Santu Mofokeng - Stories 1-4 [complete set] - 2015-2016

A complete four-volume set of Stories by Santu Mofokeng, one of South Africa’s most important documentary photographers. Published by Steidl in 2015 and 2016, these beautifully produced photobooks explore everyday life, spirituality, community, mourning and historical memory in South Africa.

The set comprises the following publications:

Volume 1 – Train Church (2015)
Edited by Joshua Chuang and Lunetta Bartz. This volume documents the spontaneous religious singing and worship rituals witnessed by Mofokeng aboard the crowded Soweto–Johannesburg commuter trains in 1986. Through his striking black-and-white photography, the book captures the intersection of commuting, spirituality and working-class life.

96 pages, 54 illustrations. ISBN 978-3-86930-971-2.

Volumes 2–4 – Concert at Sewefontein, Funeral and 27 April 1994 (2016)
Edited by Joshua Chuang. These three interconnected photographic narratives explore social life, communal gathering, mourning and a pivotal moment in South Africa’s history. The three softcover volumes are housed together in their original envelope.

ISBN 978-3-95829-104-1.

Condition

The set is in excellent, as-new condition.

* Train Church: still sealed in its original shrinkwrap; never opened or read.
* Volumes 2–4: unread and in excellent, carefully preserved condition.
* Original packaging: the accompanying envelope/slipcase is retained.

Please refer to the photographs for a detailed view of the covers, edges, packaging and overall condition.

A noteworthy photobook set

Mofokeng’s work is internationally recognised for its sensitive and nuanced portrayal of South African society. These publications form an important body of his photographic work, published by the distinguished German art-book publisher Steidl.

A desirable opportunity for collectors of photography books, South African documentary photography and contemporary African art to acquire all four volumes together in exceptionally well-preserved condition.

The set will be carefully packed and shipped securely with tracking.