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In the News: Paul Natkin and The Moment of Truth in New York Post

June 23, 2022 By Trope Publishing Co

Legendary music photographer Paul Natkin gives The Post the behind-the-scenes stories of some of his most iconic photographs from his upcoming book, The Moment of...

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In the News: David Lee Csicsko and LGBTQ+ Icons on “Chicago Tonight”

June 22, 2022 By Trope Publishing Co

Celebrated artist and illustrator David Lee Csicsko joined WTTW’s “Chicago Tonight” program to talk about his new book, LGBTQ+ Icons. Created with author and historian Owen Keehnen, the book...

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In Conversation: David Lee Csicsko

June 16, 2022 By Trope Publishing Co

Award-winning artist and designer David Lee Csicsko has an impressive background. From countless solo exhibitions to illustrations in the Chicago Tribune and even designing for the White House Christmas in 2012,...

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Peter Shea, Author of In the Arena, Interviewed on History Unplugged Podcast

June 09, 2022 By Trope Publishing Co

Peter Shea, author of In the Arena: A History of American Presidential Hopefuls, joined the History Unplugged podcast to discuss the rise, early career, campaign, and later achievements of Presidential...

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Behind the Shot: Horace Greeley

May 24, 2022 By Trope Publishing Co

Tom Maday, co-author and photographer of In the Arena: A History of American Presidential Hopefuls, details the process behind capturing...

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Trope Chicago Gallery Exhibition

May 09, 2022 By Trope Publishing Co

Originally planned for April 2020 and rescheduled twice due to Covid, the team was delighted to host our first Trope gallery exhibit in our studio and office space on April...

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Paul Natkin Interviewed on the Sound and Vision Podcast

April 06, 2022 By Trope Publishing Co

In anticipation of his upcoming book, Paul Natkin sat down for a conversation with Brian Alfred, host of the Sound and Vision podcast to talk about his body...

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Behind the Shot: Beastie Boys

March 24, 2022 By Trope Publishing Co

Paul Natkin, Chicago’s foremost music photographer, shines a light on the stories behind...

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Paul Natkin: The Moment of Truth Featured on Digital Camera World

March 23, 2022 By Trope Publishing Co

The upcoming book Natkin: The Moment of Truth was featured on Digital Camera World, a website and publication for digital photography. The article was highlighted on the home page and...

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Featuring Collections by Paul Natkin, Eren Sarigul & Mike Poggioli

January 19, 2022 By Trope Publishing Co

Trope continues to offer prints by photographers from around the world who have been featured in the Trope City Edition series. Prints from the London, Chicago, Hong Kong and Japan...

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Paul Natkin: The Moment of Truth

November 21, 2021 By Trope Publishing Co

Trope is pleased to present Paul Natkin’s The Moment of Truth, a photographic collection of legendary music stars of the last half of the 20th century. A limited Trope...

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Artist Spotlight

September 28, 2021 By Trope Publishing Co

We're bringing you recent announcements surrounding the work and projects of Trope photographers. Cocu Liu (@cocu_liu), Neal Kumar (

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"Instant Mobile Photography is an Art Form in its Own Right"

September 16, 2021 By Trope Publishing Co

We spoke with Jess Angell aka Miss Underground about her new book in the Trope Mobile Edition Series. Get to know Jess and her fascination with the London Underground and...

"Some of My Favorite Photographs and Moments Were Captured with My Phone"

September 13, 2021 By Trope Publishing Co

Read our interview with Neal Kumar as he discusses the switch to the mobile camera and how the medium has opened doors for him and his work. Neal's...

There’s a Saying That Goes “The Best Camera is the One That is With You”, I Truly Believe So

September 08, 2021 By Trope Publishing Co

We recently spoke with photographer, Cocu Liu, about his photography journey and why he prefers mobile photography over the traditional point and shoot camera. His images are showcased...

Mobile Photography: A Category Still Defining Itself

September 07, 2021 By Trope Publishing Co

Happy Pub Day to the Trope Mobile Edition Series! The series identifies fine art photographers shooting in a new way, using mobile devices as their primary tool. These three artists push...

Introducing: Trope Mobile Edition

July 26, 2021 By Trope Publishing Co

Releasing September 2021 Trope Mobile Edition Series Trope Publishing Co.'s new Mobile Edition Series identifies fine art photographers shooting in a new way, using mobile devices as their primary tool to...

Capturing the London Underground in a Unique Way

October 14, 2019 By Sam Landers

JESS ANGELL describes herself ‘as a girl in love with the London Underground’. Her long-term photography project focuses on catching the London Underground at its most artistic. Jess’ eye is...