The word photography translates from Latin—
to writing with light.
At Blinding Visuals, we curate books as bridges between creative voices and the communities they want to reach— honoring the journey of every author who entrusts us with their story.
We onboard authors, set terms, and define the scope of the project—aligning on a shared vision that guides the work from start to finish. We are committed to our authors first mission: BV Authors enjoy 51% of all book profits — in perpetuity.
We work with authors to gather written essays and sequence their visual art. Our editorial team curates both digital and physical proofs, refining layout, pacing, and narrative flow—then submitting them for final author approval.
We launch every project through a Kickstarter pre-order campaign. As Peak Design’s founder, Peter Dering, explains, crowdfunding brings people closer to the creative process. Even after a decade of success, Peak Design continues to use Kickstarter to stay community-oriented. Similarly, we support each author with campaign launch — so they can involve their community from day one.
We print with gallery-grade precision using offset technology on Heidelberg presses, paired with 157gsm coated paper. The result: richly detailed, beautifully bound books that honor the work inside.
Each title is formally published in the U.S. with a registered ISBN and added to our catalog. We also handle any required international registrations — and distribute globally through aligned online and retail channels, placing your book where it can be accessed.
—Toni Morrison
You, as the author, are the heart of your work. Describe the book you want to bring into the world—what your work means to you, and your community. This doesn’t need to be long or polished.
You can include:
That’s it. Just enough for us to understand the story behind the lens.
We want to get a sense of the world through your lens. There’s no need for a formal portfolio or polished presentation.
You can:
There’s no right format—just give us a window into your creative approach.
We offer one book size: 26 × 36 cm (~10.2 × 14.2 in):
Why one format?
Optimizing for one book size lets us stay true to our mission: make great art accessible. By refining one size, we’ve optimized production without cutting corners. That’s what makes it possible to offer pre-order pricing under $60 — keeping the work accessible for communities.
Authors choose horizontal or vertical—whichever layout best serves the work.
At BV, we spent months testing before landing on these exact dimensions.
When open, the book spans over half-a-meter wide. It’s offset-printed, built with coated paper, linen-bound, and meant to pull the reader into the frame—into the very moment the art was meant to convey.
We’ve built the four corners of the canvas—we leave the contents up to your creative vision.
Every BV title launches through a Kickstarter pre-order campaign. This does more than fund the first edition—it brings your audience into the journey from day one.
Everyone who pre-orders becomes a Pre-order Patron, and each Patron’s name will be included in every edition that is published. They don’t just support the book—they become part of its story.
Most books require a minimum of 100 pre-orders to move into production. No experience? No worries. Our team helps build the campaign from the ground up—from structuring your Kickstarter to shaping the video, messaging, and launch strategy.
As a member of the Blinding Visuals community—we support you throughout the publishing process.
Bring Your Vision To Life.
Tell us your story. Show us your work. BV is where authors Write With Light.
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The creative side of the house.
Learn more about TSSN, the creative house under BV Press where Light Travels. More information about our philosophy, the Global Gallery Program, and how we help art move through the world.
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