Digital BW, The Print

Despite the fact that Graphis does beautiful publications, and despite the fact that in the past I had my work
in their first book of Nudes (Graphis Nudes), I have to say that they have a terrible attitude towards their
artists, I would never enter again.

They charge you for the privilege of submitting work for publication in a book that they sell for a profit.
Even if you get in the publication, they don't give you a copy of said publication....they give you a measly
discount (which is still above the wholesale price...so they are making even more money, beyond the entry
fee).  They also reserve the right to reprint these images in future editions, to earn even more money off of
you.

While I understand the desire to have one's work seen, it is just another, in a long line of examples of
artists being abused by 'the system'...It's not like they are a 'not for profit'....this is how they make
their money.

end of rant.

Harvey Ferdschneider
partner, SKID Photography, NYC





sdmey4@... wrote:

> Todd, thanks for this, you saved me making the anouncement myself. I'am
> packaging up my entry tonight! Graphis books are of the highest quality, and
> so beautifully done. Any photograher would be honored to be included in one
> of there publications.
> I've been busy and almost forgot about it, and then I was thinking/is my
> stuff really photography? Anyrate I'm sending them 7. Digital files, and
> matching Ink prints.
> Steve M.
> In a message dated 10/09/2001 8:43:37 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
> tflash@... writes:
>
>
> > Thinking about Steve M's possible large print sale deal --particularly
> > thinking how beautiful his work is-- made me think I should let you all know
> > about a call for entries by Graphis Publications for their first edition of
> > a book called Flora 1. The deadline is October 15th. I know several people
> > on this list have wonderful bodies of work which focus on plant life.
> > However, I called their office and they are open to landscapes too if their
> > focus is on flora/fauna-- so it's not just for photos of flowers.
> >
> > Graphis is a very highly regarded publisher that many creatives look through
> > it for inspiration, so not only is it an honor to have your work selected
> > for publication but it's also great PR which can often lead to sales and
> > assignments. I'd say their focus is primarily on the commercial arts but
> > with a greater emphasis on the word "art" than just about all others of it's
> > kind.
> >
> > The usual disclaimers apply, I'm just a fan of their books and magazine and
> > hope to submit a few inkjets of my own. If anyone enters, good luck.
> >
> > Here's the link:
> >
> > http://graphis.com/bks/cfe/cfe.cal.0.EN.html
> >
> > Todd


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