Billy Childish

Billy Childish Photography 1974 – 2020

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Signed Ltd Edition Hardback
Bound in raw grey book board with inset pictorial label, foiled titles and linen spine.
Edition 16 of 113 signed and numbered copy with additional archival print laid in.
ISBN 978-1-908067-28-9


“These photographs were taken over the last 48 years or so. They seem to be about my fascination with myself – and some of those I have met on my journey through life. The earliest photograph is from when I was about 14, taken on my brother’s instamatic. I was brought up in a house full of old Victorian mirrors that my parents bought on the cheap from second hand shops. I saw myself too much and painted self-portraits from age 12. ‘Who am I and why?’ was a persistent question for me back then. Maybe that has passed and now it’s all just a celebration. From a very damaged and broken childhood I have emerged through abuse and alcoholism to construct a world of love and a family – built in love I never experienced as a child. Here are some pictures of that journey.”

Danger Bill Henderson (photographer) AKA Billy Childish, William Ivy Loveday… etc, etc …

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Billy Childish Photography 1974 – 2020

Billy Childish

Billy Childish Photography 1974 – 2020