Mike Brodie

Photographer Mike Brodie, celebrated for his impactful books including A Period of Juvenile Prosperity, shares his journey from a tumultuous childhood to hopping freight trains and documenting drifters. He reflects on the early fame that propelled his career before walking away to become a diesel mechanic. Now returning to photography with his new book Failing, he discusses how it encapsulates 12 years of work, shaped through collaboration with Paul Schiek, embracing a darker and more personal tone that signals his artistic evolution.