We’ve put together this page in response to the number of
messages we’ve been receiving enquiring about submissions.
Firstly, thank you for showing an interest in working with
us. We are a small fledgling publisher, and it’s lovely to know that there are so
many photographers keen to get involved with us.
We are now accepting submissions for the Collated Observations photozine series for 2021 publication.
We have outlined below a little about what we are looking for and how it works.
Collated Observations is a monthly photozine featuring a
different UK-based photographer each issue.
The overriding theme is documenting modern Britain, its
topography and society, though each issue will be narrowed down to a more
specific topic as set by the featured artist. Some are choosing to submit a
varied portfolio with loose theme for inclusion, but a specific project with a strong
narrative is encouraged. We are particularly looking for projects that
stand out from the crowd, making each issue noticeably different from what has preceded
it.
Each project should have approximately 50 images from which the
final set will be chosen.
Suggested image choice and sequencing is prepared by us,
with a collaborative approach to fine tuning the final set.
Each issue is a short-run hand numbered limited edition of
approximately 75-100 copies with no reprints. I am keen to highlight this with
a view to them potentially being seen as collectors items in the future.
Format is 210mm x 210mm perfect bound. Full colour.
Digitally printed in the UK.
40 pages including end sheets.
150gsm silk paper with 350 gsm covers.
ADM funds production. There will be no financial risk or
obligation from the contributors. However,
this is not a big money spinner, the emphasis is on doing it ‘for fun’ and
creating some lovely physical printed items. Each contributor will receive £1
back per copy sold (paid monthly), plus one complimentary copy (a small number of further copies
can be obtained at cost deducted from future earnings) .
We are particularly keen to work with photographers who
haven’t published books or zines of their work before. Each contributor would also
be expected to refrain from publishing other zines/books of their work within three
months of their Collated Observations edition being launched and notify the
publisher of anything else that may have a direct effect on sales of their
edition (i.e. previous titles still in print).
Contributors are strongly encouraged to promote their
edition through their social media channels on launch.
10-20 low resolution images that summarise your project.
A short outline of the narrative (successful applicants
would be required to expand this to an introduction of approx. 250 words).
A brief biography.
Photobooks.
Though we hope to publish photobooks in a similar vein to
Odeon Relics in the future, again, we are not looking for submissions at the moment.
If you are working on a project that you’d like us to consider down the line,
you are welcome to drop us an email about it, but we can do no more than
express an interest at this stage.
As with the zines, our focus with future books will be documenting
modern Britain, its topography and society.
Self-Publishing
Self-publishing has never been easier and cheaper than it is
today. It doesn’t have to cost the earth, and marketing and selling your items
directly via social media is very straight forward. It’s great fun and can be
very rewarding, though at times it can also be quite hard work. If you are considering
going down this path and would like to ask questions to someone who has done it
a number of times, please feel free to email us. Always happy to help!