A chapbook is usually a small poetry publication up to about 40 pages, sometimes bound with a saddle stitch. Historically small printed booklet that was a popular medium for street, popular or folk l literature throughout early modern Europe. The modern chapbook can be traced back to the American Beat poets of the 1950s and 60s — eg., Allan Ginsberg’s Howl.
When used for present-day publications in photography chapbooks are commonly short, inexpensive booklets with the photos connected by a thematic or formal link. They are a medium for alternative and emerging photographers, writers and publishers.
Gary Sauer-Thompson
Edgeland by Gary Sauer-Thompson was published by Thoughtfactory in 2012.
It was part of an solo exhibition at Manning Clark House, Canberra, ACT.
Barbara Martin
Quarantine Station, Torrens Island, South Australia by Barbara Martin was bound and printed by Barbara Martin in 2017