Art Publishing Class: Art Book Publishing 101

We are excited to announce our first art book publishing education class, April 18 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. This is a live, virtual event with a Q&A, hosted on Zoom! Tickets are $40, and registration is through Eventbrite.

Learn to publish an art book that will help boost your creative profile and career! Visual artists, photographers, designers and other creatives will leave this session with a broad understanding of the benefits and challenges involved in publishing an art book, editorial and design strategies, and unique ideas for promoting a book and getting it in front of potential customers.

Questions? Send us an email, kcopress (at) gmail (dot) com.

K.Co Press is a publisher that also offers editorial consulting and publishing education for artists, photographers and other creatives. It does not provide custom book, hybrid or hands-on self publishing services.

New Book “When Brothers Agree” Showcases Texas Masonic Halls

DALLAS - K.Co Press announces the May release of “When Brothers Agree,” a hardcover coffee table book and pictorial survey of Masonic Halls in Texas and surrounding states, featuring photos by Texas photographer James Khattak. From historically significant to utilitarian; striking to unassuming and many styles in between, this book documents Masonic lodges in towns of all sizes.

The book’s title comes from a quote by Greek philosopher Antisthenes: “When brothers agree, no fortress is so strong as their common life.”

Tucumcari, NM

We travel extensively and encountered Masonic Halls in towns of all sizes. What began as an ongoing project to share photos of these buildings with family members who are Freemasons became a much bigger endeavor to be shared with a much wider audience.

The buildings themselves are striking examples of historic architecture, and it is very interesting to know that however different these buildings may look on the outside, their interiors and elements of consistency are the same in Masonic Halls everywhere.

“When Brothers Agree” is K.Co Press’s sixth hardcover publication, following “Ten Texas Towns And Places In-Between, Field Notes From The Back Roads” (May 2022), “Sunwashed” (Sept. 2022), “Howdy, Neighbor!” (Nov. 2022,) “Frontiers” (June 2023) and “Shorelines” (Sept. 2023.)

“When Brothers Agree” features Lodge buildings including: 

• The Grand Lodge of Texas, Waco

• Milam Lodge, Nacogdoches, Texas

• Tucumcari Lodge #27, Tucumcari, N.M.

• Sweet Home Lodge, DeQueen, Ark.
  

And many more destinations in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Louisiana.

Nacogdoches, Texas

“When Brothers Agree” will be available for purchase on kcoarts.com. Retailers and other businesses interested in purchasing copies may email hello@kcoarts.com for more information. Bulk order discounts are available for qualifying accounts.

Photos, sample pages and more information is available on request.

About the Book:

“When Brothers Agree: Masonic Halls in Texas and the Region”

By Stephanie and James Khattak

$60

ISBN: TBD

120+ pages, color photography throughout

8.5X11.5 

Published by K.Co Press, Dallas, Texas.

How to Turn Your Art into a Published Book: Announcing New Consulting Services for Artists

Announcing new art book consulting services!

Beginning in March 2024, Dallas Art Book publisher K.Co Press will offer publishing consulting packages for artists, galleries, retailers and other art spaces.

“In addition to being a tangible record of an artist’s work and story, a professional, beautifully produced book can help reach new audiences and share artwork in a meaningful way,” said Stephanie Khattak, founder and publisher at K.Co Press. 

Founded in 2016 and independently publishing seven books, with more planned for 2024, K.Co is uniquely suited to help artists, photographers and other creatives navigate the often confusing path to publication. 

“As artists ourselves, and as members of the arts community, we understand directly the unique challenges and opportunities that creatives encounter when looking to amplify their work,” said Khattak. “We believe there are many paths to success, and self-publishing an art book or photography book can be effective and very rewarding.” 

Packages range from a Mini Session designed for artists who want a general overview or have specific questions, to an inclusive package for galleries, art spaces and retailers who want to highlight their artists, build their brand, or create a unique product to offer their customers. 

Depending on their preferred package, clients may receive best practices and recommendations; marketing, promotions and distribution strategy advice, and vendor referrals.

“Publishing your own art or photography book can be intimidating,” Khattak said. “We share our expertise and insights to cut through the noise, offer collaborative support, and make the process a little easier, so that you can publish a book that you’re proud of.” 

The K.Co Press art book consulting program opens March 1. Limited engagement slots are available. Contact us to be among the first to know when the reservation form goes live.