BILLY MONK: NIGHTCLUB PHOTOGRAPHS
R850
Featuring 47 iconic Monk images and written texts by David Goldblatt, Jac de Villiers and Lin Sampson, this hardcover photo book is a collectible item and a beautifully crafted glimpse into Cape Town’s sailor underworld.
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Description
Billy Monk worked as a bouncer in the notorious Catacombs club in the dock area of Cape Town, South Africa during the 1960s. He originally began taking pictures in the club with the intention of selling the photographs to the customers – the people he was photographing. His aim was not to make a social statement, but his money-making scheme quickly turned into something else as he increasingly captured the raw energy of the club, its decadence and tragedy, its humanity and joy. As someone who shared the experiences of those club-goers, he was trusted by them and was able to convey their world and their experience with great energy and honesty.
