About
Welcome to Hudson Street Library
Located in Manhattan's West Village, Hudson Street Library houses a unique and extensive collection of books covering diverse topics. Our collection features works on photography with a particular focus on:
New York City
Surveillance
Female artists
Street art
Fashion photography and cataloguesÂ
Music
Middle Eastern and underrepresented creators
We also boast a large collection of zines, books about books, LGBT+ publications, serial landscape photography, and photography books on protest.
Our Collection Goes Online
We're excited to announce that our entire collection will soon be available online and searchable. Researchers and enthusiasts worldwide will be able to access our collection from the comfort of their homes. The online database will include detailed information about each item, including:
Author
Title
Subject matter
Descriptions
Relationships to curated collections housed here
Submissions Welcome
We welcome submissions for inclusion, review, and promotion on our digital services and mailing list. If you're a publisher, artist, or industry professional interested in scheduling an appointment, please contact us. We encourage publishers, galleries, private collections, and arts organizations to send submissions for possible inclusion in our collection.
Surveillance Index Edition One
We're proud to announce the publication of our first book, "Surveillance Index Edition One." This compilation explores the intersection of surveillance and photography, featuring works from our collection. It's available for online viewing or purchase in physical form.
Get in Touch
Thank you for your interest in Hudson Street Library. To learn more about our collection or to connect with us, please don't hesitate to reach out. We'd appreciate being added to your key mailing lists and events. We look forward to future collaborations.