Best Photobooks Podcasts (2024)

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ALRES Les Rencontres de la photographie - Report on photo books 37:01

7d ago37:01

37:01

In this episode, you will follow Lukas as he explores the photobook world at Les Rencontres de la Photographie d'Arles, a fantastic photo festival in the south of France that has been running since 1970. Lukas talks to publishers, artists, fair organizers, and bookshop owners about the festival, the book market, and how the photobook has evolved in…

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Going Bananas in a Mellow Tone 1:06:12

2h ago1:06:12

1:06:12

We go bananas before a bowl of lemon (yes, lemon) ramen and making it at last to two deeply different old school joints in Nagasaki. Some top Japan travel hacks, and James finally reveals at last that he's a 'two t-shirt a day' man.Thanks as ever to Brian of Grooves Ahead for assistance with sound.By Philip Arneill & James Catchpole

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The Hard Sell at Harmony 58:56

4h ago58:56

58:56

We take a fast boat ride across the bay as we head for Nagasaki and Philip mistakenly masquerades as Japan's greatest living photographer. Thanks as ever to Brian of Grooves Ahead for his assistance with soundBy Philip Arneill & James Catchpole

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Shitamachi Britney Spears & Japanese Keith Richards 1:04:41

9d ago1:04:41

1:04:41

James continues to alienate local tourist boards as we suffer further frustration in Saga, and finish the night with an utterly surreal stop in US Navy-town Sasebo. Not every day can be better than yesterday! Thanks as ever to Brian of Grooves Ahead for assistance with sound.By Philip Arneill & James Catchpole

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Kimonos in the Post 1:00:38

1M ago1:00:38

1:00:38

We finish our first full – and utterly epic – Kyushu day with 3 more joints, burnt records, posted kimonos, tiny whisky shots, some unexpected royal family action and our regular late night konbini run. Oh, and James offends an owner’s son.Thanks as ever to Brian of Grooves Ahead for his assistance with sound.…

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Love Supreme 32:59

2M ago32:59

32:59

Still making our way around Kyushu, it's an emotional return for us both as the project comes full circle. Thanks as ever to Brian of Grooves Ahead for his assistance with sound.By Philip Arneill & James Catchpole

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Cemre Yeşil Gönenli - 3 Books that inspired you / Sophie Calle / Alec Soth / Chien-Chi Chang 13:26

1M ago13:26

13:26

In this episode of The Photo Vault, we receive book recommendations from the Istanbul-based artist Cemre Yeşil Gönenli. Her book choices are varied and full of emotional connections to her own journey of becoming a photo artist. Listen to her colourful stories of how books can inspire and change your perspectives. Listen also to a previous episode …

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Gu.Pho Vernacular Photo Festival 26:25

2M ago26:25

26:25

In this Episode of The Photo Vault we are going to explore a very peculiar Vernacular Photo Festival in Italy. Gu.Pho. Our host Lukas went South to work on an exhibition of the Vernacular Social Club as well as an installation for his new book “A tiny visual history of the Moustache”. Gu.Pho festival, in the wonderful town of Guigla, about 40 minut…

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The Adams Family 59:54

2M ago59:54

59:54

Jam, a quick Jab and an inauguration into the Adams family in Fukuoka as a new Kyushu adventure ensues!Thanks as ever to Brian from Grooves Ahead for his assistance with sound, and to Louie Lastic for the theme tune.By Philip Arneill & James Catchpole

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Can we Eigakan? Yes we can! 32:38

3M ago32:38

32:38

We are back! James & Philip have a catch-up of all things kissa before diving into new adventures.Thanks as ever to Brian of Grooves Ahead for his assistance with sound.By Philip Arneill & James Catchpole

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The Monochrome Mindset: Exploring Photography Beyond Color 21:55

3M ago21:55

21:55

Send us a Text Message. In this podcast episode, host Roshaun Stephenson explores the philosophy of perception in photography while discussing his "Nuances Monochrome Book." He emphasizes the importance of perspective in shaping how we interpret images, drawing on quotes from Wayne Dyer and Immanuel Kant. Roshaun shares his creative process behind …

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"Exploring the Intricate Details and Perspectives in 'Nuancez': A Photobook Discussion" 12:48

4M ago12:48

12:48

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of "Expand Your Experiences," host Roshaun Stephenson introduces a new series focused on his photobook "Nuancez." He plans to explore the book's creation, inspiration, and themes across six episodes. Roshaun discusses the importance of subtleties in art, the challenge of monochrome photography, and the role o…

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Are You Embracing the Seasons of Your Life? 12:26

5M ago12:26

12:26

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of "Expand Your Experiences," Roshaun Stephenson discusses the importance of operating in seasons, paralleling personal growth with the natural seasons of winter and spring. He shares his own period of introspection and rejuvenation, which led to the creation of his new book, "Nuancez." Roshaun draws inspirat…

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A Jazz Kissa Fairytale 46:05

6M ago46:05

46:05

We are back with more stories, but before we get into our latest adventures in Kyushu and beyond, we have an extra special episode with some incredibly exciting news! Listen in to find out how you help all of James's stars align at once...Shout out as ever to Brian from Grooves Ahead for all his assistance.…

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Erik Kessels - say no and get disrupted 44:47

6M ago44:47

44:47

In this episode of The Photo Vault, we discuss with Dutch artist and editor Erik Kessels why it is important to have an opinion and dislike things, as well as why it is most important that young artists get paid. Erik is a prolific book and exhibition maker, known for his narrative creation through appropriated images. Take a look as well at Erik’s…

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Thomas Sauvin - a mine full of silver 39:59

7M ago39:59

39:59

Follow French editor and artist Thomas Sauvin on his journey from a Chinese language student to the collector and editor of an enormous archive that he continually augments from a dumpsite in Beijing. With his project, Beijing Silvermine, he has produced humorous and intelligent publications over the last 10 years, granting us access to a specific …

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Everyday imaging - the analogue and the digital realm 26:30

7M ago26:30

26:30

In this episode, we delve into a talk event on Vernacular Photography that took place in November 2023. Our host, Lukas, was one of the speakers and has encapsulated a myriad of ideas, thoughts, and practices surrounding everyday imaging that were presented during the event. The talk was organized by the Eidolon Center in Budapest, a new institutio…

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Thweep Rittinaphakorn - learning about yourself through collecting 35:49

8M ago35:49

35:49

In this episode, we meet Thweep Rittinaphakorn, also known as Ake, in Bangkok, and explore his collection of photographs from Myanmar during the colonial era. Ake is an expert in Myanmar textiles who ventured into collecting photography and released a photobook from a very different background. His collection is fascinating and multi-layered, as he…

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Annebella Pollen - rejects are the majority and why we should study packaging 44:57

8M ago44:57

44:57

This episode of The Photo Vault prompts us to question the world around us by examining product packaging, which often reinforces and perpetuates stereotypical norms in various aspects of our lives. Our guest, Annebella Pollen, a professor of Visual and Material Culture, author of numerous books, and an avid collector, delves into some of her proje…

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Lucy Sante - on being a bilingual writer and how vernacular photography changed her life 35:17

9M ago35:17

35:17

In this episode, we hear thoughts, ideas, and stories from writer, critic, educator, and artist Lucy Sante. She has a fascinating history and engagement with photography, writing on photography, and collecting. She has turned some of her collections into books and tells us about how she retrieved the photographs that went into titles such as 'Evide…

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A Bag of Bricks 32:59

9M ago32:59

32:59

We take a more free jazz approach to this episode as we waffle unashamedly for about half an hour and reflect on what's been a truly incredible year for the project. James continues to reframe the English language in his own image.Thanks as ever to Brian of Grooves Ahead for his patience and assistance.…

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Joachim Schmid - on authorship, Flickr and NOT collecting 48:00

9M ago48:00

48:00

In this episode of The Photo Vault, we discuss with artist, photographer, and book publisher Joachim Schmid why he is not a collector but a gatherer. We also delve deep into computer history and Joachim’s first contact with Apple computers, as well as why he likes to create low-quality photobooks, explore Flickr, and engage in gardening. Joachim Sc…

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The Last Waltz 33:55

9M ago33:55

33:55

April's trip comes to an intimate end, not in that way, and we wrap up things with two stunning, and stunningly different places in the drinking lanes of the oddly tropical-feeling city of Kochi.Thank as ever to Brian for the sound mix and Louie Lastic for our theme music.By Philip Arneill & James Catchpole

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Natasha Christia - Three books that inspired you / Emmanuell Carrere / Ariella Azoulay 6:03

9M ago6:03

6:03

In today's Three Books that inspired you special, we hear Greek curator and writer Natasha Christia talk about the important role of literature in her work and also what inspired her in theoretical writing. Her three recommendations are: Emmanuel Carrère Ariella Azoulay - the civil contract of photography / potential history: unlearning imperialism…

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Cemre Yeşil Gönenli - seeking the hidden in photography and being an artist in todays Istanbul 48:48

10M ago48:48

48:48

In this episode, we are meeting with Cemre Yeşil Gönenli, an Istanbul-born and -based artist, photographer, and educator. She gives us insight into her quest for finding the invisible through photography, by looking at what cannot be seen in images. Cemre also talks about the current difficult situation for artists in Turkey and why inflation makes…

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Erik Kessels - Three Books that inspired you 7:34

10M ago7:34

7:34

In our first Three Books that inspired you special we asked Dutch artist Erik Kessels about photo-books that enriched his way of thinking The books are: Chantal Rens - YOU RUN AROUND TOWN LIKE A FOOL AND YOU THINK THAT IT'S GROOVY, published by PANTOFLE BOOKS, 2916 Christian Boltanksi, KADISH. Paris: Musée d'Art Modern; München: Gina Kehayoff Verla…

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Uptown Funk 1:02:19

10M ago1:02:19

1:02:19

We are in Shikoku at last as James continues to expand his palate while Philip comes to grips with an unexpected response (and not James' this time...).Thanks as ever to Brian of Grooves Ahead for his assistance with sound.By Philip Arneill & James Catchpole

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Geoffrey Batchen on vernacular photography and appreciating the banal 42:25

10M ago42:25

42:25

In this episode, we have the great pleasure to meet with Professor Geoffrey Batchen, an expert in the history of photography. He has taught in his native Australia, the United States, and currently holds a position at Oxford in the UK as a professor of the history of art. He has curated exhibitions in renowned institutions such as the ICP in New Yo…

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[Version française] Inauguration du Vernacular Social Club et du journal REVU 14:51

10M ago14:51

14:51

Nous publions, donc nous existons ! Voici le premier épisode de The Photo Vault. Découvrez la proposition éditoriale de ce podcast, ainsi que la façon de vous engager auprès du Vernacular Social Club, votre plateforme dédiée à la photographie vernaculaire, aux archives photographiques, aux collections et aux livres de photos. Dans cette introductio…

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Smoke Gets in Your Ice Pt.4 1:06:15

10M ago1:06:15

1:06:15

A powdered-up James eats mountains of the shaved stuff as Philip tentatively dips his toe in the lesser-known jazz kissa art world in this last part of our three-day Kansai adventure. Thanks as ever to Brian of Grooves Ahead for his assistance with sound.By Philip Arneill & James Catchpole

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Inauguration of the Photo Vault & definition of what Vernacular Photography is 17:06

10M ago17:06

17:06

We publish; therefore, we exist! This is our first episode of The Photo Vault. Find out what to expect from this podcast in the future, as well as how to engage with the Vernacular Social Club, your platform for Vernacular Photography, Archives, Collecting, and Photo-books. In this introduction, you will hear the voices of collector, editor, and ar…

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Smoke Gets in Your Eyes Pt.3 1:38:13

11M ago1:38:13

1:38:13

All editing prudence goes to the wall as we fall down a deep, deep Kansai-shaped hole in this feature-length episode which is the third of a four-parter...strap in! Thanks as ever to Brian of Grooves Ahead for his assistance with sound.By Philip Arneill & James Catchpole

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Smoke Gets in Your Eyes Pt.2 46:35

11M ago46:35

46:35

Disagreement is the name of the game in this second instalment of a four-parter over three hectic days in Kansai.Thanks as ever to Brian of Grooves Ahead for sound assistance and to Louie Lastic for our music track.By Philip Arneill & James Catchpole

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Smoke Gets in Your Eyes Pt.1 54:41

12M ago54:41

54:41

Edible insects, jazz double entendres and some unreal Osaka joints in this first of a four-parter where we spend three hectic days in Kansai. Thanks to Brian of Grooves Ahead for sound assistance and to Louie Lastic for our music track.By Philip Arneill & James Catchpole

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Photography as a Door Opener: Willis' Journey of Opportunities 1:08:47

12M ago1:08:47

1:08:47

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the "Expand Your Experiences" podcast, host Roshaun Stephenson engages in a captivating conversation with Willis, a talented photographer and creative. Roshaun delves into Willis' background, exploring his journey from Brooklyn to Baltimore and the factors that shaped his work ethic. Willis opens up about …

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The Curtain, The Sword & The Samurai 49:26

1y ago49:26

49:26

After his daring diversion into curry a few weeks ago in Masako, James reverts to the old anti-jazz kissa food ways as we get back into town for a good old-fashioned Tokyo episode with three cracking Tokyo joints!This episode is dedicated to the inimitable Natori-san of Osaka's legendary Bird/56, who sadly passed away on August 7, 2023.Thanks as al…

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Finding Your Footing: Lessons in Balance from Mount Fuji 43:14

1y ago43:14

43:14

Send us a Text Message. In this podcast episode, host Roshaun Stephenson shares his recent experience climbing Mount Fuji. He discusses the preparations he made for the climb, including the importance of being physically and mentally prepared. Roshaun reflects on the challenges he faced during the climb, such as acclimating to the altitude and stay…

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The North Remembered Pt. 4 39:16

1y ago39:16

39:16

James continues to offend in the last of a four-parter trip up north: this time it's just the whole of the European continent. Philip recaps on some book launch party highlights in Belfast while James murders French words. And we visit the epic Paragonian run by the inimitable Hiroshi!By Philip Arneill & James Catchpole

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The North Remembered Pt.3 50:43

1y ago50:43

50:43

James pisses off another regional tourist board as we hit the snowless spring streets of Aomori for another couple of contrasting but equally brilliant joints.Thanks as ever to Brian of Grooves Ahead for sound assistance, and to Louie Lastic for our theme music.By Philip Arneill & James Catchpole

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The North Remembered Pt.2 38:21

1y ago38:21

38:21

In this second of four on a northern tour, we visit Morioka, officially the next best city after NYC apparently, for two great joints. And Philip has a serendipitous encounter with a certain Johnny...Thanks to Brian of Grooves Ahead for his help with all things sound.By Philip Arneill & James Catchpole

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The North Remembered Pt.1 53:53

1y ago53:53

53:53

It's the turn of James to live vicariously in this first episode of a four-part sojourn to colder climes with teachers, taxi and a treasure trove of joints. Oh yeah, and The Crusaders.By Philip Arneill & James Catchpole

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Das Buch! 44:08

1y ago44:08

44:08

James chats to Philip about the mind-blowing experience he had seeing the Tokyo Jazz Joints photobook finally being born at the printers near Heidelberg in Germany! Thanks as ever to Brian of Grooves Ahead, and to Louie Lastic for our theme music.By Philip Arneill & James Catchpole

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Waternomics: Exploring the Power of Water with Christopher Harrison 1:30:39

1y ago1:30:39

1:30:39

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Expand Your Experiences podcast, I have a conversation with Christopher Harrison, an expert on water and its importance. Chris discusses the differences between spring water and purified water, and the potential health benefits of consuming natural spring water. He also talks about the importance of un…

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Reunion! 49:00

1+ y ago49:00

49:00

Two men weep uncontrollably as they meet in a Shibuya hotel and finally recommence what they love doing most. Five years later, post-pandemic, we reunite to hit three Tokyo joints that symbolise the old and the new, and somewhere with the best of both!Thanks as ever to Brian of Grooves Ahead, and to Louie Lastic for our theme music.…

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From Lemonade to Legacy: The Entrepreneurial Journey with Carl Hale 1:02:47

1+ y ago1:02:47

1:02:47

Send us a Text Message. The Experience Your Experience podcast features an interview with Carl Hale, an entrepreneur and founder of Ginger Hales Lemonade. The conversation covers topics such as the importance of resilience and intuition for entrepreneurs, chance encounters that lead to relationships, the power of positive energy, and why intention …

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Developing a "Wintality" with Baylor Barbee 1:08:57

1+ y ago1:08:57

1:08:57

Send us a Text Message. Baylor Barbee is an ultra-endurance athlete and keynote speaker on the topics of self-leadership, opportunity, and mental health. He is the author of several books including Opportunity Engineer and Wintality, and the host of the Shark Theory Podcast and president of a non profit named "Dreams Really Exist". This wide rangin…

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How to be the star of your own story 1:14:14

1+ y ago1:14:14

1:14:14

Send us a Text Message. In this episode with visual storyteller, Kerron Andrews, we discuss a multitude of topics ranging from his path of Navy Veteran to entrepreneurship, to Filmmaking. We go in depth about some of the tools that he equipped himself along the way that increased his chances of success. His approach to creativity how he translates …

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Days of Wine and Roses 50:56

1+ y ago50:56

50:56

A recap of the incredible support we have had with the book project, the next steps, and a couple of tantalising Tohoku pitstops. Thanks as always to Brian of groovesahead.com for audio assistance and Louie Lastic for our theme music.By Philip Arneill & James Catchpole

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Discipline Rewards You 32:50

1+ y ago32:50

32:50

Send us a Text Message. Welcome back to the Season 2 premiere! After a long offseason of reflection, contemplation, and travel, I am excited to share the next phase of this journey. I've learned many things since last season and in this episode, I will be sharing some of the biggest lessons from my time off. I will also be sharing the ways that I c…

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Book-er TJJ & the MG's 48:06

1+ y ago48:06

48:06

James (probably) offends all of Finland, and we have a quick catch up before announcing our big news!Buy the book! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/philiparneill/tokyo-jazz-jointsThanks as always to Brian of groovesahead.com for audio assistance and Louie Lastic for our theme music.By Philip Arneill & James Catchpole

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