"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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New York 1986 - Jacky Chapman

New York 1986 - Jacky Chapman
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Early Colour Hulme Manchester 1965 - Shirley Baker

Early Colour Hulme Manchester 1965 - Shirley Baker
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New York 1970s–1980s - Douglas Corrance

New York 1970s–1980s - Douglas Corrance
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New York 1970s - John Claridge

New York 1970s - John Claridge
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Wu-Tang Clan 1994–2004 - Eddie Otchere

Wu-Tang Clan 1994–2004 - Eddie Otchere
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Punks 1979–1983 - Virginia Turbett

Punks 1979–1983 - Virginia Turbett
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The Post Punk Years 1987–1990 - Richard Davis

The Post Punk Years 1987–1990 - Richard Davis
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Goldie, Timeless Marc Ballroom NYC November 1995 - Alice Arnold

Goldie, Timeless Marc Ballroom NYC November 1995 - Alice Arnold
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Manchester 1975 - Kemal Cengizkan

Manchester 1975 - Kemal Cengizkan
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Crowds 1977-1981 - Syd Shelton

Crowds 1977-1981 - Syd Shelton
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Fans and Clubbers 1978–1995 - David Corio

Fans and Clubbers 1978–1995 - David Corio
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British Seaside 1960–1970 - Shirley Baker

British Seaside 1960–1970 - Shirley Baker
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Being British 1975–2005 - Barry Lewis

Being British 1975–2005 - Barry Lewis
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June Street, Salford 1973 - Daniel Meadows & Martin Parr

June Street, Salford 1973 - Daniel Meadows & Martin Parr
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The Madchester Years 1989–1991 - Richard Davis

The Madchester Years 1989–1991 - Richard Davis
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Hulme 1980s–1990s - Richard Davis

Hulme 1980s–1990s - Richard Davis
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Blackpool 1984–1989 - Barry Lewis

Blackpool 1984–1989 - Barry Lewis
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Football Fans - Ian Beesley

Football Fans - Ian Beesley
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Wrestling in the North 1980s - Peter Byrne

Wrestling in the North 1980s - Peter Byrne
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Manchester and Oldham 1970s - Dragan Novaković

Manchester and Oldham 1970s - Dragan Novaković
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Tales from the Second Cities Manchester 1988–1992 - Richard Davis

Tales from the Second Cities Manchester 1988–1992 - Richard Davis
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Golden Age 1960s–1980s - Shirley Baker

Golden Age 1960s–1980s - Shirley Baker
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UK Rave 1991 - Tony Davis

UK Rave 1991 - Tony Davis
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Manchester and Salford 1980s - Ian Beesley

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