Call for Publishers, Photographers and Photobook sellers 

Calling all Photobook publishers and enthusiasts – The FORMAT Photobook Market is returning to Derby for FORMAT25. 

The three-day event will take place at QUAD, in the heart of Derby from Friday 14 – Sunday 16 March and will bring together publishers, photobook sellers and photographers from across the globe. 

The FORMAT Photobook Market, which will include a space for selling/buying, presenting and signing books, will take place during FORMAT25’s busy opening weekend, and will be accompanied by FORMAT25 exhibitions and a packed programme of events, talks, screenings, book signings. 

Whether you are an established publisher, a self-published photographer, or an artist collective you can apply to showcase your work at FORMAT25 Photobook Market. We are keen to hear about recent publications and activity proposals in your stall applications.  

There are five bursaries available to cover table fees for Midlands based photographers / collectives / publishers. If you would like to be considered for this please state in your application. 

Interested in taking part? Details on how to apply below. 

Deadline for applications: 19 February 2025, 11:59pm GMT 

To apply please download and complete an application form and submit to [email protected] with ‘FORMAT Photobook Market Publishers’ in the subject line: 

The tables for publishers / booksellers are priced at: 

Single £75 (incl. two chairs).  

Double £140 

Half £40 

(VAT inclusive) 

A single table is measured at 6 ft x 2 ft 6 in / 182cm x 76cm 

We will endeavor to accommodate as many publishers and booksellers as possible, but due to demand we are unable to offer every applicant a place.