"Café Royal Books is the idea of Craig Atkinson, an artist and lecturer. Our first title was published in 2005.

Craig wanted to create a way to make artwork accessible to a wider audience. The solution needed to be small, functional, open to collaboration, affordable, and work independently of galleries. These ideas remain at the heart of what we do.

We’re a small family-run publisher based in England, next to the woodland, dunes, and windswept beaches of the North West coast — we’re always inspired by the vastness, calm and energy of this environment. 

We make weekly publications, focussing on documentary photography linked to Britain and Ireland, printed and bound locally by a small 170 year old printing company. Libraries and museums around the world collect the books, so the work will remain preserved and accessible for many years. Our books don’t need batteries, or screens. We hope they will be used, create conversation and be passed down through family generations."

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The Thatcher Years 1979–1990 - Paul Pickard

The Thatcher Years 1979–1990 - Paul Pickard

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Isle of Man TT Races 1980 - Colin Curwood

Isle of Man TT Races 1980 - Colin Curwood

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The Dirty Dozen Arizona 1979 - Patrick Ward

The Dirty Dozen Arizona 1979 - Patrick Ward

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The Velvet Underground, New York 1965 - 1966 - Adam Ritchie

The Velvet Underground, New York 1965 - 1966 - Adam Ritchie

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Isle of Man TT Races - Chris Killip

Isle of Man TT Races - Chris Killip

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English Days Out 1980s & 90s #1 - Robert Morris

English Days Out 1980s & 90s #1 - Robert Morris

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Stockport Market 1976–1977 - Heidi Alexander

Stockport Market 1976–1977 - Heidi Alexander

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Metalheadz, Blue Note London 1994–1995 - Eddie Otchere

Metalheadz, Blue Note London 1994–1995 - Eddie Otchere

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Carlisle 1978–1979 - Tony Tuxill

Carlisle 1978–1979 - Tony Tuxill

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Salford 1977 #2 - Phil Portus

Salford 1977 #2 - Phil Portus

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Salford 1977 #1 - Phil Portus

Salford 1977 #1 - Phil Portus

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Rush Hour London Underground 1973 - Sean Plunkett

Rush Hour London Underground 1973 - Sean Plunkett

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Manchester 1975 - Kemal Cengizkan

Manchester 1975 - Kemal Cengizkan

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British Seaside 1960–1970 - Shirley Baker

British Seaside 1960–1970 - Shirley Baker

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Manchester and Oldham 1970s - Dragan Novaković

Manchester and Oldham 1970s - Dragan Novaković

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