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Atlanta native Jason Fulford will be speaking at Marcia Wood Gallery on Tuesday, January 16 at 7:30 pm. This event is important because of Fulford’s role in the world of photography book publishing/self-publishing:

J&L Books, founded in 2001 by Jason Fulford and Leanne Shapton, has published work by numerous artists and authors including David Shrigley, Marcel Dzama, Gus Powell, Adam Gilders, Micheal Northrup and Micheal Schmelling. The non-profit company has won critical and popular acclaim for its series of accessible and original art and photography books. J&L is dedicated to providing an outlet for quality work which might not otherwise be seen. The output of this small publisher succeeds in displaying both a strong statement of aesthetic from the two founders, and a voracious and inspiring enthusiasm for a wide range of subject matter and visions.

I’ve followed Jason’s work for a couple of years, and I like the show, but I’m especially interested in learning more about his work with J&L. Because this is on a Tuesday night, it might cause a schedule conflict for some people, but I hope we can all make it out.