Le Bec en l’air is an independent publishing house based at Friche La Belle de Mai in Marseille, France. It specializes in photography books, bringing together the work of photographers, writers and other contributors in carefully developed publications. Its catalogue spans photography, art history, practical books, and distinctive projects that sit outside conventional categories. The publisher also presents collections including +Photographie, Maison Blanche, imageSingulières and Collatéral, alongside English-French books and limited editions.

Recent titles cover a wide range of subjects and approaches, from dance and village life to contemporary image-making and documentary photography. Visitors can browse new releases, forthcoming books and the wider catalogue, and purchase titles through the online shop. Le Bec en l’air shares news about book launches, signings, exhibitions and other events, while its press section highlights coverage of its publications and authors. The house also invites photographers and others to submit photo-book projects, supports participatory projects, and offers distribution and photogravure studio information.