The photobook is a vital platform for photographers around the world to present their work and is increasingly considered an art form in its own right. To celebrate and advance the role of the photobook, we are launching the PHOTO 2020 x Perimeter International Photobook Prize. The aim of the prize is to identify, publish and distribute a new photographic project.

 

The winner of PHOTO 2020 x Perimeter International Photobook Prize will have their work published, promoted and distributed by Perimeter Editions and its associated distribution partners Perimeter Distribution and Idea Books. There will be opportunities for the winner to participate in programs during PHOTO 2020, as well as additional launches and promotions of their book.

 

JURY

Justine Ellis, Co-Director, Perimeter

Michael Mack, Publisher, MACK

Emma Phillips, Artist

Elias Redstone, Artistic Director, PHOTO 2020

Dan Rule, Co-Director, Perimeter

 

HOW TO APPLY

PHOTO 2020 X Perimeter International Photobook Prize is open to all living photographers. Applicants must complete and submit the online application form, along with a PDF illustrating their proposal, no later than 5pm on 30 August 2019 AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time)

 

An entry fee of $45 is applicable, please make sure to read through the following guidelines before applying.

 

PHOTOBOOK PROPOSAL
1. PDF proposal must include a complete sequence of images
2. the maximum page count is 150, there is no minimum page count
3. PDF must be no larger than 100MB
4. work submitted must not have been published before in book format
5. work must be entirely the original work of the entrant

 

RIGHTS

The artist will retain copyright over the original works. Perimeter will retain copyright over the published edition. The applicant warrants that all works submitted are:
– original works by the applicant
– do not infringe the copyright, moral rights or other right of any third party
– applicants own all rights and interests in the work submitted
– there is consent of any persons featured in the images

 

EVALUATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

– the judges will shortlist a number of entrants
– successful applicants will be notified by Wednesday 30 October
– unsuccessful applicants will not be notified
– outcomes are final and negotiation will not be entered into

 

BENEFITS

– the winner of the PHOTO 2020 x Perimeter International Photobook Prize will have their photobook published by Perimeter and launched at PHOTO 2020.
– the winner will collaborate with Perimeter Editions designers and editors to realise a final outcome of the book. The winner must be open to negotiations around sequencing, form, materiality, page count and printing techniques, as well as the overall conceptual positioning of the project
– shortlisted entrants will be promoted across PHOTO 2020’s digital platforms
– opportunities to exhibit the shortlist will be explored

 

CONDITIONS
– there is no limit to the number of entries per individual, but each entry must pay a new submission fee
– incomplete applications, including failure to pay the entry fee of $45 AUD will not be considered
– in order to be eligible for selection, proposals must be submitted no later than 5pm on Friday 30 August AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time)
– refunds will not be given for any reason
– entry and participation implies acceptance of these guidelines