Shore
Shore - a photo book
Shore - a book created as part of the Shore Life project selected for the exhibition "To Shine a Light | Who Dared to Dream " at the Royal Photographic Society 2024.
Abstract images created with found objects from the sea shore, along with words written by the author and photographer, Caroline Fraser.
21cm x 21cm. Soft cover. Perfect bound.
The book ‘Shore’ is a component of a larger project 'Shore Life' based on the sea shore and salt marsh at Rye, East Sussex.
The effects of local sewage spills, the fishing industry and day trippers to the sea shore are evidenced. The images are made using multiple layers, both in-camera and using the digital darkroom. I photograph the objects that I find, and then collect them for disposal. Items found include waste from sewage plant discharges, ghost fishing gear ( discarded fishing line and rope), plastic cups, plastic cutlery, plastic bags, beach shoes and other picnic waste.
Sansui 1
Using a Japanese aesthetic this book explores the movement and energy of fresh mountain water.
Sumi ink and beeswax on rice paper. Arches velin pages. Triple pamphlet fold structure allowing multiple layout options as demonstrated in the video.
One of one.
'forest' - a Japanese stab bound hand sewn book.
15 x 17.5cm. Cover wild green 300g. Pages Munken Lynx rough 170g. Printed on HP Indigo press. 36 pages.
Contains black and white photographs from the forests of North Vancouver, Canada.
First edition SOLD OUT. Second edition now available.
forest- limited edition hand sewn book
A book about the mixed emotions that are experienced whilst walking in the forest.
Second edition.
15 x 17.5cm. Cover wild green 300g. Pages Munken Lynx rough 170g. Printed on HP Indigo press.
Contains black and white photographs from the forests of North Vancouver, Canada.
Why books?
Making artist books is a fundamental part of my art practice. Presenting images alongside text allows me to fully express my sense of place and space . Books allow storytelling; an unfolding of thoughts and feelings using the time that is spent in turning pages. Books allow for reflection and a gathering of elements that say so much more together than they are able to say apart.
High quality papers and environmentally sound materials are essential elements of the work. The words tend to be minimal and poetic. The choice of structure and layout of content in a book is a key element of the work.
My hand-bound books use a variety of bindings and covers. Choosing the materials to complement the content takes time and much experimentation.
The completed books are available in small editions, as creating each book involves many hours of work.
findings - a Japanese stab bound hand sewn book (second edition)
A book based on the photographic series of the same name, containing black and white prints of objects found on the beach at Moeraki, New Zealand. Now in the second edition.
Professionally printed using HP Indigo digital press. Hand sewn, signed and individually wrapped. A book to treasure.
More details and how to buy here.
Writing Rye in Light
A collaborative booklet created by Anwesha Arya ( poet) and Caroline Fraser (photographer). Poems about our mutual love for paper, books, Rye, nature and especially trees.
more books......
Winter notes - artist book
winter notes
An artist book containing short poems written in response to photographs of plant life in winter in the snow. Fine art photographs in black and white juxtaposed with poems.
Printed on fine art papers in a triple booklet style with a red embossed cover.
Images from British Columbia and Yukon,on Hahnemuhle 110gsm bamboo paper.
Pages Zerkall cream 145 gsm
Cover Canson mi Tientes 160 gsm
©2021
whale song - artist book
If I Only had More Time ( hard bound edition of 12 copies only)
Hand made edtion of 12 hard bound copies of the book 'If I Only had More Time' about my residency in Trelex, Switzerland.
Orange buckram cover with blind embossed lettering. Hannemuhle photo rag leporellopages. Contains monochrome images and text.
Signed and numbered.
100% of purchase price will be donated to Cancer Research UK.
If I Only Had More Time - soft bound edition of 20 books with protective matching sleeve
Hand made edtion of 20 soft bound copies of the book 'If I Only had More Time' about my residency in Trelex, Switzerland.
Orange/red card cover and sleeve with blind embossed lettering. Epson photo paper leporello pages. Contains monochrome images and text.
Signed and numbered.
100% of purchase price will be donated to Cancer Research UK.
Land of my father - limited edition book
Land of my Father by Caroline Fraser
Bespoke first edition hand sewn book 'Land of my Father', containing images from the Scottish highlands and a short poem about my father's death.
Edition size 50 . 12 remaining.
Printed on Muncken natural paper, with embossed sleeve cover, signed and numbered.
Please contact me if you wish to purchase from outside the UK
Land of my Father boxed set containing signed hand sewn book with A4 special edition print
Bespoke first edition hand sewn book 'Land of my Father', containing images from the Scottish highlands and a short poem about my father's death.
Edition size 50 . Printed on Muncken natural paper, with embossed sleeve cover, signed and numbered.
Price includes postage and packing within the UK.
For postage overseas please contact me first.
new publication on the moon ....... a zero waste book about space trash
Portfolio - landscape
