Photographer Callum Royle in residence at 89books

From November 2nd till November 12th 89books is happy to host our new resident Callum Royle.During the residency Callum will be working on a new book about Palermo.

Artist Statement

Nights like these, I think about how sharp and sure I felt when I was wading through the snow in minus 15 degrees, my ankles rolling over rocks that covered uneven train tracks, passing unkempt market goods and sparking live wires.

See, I come from Melbourne, one of “the most liveable cities” on earth, lightyears away from the scenario I am describing. However, it is here, etching the words on my very own tombstone, where the strangling grip of uncertainty fills my lungs the deepest.

Storytelling is the role I can play in the inevitable victory over the forces of all things wicked.

Callum Royle

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89Books develops long–term publishing and research initiatives  that support photographers and artists working across contemporary image–making, bookmaking, and independent publishing practices.

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Founded by a photographer, 89books emerged from the desire to elevate the book as an artistic medium and to create opportunities for photographers at the beginning of their careers, as well as for those with little or no previous experience in photobook publishing. Book proposals may be submitted at any time, either as a completed dummy or as an invitation to collaborate on the development of a project from a larger body of photographic material. In the latter case, 89books works closely with the artist on image selection, editing, sequencing, and graphic design in order to shape the work into a carefully conceived publication.

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Folio

Folio is a special series of 89books dedicated to the production of fast-paced publications distinguished by a cohesive design and a standard format (21 × 28 cm). Each edition is housed in a printed envelope, reinforcing the tactile and collectible nature of the object. With Folio, 89books aims to respond to photographers’ desire to produce limited-edition publications quickly, while maintaining a strong commitment to quality and craftsmanship. Folio is continuously open to submissions from artists and photographers with fully developed projects seeking  to transform their work into a carefully conceived publication.

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The 89Books AIR Program (Artists in Residence) supports professionals working in contemporary art, with a particular focus on photography and bookmaking. During the residency, residents may either refine an existing project with the aim of transforming it into a book, or develop new work  in the city of Palermo intended to become part of Quaderno Palermo  – a collection of impressions of the city and its inhabitants conceived in dialogue with the 89books team. The residency also seeks to question and expand the very notion of the “book,” exploring new possibilities for how photobooks can be made, structured, viewed, and experienced.  Residencies typically last two weeks. Shorter or longer stays may be arranged individually. Selected candidates receive a letter of support  to assist with applications for external funding covering travel expenses and per diems.

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Quaderno Palermo

Quaderno Palermo is a special publication series dedicated to photographers’ interpretations of Palermo, a city endlessly photographed and immortalized in cinema. At once visually captivating and deeply neglected, Palermo offers a rich and layered terrain for artistic exploration. Projects may be developed independently or within the framework of the 89books Artist-in-Residence program. The intended outcome is a publication in the Quaderno Palermo series.

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Photographer Callum Royle in residence at 89books

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