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Paris Photo–Aperture PhotoBook Awards 2026
Aperture Foundation
September 5, 2026International (Paris Photo exhibition)
35 shortlisted books exhibited at Paris Photo and touring internationally; books become part of Aperture library.
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35 shortlisted books exhibited at Paris Photo and touring internationally; books become part of Aperture library.
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Three categories: First PhotoBook, PhotoBook of the Year, Photography Catalog of the Year; worldwide.
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First PhotoBook: $10,000; shortlisted books exhibited at Paris Photo
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$15–$60 per book (early bird through July 10)