The word photography translates from Latin—
to writing with light.
Publishing is about more than putting pixels on paper:
At Blinding Visuals, we curate books as Portable Galleries—beautiful, large-format pages that bring visual stories directly into the hands of readers.
By leveraging modern logistics, pre-order platforms, and offset printing technology, we remove the usual gatekeepers and introduce a new generation of authors to world-class publishing.
Our Publishing Model Is Simple:
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Partner
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.
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Prepare
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.
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Promote
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.
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Print
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.
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Publish
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.
“If There’s A Book You Want To Read, But It Hasn’t Been Written Yet…
…Then You Must Write It”
—Toni Morison
We Only Require Two Notes From Prospective Authors:
Tell Us Your Story
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:
A working title (if you have one)
The general theme, subject, or story you have in mind
A few lines about who you are and where you're based
That’s it. Just enough for us to understand the story behind the lens.
2. Show Us Your Work
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:
Share a public Instagram or website
Upload a PDF or a folder of selected images
Send anything that reflects your current visual voice
There’s no right format—just give us a window into your creative approach.
One Size, Infinite Stories
One Format,
Built For One Purpose:
To Tell Your Story
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.
Deliberate Dimension:
Deliberate Design:
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.
Pre-Order Process
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.
Publishing begins with community.
As a member of the Blinding Visuals community- we support you throughout the publishing process.
Where Will Your Story Go?
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Blinding Visuals Press
Bring Your Vision To Life
Tell us your story. Show us your work. BV is where authors Write With Light. -
TSSN
The creative side of the house.
Learn more about TSSN, the creative house under BV Press where Light Travels. More information about our creative studio, the Global Gallery Program, and how we help art move through the world.
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ARTSSN Publishing Program
You’ve got a story: Three images. One voice.
Apply to publish your work as a Triptych Gallery—designed to inspire creativity in our daily lives.