Zines – Common Misconceptions

Photobooks and zines live in a curious space between art, publishing, and personal expression — and that often leads to misunderstanding.At Unseenpress, we see them not as niche or nostalgic, but as vital, democratic forms of photographic thinking.Here are some of the most common misconceptions — and why they deserve to be challenged. “They’re just … Read more

RIP MARTIN PARR

Sadly Martin Parr died at 73 years of age on Saturday the 6th of December 2015. Much has been written about him and his work, this article highlights Parr’s relationship with photo-books:

WHY COLLECT PHOTO-ZINES & BOOKS

Why Collect At Unseenpress, we believe photobooks and zines are more than containers for images — they are portable exhibitions, intimate conversations, and acts of independent seeing.To collect them is to participate in a culture that values touch, sequence, and the slow unfolding of a photographic idea. Hold the Art in Your Hands In a … Read more