This book is a retrospective of prominent African photographer Roger Ballen's work, spanning nearly fifty years of black-and-white photography. It showcases his evolution from capturing portraits of rural Afrikaaners to creating intricate tableaux with staged sets and expressionistic graffiti. The book emphasizes the development of line and drawing in Ballen's work, including a series involving drawing on glass. It also examines his recent ventures into videography, highlighting his blend of photography and drawing. The collection reveals Ballen's ability to navigate between harshness and beauty, raw expression and technical proficiency.
