Hi everyone. I am leaving the first week in April for a vacation of a lifetime. For those who know the story of “Mutiny On The Bounty” I am going the visit Pitcairn Island and stay with the descendants of the Mutineers of the HMS Bounty. I have made two trips there in the past and became very good friends with the 51 people left on the island. If you wish to see the pictures I have taken on the island and of the Bounty underwater you can see them here http://therougephotographer.smugmug.com/

My question is I have been entrusted with the photographs taken on the island going back to the 1890’s. I would like to make a coffee table book of the photos that would be sold with the proceeds going back to Pitcairn. There has been a lot written about the Bounty and Pitcairn, I would like to publish a book of primarily photos with captions. I have about 1700 pictures from 1897 through the 1960’s. I know I will have to eliminate some. Can anyone guide me to a publisher that can put this together? I am looking for a company that will compliment photographs with glossy paper and can print hundreds of copies. Am I crazy? Will these books sell? It is a major part of Maritime history. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Check out Central Camera. It is a very old store right in the Loop and close to everything. The place has a lot of character, meaning it is old. Their website does not do the store justice. They do stock darn near everything. Here is the Google map.

http://g.co/maps/tdy29

Calumet and Helix are also good, but really require a car, they do have free parking lots.

Go to Central Camera. It really is a cool place. Lots of new and old crammed into an ancient storefront. They do keep current and over the years I have seen them have new digital things that Helix and Calumet have not stocked yet.

The bar next door is a hang out for old men and Art students. The Art Institute is one block away and always has a great photo exhibit in the basement.

Lots of photo opportunities in Millennium Park and under the El.