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Descend the stairs on Bond Street in Manhattan and you will find a tiny mecca of independent publishing hidden in plain sight. Led by David and Miwa’s passionate commitment to curating rare collectors’ editions, unique titles and self-published work. Since opening in 2005, Dashwood Books has had an enormous influence on contemporary photography worldwide. Owner David, originally from England, previously assisted Mario Testino and worked as the cultural director of Magnum Photo for years before realising he wanted to concentrate on books. Manager Miwa also runs her own ‘Session Press’, focusing on Japanese and Chinese photography. Her Instagram, which documents the Dashwood openings, is said to double as a dating site for Downtown Manhattan.