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 saw them
play, 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 three-year time span.
