Adolescence by Malick Bodian
@malickbodian
[…] The beauty of adolescence perhaps lies in those remnants of childhood that sometimes blur the boundary between reality and fiction. For in Africa we are, viscerally, a continent of invocations, of conjurations, of projections, of manifestations. A land of spells, of panegyric verses, of mythical tales shared by moonlight. Things that are because they are told. — Olivia Anani, Initiations, introduction to Adolescence, Cotonou, 15 September 2025
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Foreword: Olivia Anani
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Poems: Ramata-Toulaye Sy
Maps: Max Kohler
@maxakohler
Painting on cover: Antonio Oba
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Malick Bodian is a Senegalese photographer born in Mbao, Dakar in 1997. He lives and works between France and Senegal. Malick began his journey in front of the camera, but it was through his travels and encounters across different countries that he discovered a deeper passion for storytelling through images. His curiosity and desire for self-expression led him to photography, teaching himself the craft as a way to reconnect with his roots and his home. Through his lens, Malick seeks to capture moments of grace, identity, and contemporary life. His work reflects a genuine appreciation for the beauty and individuality of his subjects, portraying them with warmth and dignity. While collaborating with leading fashion brands and publications, he continues to develop personal projects that celebrate the richness and singularity of African stories.
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Printed offset by Verona Libri
@veronalibri (Verona, IT). Front cover: 4 pages section, printed 4 colour, CMYK on Tatami 250gsm, debossed. Back cover: 4 pages section, printed 2 colour, black + white on Favini Burano Desert 250gsm. Inner: 40 pages, printed 2 colour, K + white on Favini Burano Desert 90gsm, and 80 pages printed 4 colour, CMYK on Garda Matt Rough 120gsm. Binding: sewn, exposed spine, gauze glued to spine with silkscreen print.
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