Above and Across Chicago Launch Party
The Trope team was excited to celebrate the publication of Above and Across Chicago on Tuesday, July 9, with a gallery show and book signing. Photographers Adam Pearson, Alex Sheyn, Daniel Moreno, Daniel...
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Trope Washington, DC at America’s 250th
When we are working on the Trope City Edition series, we’re always asked the same question: What city is next? We’ve travelled the world from Chicago to London, Rome to...
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Above and Across Chicago: Meet Daniel Moreno
Daniel Moreno is one of 15 photographers in Above and Across Chicago. Get to know him and his perspective on using drones in Chicago below. Above and Across Chicago is available...
In the News: WGN9 Chicago Interviews Terry Maday about Above and Across Chicago
WGN9 Chicago sits down with Terry Maday to spotlight Above and Across Chicago and Terry's images in the book. Watch the full interview here.
In the News: Newcity features Trope and Above and Across Chicago
Trope Publishing Co. founder and editor Sam Landers talks with Brian Hieggelke at Newcity about the story of Trope and Above and Across Chicago. Read about how Trope started, what differentiates...
In the News: Mark Anthony featured in The Advocate
The Advocate named Mark Anthony, drag king and co-author of Life as a Cabaret: A Modern Portrait, to this year's list of "The Advocates 2024", an annual feature celebrating 10 artists, advocates,...
Pride Month with Life as a Cabaret and the LGBTQ+ Icons Collection
June is Pride Month and Trope is excited to celebrate with our new publication, Life as a Cabaret: A Modern Portrait, available now. This book showcases Drag Kings and Queens, Burlesque, Boylesque, and Queerlesque performers...
The Paris Collection
Explore the beauty of France's capital city with Trope's Paris print collection. Offering a new perspective on Paris, the images feature the city's iconic landmarks and buildings, Paris from above, moments from the Seine, streets...
In the News: David Lee Csicsko and LGBTQ+ Icons featured in Chicago Sun-Times
The Chicago Sun-Times featured David Lee Csicsko's current exhibit, ‘Mr. Fancy Pants: A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Icons,’ at the Epiphany Center of the Arts. A retrospective of David's work, the show includes a range...
In the News: Chicago Sun-Times Features Above & Across Chicago
Terry Maday, one of the 15 photographers in Trope's book Above and Across Chicago, was interviewed by the Chicago Sun-Times about his photography process, his love for Chicago, and how he uses...
In Conversation: Bal Bhatla, aka Mr Whisper
Bal Bhatla — also known as Mr Whisper — is not your typical photographer. After years of leading advertising initiatives for Samsung, he found that the most inspiring part of...
Life as a Cabaret Collection
Celebrate the vibrancy and diversity of the underground cabaret scene, uplifting and representing those who are typically overlooked, in this limited edition print collection from Trope's upcoming book, Life as a...
A New Home for Trope Publishing Co.
In March 2024, the Trope team moved into a new space in Chicago’s Kimball Arts Center, located just off the Bloomingdale Trail in the city’s Logan Square neighborhood. With nearly...
Behind the Shot: Veronika Marx
Photographer Veronika Marx shares some behind-the-scenes insights into some of the exciting performers featured in her upcoming book, Life as a Cabaret, written with Mark Anthony. Jake Dupree Jake...
Eren Sarigul Returns to Japan
Eren Sarigul, photographer of Eren Sarigul: Across Japan, part of Trope's Emerging Photographer Series, is headed back to Japan in April to capture more of the country's beauty and culture. His upcoming work will be included in a future,...
In Conversation: Meet the Photographers of Above and Across Chicago (Part 2)
Above and Across Chicago includes 125 images by 15 independent photographers from Chicago and beyond, capturing the city’s architecture, iconic skyline, and Chicago’s known landmarks from the sky. Featured photographers include Kwe...