Photobooks by Women

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Our current Reading room at 1:1 Studio Kowloon Bay

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Our Mission

Based in Asia, PhotobooksByWomen.org aims to elevate and showcase the remarkable contributions of women photographers throughout history. Our pop-up library offers a unique opportunity to engage with photobooks that reflect diverse narratives and artistic expressions.Join us in the reading rooms and talks.Most importantly, let's connect!Our curated collection of photobooks highlights women's unique perspectives and stories.

Inspired Beginnings

Photobooksbywomen.org was founded to illuminate the rich history of women’s photographic work through the medium of the Photobook.The groundbreaking publications by 10x10 Photobooks New YorkWhat They Saw: Historical Photobooks by Women, 1843–1999 (Edited by Russet Lederman and Olga Yatskevich)&How We See: Photobooks by Women(Edited by Russet Lederman, Olga Yatskevich and Martin Lang)ignited a global movement.(Russet Lederman and Olga Yatskevich have been awarded The RPS Award for Photography Publishing 2025 )Inspired by the concept of reading rooms dedicated to showcasing Photobooks by Women, Falmouth University Photography MA graduates Philippa James and Emma Davies carried the vision forward in the UK with Women and the Photobook Having successfully established many pop-up Photobooks By Women reading rooms, they actively encourage the next cohort of Falmouth University MA students, with the help of  Lecturer Colin Pantall.  In the future, this will also bring reading rooms to Europe and Jamaica. This showcase of Photobooks by Women across Asia is born out of that nurturing.And remember! The world's first photobook was by a woman!Anna Atkins Photographs of British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions (1843–53) .

Photobooks By Women one of Anna Atkins Cyanotypes from the book British Algae

Community Focus

The library serves as a community resource, inviting students and photography enthusiasts to explore and appreciate the diverse narratives and artistic expressions created by women.

Photobooks By Women Reading Room sign above the entrance door to a hall

A Platform for Recognition

By showcasing both historical and contemporary photobooks, we aim to elevate the visibility of women's contributions to the art of photography, ensuring their stories are told and celebrated.We would like to acknowledge the following Photobook sales platforms that list 'Photobooks By Women' on specific Links
Offset Bookshop New Delhi, IndiaAperture New York, U.S.A.The Photobook Store U.K.100Prints Photography BooksMade In WonderCafe Lehmitz

Photobooks By Women Four historic images of women photographers with their bellow cameras

Notable Photobooks

Explore a carefully curated selection of photobooks that highlight the unique perspectives and experiences of women photographers across different eras.

ON NOW

Our current Reading room at

1:1 Studio Kowloon Bay

Our Mission

Based in Asia, PhotobooksByWomen.org aims to elevate and showcase the remarkable contributions of women photographers throughout history. Our pop-up library offers a unique opportunity to engage with photobooks that reflect diverse narratives and artistic expressions.

Join us in the reading rooms and talks.

Most importantly, let's connect!

Our curated collection of photobooks highlights women's unique perspectives and stories.

Our Vision

By providing access to both historical and contemporary photobooks, we hope to inspire future generations of photographers and artists in regions, particularly across Asia.

Experience the materiality and narrative you get with this 'hands on' opportunity

Join Our Community

Become part of a growing community that values the voices of Women in photography.

Participate in discussions, workshops, and events that promote awareness and appreciation of women's contributions to photography.

Inspired Beginnings

Photobooksbywomen.org was founded to illuminate the rich history of women’s photographic work through the medium of the Photobook.

The groundbreaking publications by 10x10 Photobooks New York

(Edited by Russet Lederman and Olga Yatskevich)

&

(Edited by Russet Lederman, Olga Yatskevich and Martin Lang)

ignited a global movement.

(Russet Lederman and Olga Yatskevich have been awarded The RPS Award for Photography Publishing 2025 )

Inspired by the concept of reading rooms dedicated to showcasing Photobooks by Women, Falmouth University Photography MA graduates Philippa James and Emma Davies carried the vision forward in the UK with Women and the Photobook

Having successfully established many pop-up Photobooks By Women reading rooms, they actively encourage the next cohort of Falmouth University MA students, with the help of Lecturer

Colin Pantall. In the future, this will also bring reading rooms to Europe and Jamaica.

This showcase of Photobooks by Women across Asia is born out of that nurturing.

And remember! The world's first photobook was by a woman!

Anna Atkins Photographs of British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions (1843–53) .

Community Focus

The library serves as a community resource, inviting students and photography enthusiasts to explore and appreciate the diverse narratives and artistic expressions created by women.

A Platform for Recognition

By showcasing both historical and contemporary photobooks, we aim to elevate the visibility of women's contributions to the art of photography, ensuring their stories are told and celebrated.

We would like to acknowledge the following Photobook sales platforms that list

'Photobooks By Women' on specific Links

Notable Photobooks

Explore a carefully curated selection of photobooks that highlight the unique perspectives and experiences of women photographers across different eras.