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EPISODE · Jun 5, 2025 · 42 MIN

Lukas Birk : "We must think about local materiality and printing practices."

from The Photobook · host Priyanka Chharia

In this episode, The Photobook Podcast features noted photographer, publisher and curator Lukas Birk. Over the years, Lukas has continuously engaged with vernacular image-making practices in China, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan & Myanmar, leading to the publication of many photobooks including Indian Minute Camera Photographers and Afghan Box Camera. Additionally, he established Fraglich Publishing with the goal of making books by other authors, often focusing on overlooked or forgotten visual histories. Join us as we learn about Lukas' many projects and his deep commitment to local bookmaking practices and traditions.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------To know more about our latest episodes, follow us on Instagram at @thephotobookpodcast or write to us at [email protected] can find Priyanka Chharia at @madamphotographer and Lukas Birk at @lukas.birk on Instagram⁠The Photobook Podcast is generously supported by PhotoSouthAsia at @photosouthasia. To view more of their work, log onto www.photosouthasia.org---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

In this episode, The Photobook Podcast features noted photographer, publisher and curator Lukas Birk. Over the years, Lukas has continuously engaged with vernacular image-making practices in China, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan & Myanmar, leading to the publication of many photobooks including Indian Minute Camera Photographers and Afghan Box Camera. Additionally, he established Fraglich Publishing with the goal of making books by other authors, often focusing on overlooked or forgotten visual histories. Join us as we learn about Lukas' many projects and his deep commitment to local bookmaking practices and traditions.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------To know more about our latest episodes, follow us on Instagram at @thephotobookpodcast or write to us at [email protected] can find Priyanka Chharia at @madamphotographer and Lukas Birk at @lukas.birk on Instagram⁠The Photobook Podcast is generously supported by PhotoSouthAsia at @photosouthasia. To view more of their work, log onto www.photosouthasia.org---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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