Fuck You Heroes : Glen E. Friedman Photographs, 1976-1991
Glen E. Friedman, universally considered to be one of the most prominent photographers of his generation, is most well known for his influential images of rebellious artists from classic skateboarding, hip hop and punk. His photographs of key figures such as Fugazi, Black Flag, Public Enemy, Beastie Boys, Run-D.M.C., Ice- T, and Dead Kennedys, as well as skateboarding originators Tony Alva, Jay Adams and Stacy Peralta. All included in this his first groundbreaking hardcover book. Friedman's work is included in the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Smithsonian Institution.'Friedman's always been crazy'   --Tony Alva'Truth and beauty reside where ever one is lucky enough to find them. Glen E. Friedman works overtime attempting to ferret them out and present their essential characteristics in a manner that others can learn from. This man's mission is to distill it all down and to then serve it straight up and right at you.'   --C.R. Steyck III'When Friedman locks onto something it's absolutely scarey. He's one relentless motherfucker.'   --Ice T