Rockport Publishers/Quarry Books is an international publisher of high-quality visual and idea books for design professionals and creative enthusiasts -- crafters, artisans, epicures, and designers. (Check out our distinctive books at: www.quarrybooks.com.)

We are seeking submissions for possible publication in 1000 Ideas for Decorating Cakes, Cupcakes & Cookies, an upcoming book by Sandra Salamony (coauthor of 1000 Artisan Textiles, author of 1000 Jewelry Inspirations ) and Gina M. Brown (coauthor of 1000 Artisan Textiles). We are looking for the finest artisan-made examples of:

1. Email 1000cakes@sbcglobal.net, and either include a link to your website/online portfolio for our review, or attach no more than 4 low-res JPEG images of your work (each file should be under 1 MB). Name each attachment with your last name, and the numbers 1-4.

2. If your low-resolution images are provisionally accepted, you will be given instructions on how to upload the corresponding high resolution files, and you will be required to fill out a Grant of Rights form allowing the publisher the permission to print your images. At this time, we may invite you to submit an additional 6 high-res images, for a total of no more than 10 photos entered into the final jurying round.

3. 1000 images will be selected for publication. If selected, you will not be required to provide directions on how to make your dessert, but you will need to briefly describe your techniques.

Published contributors will be credited on the pages where their image(s) appear, as well as in the artist directory. Contributors will also have the opportunity to purchase copies of the book at a 50% discount.

Deadline: January 8, 2010. Acceptance begins immediately: early submissions are encouraged.

October 12, 2009: Check back here over the next few months for updates on the publishing schedule, the image-selection process, and other general news.

November 4, 2009: Submissions are rolling in! Great work, everyone. If you've already been through the "upload high res" files step, please note that I move your box.net folder off the public server onto a backup private server as soon as I've downloaded your files. So, don't worry if you check back on box.net and your file has gone missing. If you need to upload additional files, just make a new file and append "_new" after your folder name.