Name: BOOKENDS // Photobook critique club
Start: 2026-07-19T14:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-07-19T17:00:00+01:00
Location: 20 Castle Terrace

$BOOKENDS \/\/ Photobook critique club$

A critique group designed for those working on making a photobook, reflecting on an old work, or wanting to share something by someone else.
About this Event

Pictured: AGITATE (Haymarket, 2022 on 35mm) by Christina Webber

The fifth edition of our photobook critique club! This session is for those at any stage of the photobook-making process, offering space to talk about a work-in-progress, or reflect on something published a wee while ago. So if you've been searching for somewhere to talk about production or sequencing before going to print, share a dummy, look back on an older work, or share your favourite photobook discovery of late... this is for you.

BOOKENDS is an opportunity to present in a welcoming and informal environment, and ask for new perspectives. The event is designed for:

Photographers wanting feedback on a work-in-progress photobook or zine
Photographers sharing something made a wee while ago with fresh eyes
Photobook fans bringing their favourite work by someone else to share

You do not need to be presenting work to attend, and curious observers who love listening to others speak about their work are welcome! Please select the relevant ticket when booking depending on if you plan on presenting work. This is so that we know how many people are bringing work and can allocate time accordingly.

Participants presenting work are encouraged to bring sequenced prints, mock-ups, or dummy copies of the book you will be speaking about. We can organise a projector in case you want to show digital content, but if so please let us know in advance of the session via email ([email protected]). We will update the event agenda as presenters are confirmed.

Practicalities //

Like all of our events, this does require a minimum attendance to go ahead, so please book early rather than last-minute. Booking will close 7 days before the event due to venue protocol as we will need to pass on a final list of names to security at this point. The venue is accessible via many main public transport links (just off Lothian Road and Princes Street). Snacks will be provided!

Ticketing //

This is a ticketed event with limited capacity and you must book in order to attend. Please don't feel that you have to donate, but if you wish to support us we really appreciate it - the suggested ticket price is £4. Your contributions help us continue building AGITATE into something with a bigger (and better) output, and enable us to keep our public programme on a 'pay what you can' basis. Thank you.

Accessibility //

This event is open to everyone! The crit will be seated in our shared studio space at Saltire Court, 20 Castle Terrace. Please arrive at reception promptly between 1:55PM and 2PM, where one of the AGITATE team will meet you. The venue is wheelchair accessible and we will be meeting on the second floor, accessible via stairs or lift. There is an accessible toilet and plenty of quiet breakout space if needed.