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International Library of Photography

I, too, am a semfinalist in the International Library of Photography's on-line contest. I was wondering if anyone know anything about the books they offer and what they are used for. The material the International Library of Photography sends with your winner notice states the books are "A resource for public and academic libraries, advertising agencies, and worldwide news media" To me, it makes it seem like they want you to believe that peole will buy your work from you.

Has anyoone ever actually spoken to the orgnaization? What are they all about?

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January 27, 2004

- Gregory LaGrange

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I'm under the impression that it's just something that you can say you got your picture in. Advertising agencies don't look at that book for anything. So you're not going to be getting a call from a corporation.
You will be in somebody's library. But it's really like that book that publishes peoples poetry from all over the country. I don't want to bust your bubble, but that's the vibe I get from other people who've talked about it.

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January 28, 2004

pcmlphotography.com - Pamela C.M Lammersen

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Well Ann,
join the club - a couple of years ago I found that site also and entered a few photos and yes! they to also made it to the semi finals. I tried to contact them, I mailed them, I did nearly everything and gave up. they are really just for entertainment I believe and you will never hear from them in person. I have heard of people that ordered the book and it took forever to even get it so please dont waste your time. Here at Betterphoto.com is the best site I have come across and if you want to learn learn learn the people on this site are soooo friendly and the advise is great. my advise is 'give up on international library of photography and stay with betterphoto.com :-) good luck Ann.
- Pamela

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January 28, 2004

Jessica Hughes

Hi Ann.
I have also entered some photos in the International Library of Photography. For a few of the photos I entered I recieved a letter stating that they were going to publish my photos in their next book. My impression of it all was this...I think they sell the books to the artists that are in the book. I really don't think anyone else buys them. They get their money from the artists. It seems like a scam so I just threw my offers away.
I agree with Pamela. Stick with betterphoto.com.
Jessica

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January 30, 2004

Connie J. Foster

Ann - Don't send them money this is a scam. If you have a really good photo, get slides made of your print & get on the internet for LEGITIMATE contests. If they tell you that you have a winning photo this should mean that you have a winning photo - YOU SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR THE BOOK!!!! I was dumb & bought one when they were $69.95 & the second for $59.95. When I got the book ALMOST 2 YEARS AFTER I ENTERED THE CONTEST, I was very disappointed they publish every photo they are sent & then sell you the book after saying you have a winning photo. Oh, yes and you can also buy the plaque, a commemorative bowl, etc etc etc. I have just received another email from them about a desk calendar for $39.00 + $10.00 for something else. I can have my photos alone not others put in a calendar for $15.00 or less. Trust me this is a scam. There are other Q&A's on this the one that Jacque or something close to that spelling started & it is bunches of people who have been screwed by this "make the amateurs spend money". The book is not worth $70.00 and definitely not $90.00. Mine had photos of babies in saggy diapers - there were some really good photos, but they will publish anything that is sent in. Try going thru other threads on this site & see how disappointed & very very angry most of the people are about ILP.

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November 10, 2005

Craig m. Zacarelli

I bet I can get in the book with the worst pic ever!.. lol Sometime I will try it, take a blurry, ugly shot of something really bad and stupid.. and enter it!
Craig-

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November 10, 2005

Connie J. Foster

Craig - I mentioned in another thread here that I thought about sending in the "rear end" of a horse & that I bet they would say I was a winner. So, I think everyone in all the threads (I think there are over 60) should send the same type photo - like the horse's "rear end" just to see if we all get accepted as WINNERS. What a farce.

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November 10, 2005

Craig m. Zacarelli

lol... Connie, in my archives, I do have a turkey butt and a cows butt..lol it would be great, start a thread asking ppl to do this, I will join also. this would be a great joke and an great inside joke for all the members here.. its gotta be a butt pic though.
Craig-

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November 11, 2005

Francene Show

Anne it is a scam. I had my photos printed up in one of their books. I bought two. Then came the trip to Washington DC. Thank god I didn't go. My girlfriend also recieved the samething from them. It really disappointed me when I found out cause I love photography and someday hope to maybe sell some of my work. All they do is lead you on and it is heart breaking. So don't fall for their tactics. And I think it would be a great joke to send in nothing but well you know BUTT pictures.

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November 17, 2005

- Kim Strausbaugh

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Email response I got from "The Library of Congress",see below:

Question History:

Patron: Does the Library of Congress have the anthologies from The
International Library of Photography available for ordering?

Librarian 1: Thank you for your recent question to the Prints and Photographs
Division.

We receive many inquiries regarding the International Library of Photography.
Please be aware that we are not in any way affilitated with this group.

If the books are available for purchase, you should be able to contact a local
vendor, or order a copy of it over the internet. Please contact the
International Library of Photography directly if you have any questions
regarding their products or services.

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Reference Section
Prints and Photographs Division
Library of Congress
101 Independence Ave., SE
Washington, D.C. 20540-4730
telephone: 202-707-6394
fax: 202-707-6647
URL: < http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/ >
email: < http://www.loc.gov/rr/askalib/ask-print.html >
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December 30, 2005

Connie J. Foster

Craig

I have a photo of 4 elephants' backsides - it would be fun to have 500+ people send in animal tushes just to see when they notified all of us that we have "unique perspective & artistic talent". The turkey sounds appropriate as well as the cow!!!