ILDA: The First 35 Years of Photographic Awards, 1988-2023

In mid-2024, ILDA Member Richard Gonsalves published a book with photos of the first 35 years of ILDA Award winners in the photography or static image categories.

The book was awarded a 2024 ILDA Special Achievement Award.

It is available to order online. The cost as of mid-2024 is around USD $40, with shipping to the U.S. of around $6-12.

Here is Richard's description of the book:

Welcome to a journey through time, a visual exploration of captivating ILDA Awards imagery spanning 35 years, from 1988 to 2023. The ILDA Awards, presented by the International Laser Display Association, recognize outstanding creative and technical achievements in the field of laser display. Winning an ILDA Award is one of the highest honors in this industry.

This book was created to celebrate the 35 years of ILDA Award-winning laser art and the talented ILDA members behind each image. It serves as a tribute to the winners whose keen eyes and creative minds have given us these timeless pieces. Their work reminds us of the power of a single image-to inspire, to provoke thought, and to connect us with moments we might never have experienced otherwise. It serves as a time capsule, preserving and showcasing ILDA members' work that has shaped Laser Display over the past three and a half decades.

This collection of ILDA award-winning photographs not only showcases visually striking images but also serves as a compelling narrative-a frozen moment capturing profound beauty, raw emotion, and the intricate complexity of Laser Display for that specific year. Each photograph stands as a testament to the boundless creativity of humanity and the enduring appeal of the art form itself.

Table of Contents and sample spreads

Below is a 2-page spread with the Table of Contents, and two sample spreads — one from 1990 and one from 2021.

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