photo book prize 2026
The Lucie Foundation is dedicated to celebrating all forms of photography. This program is a juried competition open to a diversity of book submissions- from traditionally published to hand-made books and zines. The awards are presented to photographers and publishers.
CATEGORIES:
Book of the Year
1. Exhibition Catalogue: Printed publication made to accompany an exhibition or installation at a gallery or alternative space.
2. Photography +: Publication that mixes photography with another medium. This can include text, music, painting, graphic design, poetry, and more.
3. Multi Artist / Multi Publisher: A publication featuring the work of multiple photographers and/or publishers.
4. Single Artist / Single Publisher: A publication featuring the work of a singular photographer and/or publisher.
5. Limited Edition: A book that is released in a limited quantity print run.
6. Other: A publication that does not fit within the bounds of more traditional categories.
First Book
1. Photography +: Publication that mixes photography with another medium. This can include text, music, painting, graphic design, poetry, and more.
2. Single Artist: A publication featuring the work of a singular photographer and/or publisher.
3. Limited Edition: A book that is released in a limited quantity print run.
4. Other: A publication that does not fit within the bounds of more traditional categories.
self-published
1. Photography +: Publication that mixes photography with another medium. This can include text, music, painting, graphic design, poetry, and more.
2. Single Artist: A publication featuring the work of a singular photographer and/or publisher.
3. Limited Edition: A book that is released in a limited quantity print run.
4. Other: A publication that does not fit within the bounds of more traditional categories.
5. Zine: A small-circulation, self-published work.