- Hardcover: 176 pages
- Publisher: Prestel (31 Aug 2010)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 3791344692
- ISBN-13: 978-3791344690
- Product Dimensions: 28 x 20.5 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 298,130 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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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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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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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
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.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
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.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
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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