paraphotography: Uncertainty, the Uncanny, & The Occult” March-April, 2013.

Unseen, Amsterdam. “Unnatural Selection: Nine Female Artists Respond to the Collection of Brad Feuerhelm”. September 2013

Arles Photography Festival. “Supravision: Photography and the Visual Servitude of the Unseen”. July-September 2015.

FOMU, Antwerp. “Surface Tension: Breaking the Plane of the Photographic Image”. March-April 2017

 

The Family of No Man Cosmos, Arles 2018

 

American Revelations Fotofestiwal Łódź 2019

Bleak House. 12 Volume Artist Book Set. VOID, 2021

 

Dan Skjæveland Counter Luminary, Fotland Mølle 2024

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