Immaterial Books is an independent publisher of contemporary art and literature focused on photo media and its practices, based in Champaign, Illinois.

We are dedicated to publishing works that explore the boundaries between visual culture, social theory, and experimental documentary. What often draws us to a project is a certain ambiguity. We look for works that are neither purely documentary nor purely aesthetic, but instead inhabit the space between.

Publishing is a socially engaged practice. Through the Immaterial Gallery, we locally curate exhibitions, host launch events and readings, and support new work through open calls and artist collaborations. Our programming aims to create spaces for public encounters, critical conversations, and the discovery of emerging voices.