With their tattoos, leather jackets, slicked-back hair, and beloved British motorbikes - BSAs, Triumphs, Nortons, and Royal Enfields - Rockers are the nemesis and antithesis of the fastidiously groomed Mods. Elvis, James Dean, and Marlon Brando made rocker style synonymous with rebellion, sparking a global cult. Friedrichs follows the British rocker tribe as its members congregate in parking lots, pubs, cafes, dance and pool halls, as well as huge gatherings at Jacks Hill and the Ace Cafe. Alternating between rich, vibrant colour and gritty black and white, these photographs capture a spirit of unapologetic defiance in clothing as well as attitude, every bit as strong today as it was sixty years ago. Trenchant and revealing commentary from Friedrichs' subjects sheds light on the impulses, yearnings, and motivations of this enduring international rebel chic subculture.
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Alternating between rich, vibrant colour and gritty black and white, these photographs capture a spirit of unapologetic defiance in clothing as well as attitude, every bit as strong today as it was sixty years ago. --Davida, 8 September 2010
A multi-layered visual narrative that is as fascinating as it is stunning to look at. --Plectrum - The Cultural Pick, 14 September 2010
Lurching between punchy black & white and strong colour, the images in this book describe a sub culture that has survived from the 1950s, and which is very much alive today. --Black & White Photography, Nov 2010
Rock-n-roll is here to stay, it will never die claimed Danny and the Juniors in 1958 and this book of contemporary portraits of British rockers, by London-based photographer Friedrichs, is the proof. --Octane Jan 2011
'This book captures those committed to keeping the spirit of rebellion and defiance alive...with pictures in both black & white and rich colour [Friedrichs] has captured some unique images.' --The Dubliner 7th Oct 2010
A multi-layered visual narrative that is as fascinating as it is stunning to look at. --Plectrum - The Cultural Pick, 14 September 2010
Lurching between punchy black & white and strong colour, the images in this book describe a sub culture that has survived from the 1950s, and which is very much alive today. --Black & White Photography, Nov 2010
Rock-n-roll is here to stay, it will never die claimed Danny and the Juniors in 1958 and this book of contemporary portraits of British rockers, by London-based photographer Friedrichs, is the proof. --Octane Jan 2011
'This book captures those committed to keeping the spirit of rebellion and defiance alive...with pictures in both black & white and rich colour [Friedrichs] has captured some unique images.' --The Dubliner 7th Oct 2010
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HORST FRIEDRICHS' photographs have appeared in Stern, The Independent, and The New York Times. He is the author of I'm One: 21st Century Mods (Prestel). He lives in London.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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I like this book. It's full of photos of people of varying ages but with a commom link .... Rock and Roll and motorbikes. You can see that the older people have a story to tell and that the younger people have yet to live to find their story. I particularly like the black and white photos as I find these more within keeping of the feeling of the Rockers. I'm glad that I've bought it as I find peoples faces very interesting.
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By Valentino
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Just like a good photobook should be; Large fullpage photos with no text, apart from desription in the back of the book, and ofc a a little text at the start. The pictures themselves are good quality with a mix of B/W and colours.Most are in colours. You wont be disappointed if you are looking for something different in human portraits. Strongly recommended.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By trigger
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This is a great book with plenty of photos of period dressed rockers and bikes.Great for the cafe racer fraternity.
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Great Book!
Great book full of brilliant pictures of todays' rocker & rockabilly scene.It's a must have for any old or new rocker.
Published 5 days ago by MR D.J.THOMPSON
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really like this book
great quallity book i like the look and feel of it, loads of colour glossy photos etc, even if many seem set-up/advitising
Published 11 days ago by Ken Hart
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Brilliant Book
Horst's Book captures the essence of Modern people empathising with the looks / tastes / sounds of a better age that hasn't been forgotten. Amazing photo's of real people. Read more
Published on 14 Dec 2010 by WasThere
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