Here is my selection of the 10 best photobooks of 2015. This list composes what I consider to be great books, not only because they entail long-term research and in-depth investigation, but also because they challenge typical design and format. The audience can interact with the visual story narratives in these books, which also gives new voice to people and events through history and its consequences. The books not only have the value of great perspective, but they also show a new way of looking. They make us realize the new value of archival works created by photography legends.

Bottom Ash Observatory By Christien Meindertsma & Mathijs Labadie Thomas Eyck	Nationalfeiertag By Katja Stuke Fw: books	Vote No. 1 Special Edition By Mark Duffy AnzenbergerEditions
This Is What Hatred Did By Cristina de Middel RM Editorial / Archive of Modern Conflict	Revolutionäres Archiv: Crime Terror Riots By Jochem Hendricks & Magdalena Kopp Walther König	In the Heart of the Dark Night By George Shiras Editions Xavier Barral
Cor Was Here By Cor Jaring Uitgeverij Hannibal	Ueda By Shoji Ueda Chose Commune	Anecdotal By David Fathi Maria Inc
Belgian Autumn By Jan Rosseel Uitgeverij Kannibaal

Yumi Goto is an independent photography curator, editor, researcher consultant and publisher who focuses on the development of cultural exchanges that transcend borders. She collaborates with local and international artists who live and work in areas affected by conflict, natural disasters, current social problems, human rights abuses and women’s issues. She often works with human rights advocates, international and local NGOs, humanitarian organizations and as well as being involved as a nominator and juror for the international photographic organizations, festivals and events. She is now based in Tokyo and also a co-funder and curator for the Reminders Photography Stronghold.
http://reminders-project.org


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