I plan on self-publishing my first photo book Roads Go Ever Ever On this year.

Originally, I was thinking of making two books, with one focusing on my Tour of Canada, the other on my Tour of Europe. But after much considerations, I decided to juxtapose 82 photographs taken during these two solo adventures that are 10 years apart, without clearly drawing the distinction. Only in the index at the end of the book will readers see where these photographs were taken.

It will be printed and bounded by BookArt in Montreal, on the Canadian Spicers Supreme Silk Cover 60lb paper, hardcover with dust jacket.

Originally, I was thinking of relying on Blurb‘s online service, but in the end, I decided to partner with a local Montreal-based art book maker, BookArt instead. They specialise in small production (typically 100-150 copies) of art books, and actually do print at a number smaller than 100 upon request. They use the same Indigo printing system that Blurb uses, and allow me to see the proof of everything and choose from more finishing options (like foil stamping, cloth cover material / colour, etc.). The paper is also Canada-sourced and FSC-certificated. Therefore, my book is entirely Canadian and environmentally friendly.

All of my photographs have been previously published, so the only new thing is the preface I wrote for this occasion. It’s been proof-read by Her Majesty of English Language Mary-Jane, hence is guaranteed to be an enjoyable read.