Paris Photo–Aperture PhotoBook Awards 2026 Shortlist Announced

The 2026 Paris Photo–Aperture PhotoBook Awards shortlist is out, with submissions this year reaching a record count from 56 countries including Armenia, Iran, Morocco, and Venezuela. Three prize categories are in play: First PhotoBook, PhotoBook of the Year, and Photography Catalog of the Year. Winners are announced at Paris Photo on November 13, with shortlisted books then touring to PhotoIreland in Dublin (December 2026) and Printed Matter in New York (January 2027).