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The Photobook

Priyanka Chharia
Photography
Personal Narrative
Nostalgia
Self-Publishing
Bookmaking
Photobooks
Delhi
Environmental Issues
Bookmaking Process
Photobook
Human Trafficking
How To Climb a Tree
Aparna Nori
Visual Arts
Book Publishing
Mumbai
London
California
We Cry In Silence
Photojournalism

The Photobook is a fortnightly podcast hosted by photographer Priyanka Chharia. The show features extended conversations with acclaimed photographers, bookmakers and publishers from all over the world. In its first season, the show featured ten unique conversations that perfectly capture the journey of a photobook from conception to reality. Join us in this adventure as we break down the process o... more

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In this episode, #ThePhotobookPodcast features adept photojournalist and chronicler of cities, Ritesh Uttamchandani. Author of Red Cat and Other Stories, Where are You and Snoops on a Train, Ritesh's bookmaking practice investigates his lived experie... more

In this episode, The Photobook features Olga Yatskevich and Russet Lederman, the co-founders of 10 x 10 Photobooks, an organisation that is synonymous with the dissemination and understanding of photobooks today. Founded in 2012, 10 x 10 has fostered... more

In this episode, The Photobook Podcast features Kolkata-based photographer and debutante bookmaker Debsuddha Banerjee, who's work often explores personal narratives and the lives of his family and close friends. In 2024, he published Crossroads, whic... more

In this episode, The Photobook Podcast features Kolkata-based photographer and debutante bookmaker Debsuddha Banerjee, who's work often explores personal narratives and the lives of his family and close friends. In 2024, he published Crossroads, whic... more

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Steevez Rodriguez
Emerging photographer and bookmaker from Madurai
Episode: Steevez Rodgriguez : "Is a camera needed to produce visuals?"
Ishan Tankha
Former photo editor Telka and staff photographer at Open Magazine
Open Magazine
Episode: Ishan Tankha : "All of us have Kevin Carter moments."
Rukminee Guha Thakurta
An established publication designer and one of India's first photobook designers
Letterpress Design Studio
Episode: Rukminee Guha Thakurta : "The book has always been an art object."
Aparna Nori
Visual artist whose work explores personal memory, identity, and everyday life
Episode: Aparna Nori : "Authenticity is what makes a book special."
Smita Sharma
Delhi-based photojournalist and visual storyteller
Episode: Smita Sharma : "Photography is not fast food."
Prashant Panjiar
Self-taught photographer and seasoned photojournalist known for his work on health, education, and livelihood issues
Co-founder of Delhi Photo Festival and Nazar Foundation
Episode: Prashant Panjiar : "It's the responsibility of the makers to find new audiences."
Srinivas Kuruganti
Photographer known for highlighting environmental issues through his artwork.
Episode: Srinivas Kuruganti : "Make it jazz, not classical."
Dinesh Khanna
A prominent photographer known for capturing everyday life in India and advocating for the importance of photobooks.
Director of Drish Academy of Photography, Co-founder of Nazar Foundation, Delhi Photo Festival
Episode: Dinesh Khanna : "Photography ka software insaan hai!"

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Priyanka Chharia
Host of a podcast centered around photography and bookmaking, engaging in conversation with internationally recognized artists and experts in the field.

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Srinivas Kuruganti : "Make it jazz, not classical."
Q: What are your thoughts on the balance between documentary and personal work?
Both are important; I feel they can coexist and each story told has its own validity and significance.
Srinivas Kuruganti : "Make it jazz, not classical."
Q: How do you manage privacy when photographing friends and family?
I debated permissions, often cropping to maintain privacy, while also highlighting collaborative ownership of images.
Srinivas Kuruganti : "Make it jazz, not classical."
Q: Why did you choose to self-publish considering you had worked in the publishing industry?
Submitting to publishers was demoralizing with unclear criteria. I found my community supportive in self-publishing.
Srinivas Kuruganti : "Make it jazz, not classical."
Q: What was the tipping point that made you think this could be a book?
It was during lockdown, I started scanning my negatives, and suddenly saw the potential for a book.
Rukminee Guha Thakurta : "The book has always been an art object."
Q: Where do you see the photobook going in the future?
She discusses the importance of inventiveness in overcoming challenges and emphasizes the potential for artists to sell their books directly online, bypassing traditional publishers.

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Focused on the intricate world of photobook creation, conversations often center around the multifaceted relationship between photography and storytelling. Episodes feature influential photographers, bookmakers, and publishers who share their insights on the artistic and collaborative processes behind photobooks. Topics frequently highlighted include narrative structure, artistic expression, and the socio-political contexts influencing the medium. This podcast offers a unique opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of how personal experiences and technical skills converge in the world of visual storytelling.

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1. Steevez Rodriguez
2. Ishan Tankha
3. Rukminee Guha Thakurta
4. Aparna Nori
5. Smita Sharma
6. Prashant Panjiar
7. Srinivas Kuruganti
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