Title: Platinum
Description: Platinum is a mini-publication by photographer Jason Larkin and writer Jack Shenker. It examines the Marikana massacre and the physical and political context of the communities of South Africa\2019s platinum mining industry. Breaking with traditional photobook format, Platinum combines large-format posters and an incisive, wide-ranging essay available in English or Xhosa. This timeous publication explores the build up to and the implications of one of the most critical events in South Africa\2019s recent history.--
Subjects: Massacres, Strikes and lockouts, Miners, Pictorial works, Police shootings
Places: South Africa, Rustenburg, Marikana (Rustenburg, South Africa)