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A stunning collection of the most iconic
photographs ever taken of Black Flag, along with never-before-seen shots and a
foreword by Chuck Dukowski. 256 jam-packed pages, over 300 photographs, and
over 70% of the photos have never been seen.
What I See: The Black Flag Photographs of
Glen E. Friedman is an incredible compilation of all of Friedman's most iconic
and recognizable images (from 1980 to 1983), of this seminal American punk
band, as well as over one hundred never-before-seen photos made during those
phenomenal peak years in the group's history.
The book includes a foreword by Chuck
Dukowski, a cofounder and bass player of Black Flag. Friedman's own
introduction to the book takes readers through his journey with the group, from
the very first time he heard their music, to his perspectives on the music of
the era, to the how, why, and what Black Flag were doing at the time. His words
provide additional context to the imagery, explaining what drove him to create
his art alongside the band.
From the streets around Black Flag's
single-room home base/office, rehearsing for their first album, handing out
flyers, wheat-pasting posters, driving for hours to a show and returning the
same night, house parties, clubs, to the big stage and the beach, Glen E.
Friedman was there with his heart, soul, and most importantly his camera. In
What I See, he shares with us and inspires us with these images that were made
over an incredibly volatile four-year time span.
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