To support SYP assignment 3 and for primary research and sources I devised and sent a survey to some in the publishing industry. See the questions in my previous post: https://nkssite6.photo.blog/2024/09/18/assignment-3-the-photography-industry-primary-research/

This was sent to a mixture of large publishers, medium to small publishers, photographers who have been published and those who have self-published. I deliberately sent to some publishers who had published photographers I surveyed and vice versa.

The survey was sent to 32 in total. There were 14 responses, a response rate of 43%, which I understand was quite good.

Here is my contact record sheet:

This is a compilation of the responses that I received:

These have been incorporated into my draft essay: What are the benefits and challenges of self-publishing or having your photobook published?