Photobook belge

Photobook Belge is the first ever overview of photobooks created by Belgian photographers. Covering a period of more than 150 years, from the mid 19th century to the present, it features almost 250 photobooks, all carefully described and illustrated. It's the first time that research into the production and context of Belgian photobooks has been carried out on this scale. In so doing, it sheds light on a hitherto neglected part of Belgium's long and fascinating photo history.
Over time, the Belgian photobook has become well established. With Photobook Belge, it finally gets the recognition it deserves.
Featuring works by famous names such as Dirk Braeckman, Marcel Broodthaers, Bieke Depoorter, Gilbert Fastenaekens, Edmond Fierlants, Geert Goiris, Harry Gruyaert, Max Pinckers, Marie-Françoise Plissart, Marc Trivier and Stephan Vanfleteren, as well as many undiscovered gems from Belgium's rich photography history.

Voor een fotograaf is het fotoboek een van de belangrijkste media waarin hij zijn werk kan tonen. De evolutie van het fotoboek kadert dan ook in een grote traditie. Photobook belge is het eerste overzicht ooit van fotoboeken die werden gepubliceerd door Belgische fotografen en uitgevers. Het draagt bij aan de studie naar een tot nu toe verwaarloosd onderdeel van de Belgische fotogeschiedenis. Voor het eerst wordt op deze schaal onderzoek gedaan naar de productie en context van Belgische fotoboeken. Dit ambitieuze boek heeft tot doel een representatief beeld te schetsen van hun ontwikkeling, vanaf het midden van de negentiende eeuw tot vandaag. Het Belgische fotoboek is een begrip geworden en krijgt met deze publicatie eindelijk de erkenning die het verdient. De catalogus omvat meer dan 250 fotoboeken, gemaakt over een periode van 150 jaar, uit diverse publieke en private collecties, elk zorgvuldig beschreven en geillustreerd.

Photobook Belgeis the first ever overview of photobooks created by Belgian photographers. Covering a period of more than 150 years, from the mid 19th century to the present, it features almost 250 photobooks, all carefully described and illustrated. It's the first time that research into the production and context of Belgian photobooks has been carried out on this scale. In so doing, it sheds light on a hitherto neglected part of Belgium's long and fascinating photo history.
Over time, the Belgian photobook has become well established. With Photobook Belge, it finally gets the recognition it deserves.
Featuring works by famous names such as Dirk Braeckman, Marcel Broodthaers, Bieke Depoorter, Gilbert Fastenaekens, Edmond Fierlants, Geert Goiris, Harry Gruyaert, Max Pinckers, Marie-Françoise Plissart, Marc Trivier and Stephan Vanfleteren, as well as many undiscovered gems from Belgium's rich photography history.

Photobook Belgeis the first ever overview of photobooks created by Belgian photographers. Covering a period of more than 150 years, from the mid 19th century to the present, it features almost 250 photobooks, all carefully described and illustrated. It's the first time that research into the production and context of Belgian photobooks has been carried out on this scale. In so doing, it sheds light on a hitherto neglected part of Belgium's long and fascinating photo history.
Over time, the Belgian photobook has become well established. With Photobook Belge, it finally gets the recognition it deserves.
Featuring works by famous names such as Dirk Braeckman, Marcel Broodthaers, Bieke Depoorter, Gilbert Fastenaekens, Edmond Fierlants, Geert Goiris, Harry Gruyaert, Max Pinckers, Marie-Françoise Plissart, Marc Trivier and Stephan Vanfleteren, as well as many undiscovered gems from Belgium's rich photography history.