We at Cloud Orchid Publishing are constantly seeking new ways to push the envelope and challenge what makes a book a “book.” Our latest collection “Mirror][rorriM” features only one word per page. But that one word will make you stop and consider. The photos were originally taken at Che Correa’s photography studio in Wisconsin. Model … Continue reading
Category Archives: Cloud Orchid In-House Projects
We will showcase articles and behind the scenes photos and videos from our in-house photo shoots.
Synesthesia: Experimental
Cloud Orchid Publishing has released the third installment of the Synesthesia Poetry series: “Synesthesia: Experimental”. These books are collections showcasing the poetry of Writer in Chief, Little Alice, a prolific writer who finds a way to turn words on their heads. This particular book concentrates on Alice’s experimental style poetry. The focus is on how … Continue reading
Recline
We at Cloud Orchid Publishing love exploring the beauty of the female form. Photographer in Chief Bryan Thompson of Graffiti Photographic has spent years photographing models from all over the United States. Barbados Pearl was a model that caught Bryan’s eye. He was intrigued by her personality and her unique body. They spent a sunny … Continue reading
Spirits of the Wind
NEW RELEASE – “Spirits of the Wind” Author Brendan Detzner brings the old Velvet Lounge to life once again. Photos transport us to a time when music was truly alive and kicking up all night jam-sessions. Spirits of the Wind transports the reader to a time when Chicago truly was a center for the coolest … Continue reading
Absent Ventriloquist
Little Alice and Bryan Thompson of Graffiti Photographic spent a sunny afternoon playing photoshoot in the Wisconsin studio owned by COM crew member Che Correa. One of the sets that were captured is featured in Absent Ventriloquist, a commentary on mental illness and awareness. The photos were taken while different music played. Little Alice was feeling … Continue reading
Pallid Hours: Autumn Freed
The COM crew always documents their adventures, both fantastical and mundane. During the years that co-editor Little Alice spent commuting to her job in the northern suburbs, she passed the time by taking photos of the scenery. Pallid Hours: Autumn Freed is an art book featuring the photos Little Alice took during the autumn months, … Continue reading
Spirits of the Wind
Spirits of the Wind is a collaboration between Cloud Orchid Publishing and established author Brendan Detzner. His novella Spirits of the Wind recaptures the glory days of the original Velvet Lounge in the Chicago South Loop. The story takes the reader into the underground of the jazz world, and offers up an incredible slice of local … Continue reading