Fastback creative
books was started in 2003 by Camille Seaman (http://www.camilleseaman.com) and Kevin Parker (http://powis.com/). The goal was to make unique published quality books for
serious photographers and artists in small quantities at affordable
prices. At that point in time no venue like this existed, and many of our
initial customers were friends and acquaintances of Camille, many of
which had large bodies of unpublished work which they were delighted to have in a professional book format. Our goal was to work
with them to make books to showcase their work to clients and in some cases for potential publishers.
Another goal of Fastback Creative Books emerged to prove the feasibility of a local "book
salon" where artists, photographers, and design professionals, could come in and actually discuss their designs and custom needs to have a totally different experience from the
over the web alternative.
We also want to demonstrate that this type of business can
be built with a relatively modest investment and produce books of
outstanding quality. To this end we have maintained a open door policy to
anyone interested in starting in the photo book business, and have advised most
of our competitors in their early stages. Powis http://powis.com/, makes
the bindery equipment that we use, so at our roots we have an interest in
seeing the market grow. We are happy to share information and tips. Contact us if you'd like to set up an appointment to see how our books are made. oliver@fastbackbooks.com
We produce a wide range of books such as:
- Museums and
galleries cataloging new exhibitions
- Architectural firms wanting unique proposals for new projects
- Graphic design studios comps
- Fashion designer's look books
- Customised financial reports
- High end real estate sales pitches
