When I think about photo books as a collection of frameable repro prints that I could cut out and hang on the wall, they seem like a hell of a deal. Rotating prints through a frame and getting to actually live with the work, for $40-150? By Grabthar’s Hammer!
“Real” print prices being what they are, the realistic maximum number of pieces I’d end up with from any given artist is one. As a viewer, if you want me to really experience your work by living with it, a book is a good way to go.
As an [f]artist, I’d be elated if someone did that to one I’d made.