FALLEN ANGELS – A Photobook Celebrating Thai Trans Women

FALLEN ANGELS
A Photobook by Noah Dolinsky

My name is Noah Dolinsky, a portrait and documentary photographer based in Bangkok since 2015. Over the past decade, I've quietly worked on a series of intimate portraits of Thai transgender women — not as a project of headlines or trends, but as a long, slow journey of trust and artistic connection. FALLEN ANGELS is the result of that journey.

FALLEN ANGELS is my first photobook — a cinematic collection of color and black & white portraits, spanning 170–180 pages. The book will be a 24×32 cm hardcover with a dust jacket, containing around 100 photographs.

It features a contextual essay by Hossein Farmani, founder of the prestigious Lucie Awards and House of Lucie galleries worldwide, as well as heartfelt contributions by Jeremy Horner, photographer and writer, and Joe Cummings, author and musician known for his deep connection to Thai culture.

Shot mostly in natural light, the book moves with quiet intensity, honoring each woman’s presence on her own terms.

This is a tribute to lives lived beyond the margins — not posed, not filtered — but seen.

Why crowdfunding?
* Producing an independent art book is costly. Your support will help fund:

* High-quality offset printing (500 copies) on 157gsm matt art paper

* Book design and layout by a professional graphic designer

* Printing by Artron in China — a renowned fine art printer for leading publishers such as Taschen

* International shipping and reward fulfillment

This campaign is how the book comes to life — no publisher, no middleman. Just the work, and hopefully, your backing.

Technical Details:

Format: Hardcover with dust jacket, 24×32 cm, vertical orientation

Pages: Approximately 170–180 (final count to be confirmed)

Content: Around 100 full-color and black & white portraits, accompanied by a contextual essay by Hossein Farmani, plus contributions from Jeremy Horner and Joe Cummings

Printing: Offset print (not digital), on 157gsm Chinese OJI matt art paper

Printer: Artron (China)

Edition: 500 copies total — all books ordered through this campaign will be signed 

Language: English

FAQ

What is the funding goal?
 ฿550,000 THB (approximately $15,000 USD)

What is the campaign duration?
 30 days from launch (June 1 – July 1)

Will the book be published if the goal isn’t met? 

Yes — absolutely. The book will be published as described, even if the full funding goal isn’t reached.
Your support is not only safe — it’s vital. Every contribution helps me bring this independent project to life with the highest possible quality. There is no risk of the book being canceled or undelivered.

If the goal is met, a portion of the funds will go toward thanking the models who made this work possible, and to supporting LGBTQ+ organizations in Thailand — because this book is built on shared trust, visibility, and community.

Are refunds available if the goal isn’t reached?
 No — all contributions go directly into production, design, and fulfillment.

When will the book ship?
 Estimated by October 2025

Let’s make this book real. Join the journey.

 REWARD TIERS (THB)
All books are signed and shipped worldwide.

 ฿350 (~$10) — Digital Supporter
• Your name listed on the Supporters page of my website
• Exclusive digital wallpaper (for phone and desktop)

 ฿1,950 (~$60) — Early Bird Book (LIMITED: 50)
• 1 signed hardcover copy (24×32 cm, with dust jacket)
• Special price available until June 3 or until sold out
• Optional name listing on the website thank-you page

 ฿2,300 (~$75) — Standard Edition
• 1 signed hardcover copy
• Your name listed on the website thank-you page

 ฿3,600 (~$115) — Book + Open Edition Print
• 1 signed book
• 1 open-edition print (20×30 cm)
• Your name listed on the website thank-you page

 ฿5,000 (~$155) — Book + Limited Edition Print
• 1 signed book
• 1 signed & numbered fine art print (20×30 cm, edition of 50)
• Printed on archival paper
• Certificate of authenticity
• Your name printed in the Special Thanks section of the book

 ฿8,900 (~$275) — Collector Edition
• 1 signed book
• 1 signed & numbered fine art print (30×45 cm, edition of 30)
 – Choose from 3 curated images
• Printed on fine art archival paper
• Certificate of authenticity
• Signed letter of gratitude
• Your name printed in the Special Thanks section of the book

 ฿13,300 (~$400) — Double Print Edition
• 1 signed book
• Two (2) signed & numbered fine art prints (30×45 cm, edition of 30)
 – Choose any 2 from 3 curated images
• Printed on fine art archival paper
• Certificates of authenticity
• Signed letter of gratitude
• Your name printed in the Special Thanks section of the book

 ฿17,800 (~$550) — Patron Edition
• Two (2) signed books
• Two (2) signed & numbered fine art prints (30×45 cm, edition of 30)
 – Choose any 2 from 3 curated images
• Printed on fine art archival paper
• Certificates of authenticity
• Signed letter of gratitude
• Your name printed in the Special Thanks section of the book

 ฿33,000 (~$1000) — Angel Edition
• Three (3) signed books
• Two (2) signed & numbered fine art prints (40×60 cm, edition of 10)
 – Choose any 2 from 3 curated images
• Printed on fine art archival paper
• Certificates of authenticity
• Signed letter of gratitude
• Your name listed under Angel Backers in the book’s dedication section

 THANK YOU
Thank you for reading. This book has come together slowly over the years — through a passion for photography, a search for beauty, and a deep admiration for the women I’ve had the chance to document.
If the work resonates with you, I’d be truly grateful for your support — or even just helping to share it with others.

Let’s bring FALLEN ANGELS into the world.
— Noah

See more of my work on Instagram: @noah.dolinsky
Website: www.noahdolinsky.com

Contact: noah.dolinsky@gmail.com 

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/M4okNQvpNwQ?si=BHReeE04eogTnJBH

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