PhotoWork with Sasha Wolf
A Photography & Visual Arts Podcast

Paul Schiek - Episode 50

3 years ago

In this episode of PhotoWork with Sasha Wolf, Sasha and publisher and founder of TBW Books, Paul Schiek, have a real insiders' discussion about working with artists and the trust they look for when creating that relationship. Paul talks about what he looks for when deciding whether or not to publish a book and he reveals his approach to the business side of publishing which is not all about business.

https://tbwbooks.com

Born in Fond du Lac, WI, Paul Schiek received a BFA in photography from California College of the Arts and Crafts in 2005, after which he started the publishing company TBW Books. Since then, Schiek’s work has been shown both in the US and internationally. His work has also been the subject of many books and publications.

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From the PhotoWork Foundation, the PhotoWork Podcast, hosted by Sasha Wolf, is a leading photography podcast featuring in-depth interviews with photographers, curators, publishers, and other influential figures in the fine art photography world. Each episode explores contemporary and post-documentary photography, photobooks, and the artistic process, offering insight, inspiration, and education for photographers, photography students, and creative professionals. The PhotoWork Foundation supports the development and education of post-documentary photographers and cultivates an engaged audience for their work. Through its programs, the Foundation highlights photography that is often not commercially viable but essential for understanding contemporary society and visual storytelling. For more episodes, show notes, and resources for photographers, visit www.photowork.foundation and follow us on Instagram @photowork.foundation.