About Deadbeat Club

Deadbeat Club is an independent publisher based in Los Angeles, known for its commitment to beautifully crafted photobooks and small-run editions. Founded in 2011 by Clint Woodside, the press began with handmade zines produced among friends and gradually evolved into a respected force within contemporary photography. What started as a DIY project grew into a publishing house trusted by artists who value authenticity, experimentation, and a strong personal voice in their work.

The catalog reflects this spirit. Deadbeat Club collaborates with photographers who approach image-making with sincerity and individuality, often highlighting bodies of work that reveal the quiet, poetic, or overlooked sides of everyday life. Each book is produced with attention to detail, from design and sequencing to paper, binding, and print quality, making the physical object an essential part of the storytelling. Their editions are intentionally kept small, preserving the intimacy and collectability that define the press.

Beyond books, Deadbeat Club also roasts small-batch coffee in Los Angeles, extending their craft-driven philosophy into another daily ritual. The combination of independent publishing and small-batch coffee speaks to a broader ethos: slow culture, community, and the belief that meaningful work is made through care rather than scale. Over the years, Deadbeat Club has become a creative home for photographers who seek freedom, collaboration, and a publisher that values the tactile experience of holding a photobook as much as the images inside it. (Website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Threads, TikTok)