Life Itself: Photography and South Africa is a book by Simon A. Clarke that examines the history of photography in South Africa from colonialism to democracy: •Author Simon A. Clarke is an author and lecturer who has lived in Africa and conducted research in South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Zanzibar, and Madagascar. •Content The book includes images from the heyday of Drum magazine, Peter Magubane's Soweto uprising pictures, and David Goldblatt's In Boksburg. It also features interviews with leading South African photographers, including David Goldblatt, Omar Badsha, Roger Ballen, and Paul Weinberg. •Release date The book is scheduled for release on February 1, 2025. It is available for pre-order from Amazon and Waterstones. •Purpose The book aims to provide a comprehensive overview of South Africa's photographic history and to help readers understand the role of the camera in South African society. It also offers a narrative of South Africa's history as seen through the photographic image.